The Ignite Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 88-0845880 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$284K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$303K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $19,500 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelagios Kakunja Ac | LA Paz, MX | General & Unrestricted | $135,000 |
| Earth Island Institute Inc | Berkeley, CA | For Shark Stewards Projects: Ren Hampton Media and Marketing internship and Stop the Ocean Steal campaign, and Kahu Mano (Shark Keepers) II… | $50,000 |
| Silver Stallion Bicycle & Coffee Works Inc | Gallup, NM | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Associacao Kapy Da Etnia Marubo Tamawavo Do Alto R | Atalaia Do Norte, BR | Kapyvanaway Association and the Indigenous Legends | $20,000 |
| Nkuringo Orphans Group | Kisoro, UG | General & Unrestricted | $19,500 |
| Be Seen Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $284,500 | 6 |
| 2024 | $204,259 | 7 |
| 2023 | $141,690 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349104631
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-0845880
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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