Inner Spark Foundation
Invitation OnlyWeston, Massachusetts · EIN 20-5702918 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
55% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Glimmer | San Francisco, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Homeless Prenatal Program | San Francisco, CA | General Support | $31,316 |
| Newton Wellesly Hospital Fdn | Newton, MA | General Support | $15,000 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | General Support | $10,300 |
| Babson College | Babson Park, MA | Swimming Program | $10,000 |
| Babson College | Babson Park, MA | CWEL Board | $10,000 |
| Babson College | Babson Park, MA | Carol Hacker Student Fund | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Historical Society | San Francisco, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Wender Weis Fdn for Children | Palo Alto, CA | Holiday Heroes | $2,500 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($333,013). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $527,129 | 21 |
| 2023 | $494,073 | 20 |
| 2022 | $339,480 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349105661
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5702918
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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