Counterspark Inc
The mission of Counterspark is to support public policies that enable widespread public participation in the benefits of advanced energy.
Counterspark Inc at a glance
In short: Counterspark Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $2,707,547
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Counterspark Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Road to Michigan's Future ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $100K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Road to Michigan's Future Lansing, MI | Legislative work | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,707,547 | $4,715,170 | $3,549,601 | $100,000 | 1 | $84,091 |
| 2023 | $2,789,749 | $2,453,839 | $4,312,168 | $25,000 | 1 | $72,701 |
| 2022 | $3,127,590 | $2,645,788 | $1,058,163 | $50,000 | 1 | $2,643 |
| 2021 | $1,693,834 | $2,429,703 | $2,076,934 | — | — | $1,288 |
| 2020 | $1,150,095 | $1,835,433 | $849,321 | $15,000 | 1 | $394 |
About Counterspark Inc
Based on IRS filings
Counterspark Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $84K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Counterspark Inc is led by Heather O'Neill, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heather O'Neill
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $166K (2024)
Robert N. Kreamer
Chair & Director
CEO → CEO & Chair, 2023
CEO & Chair → Chair & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$29K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Amanda Foster
Digital Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$138K (2023) → $147K (2024)
Vicki Trees
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dahvi Wilson
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Caminati
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Ingram
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $69K (2024)
Jeremy McDiarmid
General Counsel & Secretary
Secretary → General Counsel & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
$33K (2023) → $16K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Eamon Perrel (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Dennis (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Matt Rogers (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $166K, to Heather O'Neill (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Counterspark Inc
How much does Counterspark Inc give each year?
Counterspark Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
How large is Counterspark Inc?
Counterspark Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.7M.
What is Counterspark Inc?
Counterspark Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Counterspark Inc operate?
Counterspark Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Michigan.
What is Counterspark Inc's EIN?
Counterspark Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0373809. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Counterspark Inc funds
Environment & Animals Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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