GPS Innovation Alliance
The GPS Innovation Alliance recognizes the ever increasing importance of global positioning system (GPS) and other global navigation satellite system technologies to the global economy and infrastructure and is firmly committed to furthering GPS innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship. The GPS Innovation Alliance seeks to protect, promote and enhance the use of GPS.
GPS Innovation Alliance at a glance
In short: GPS Innovation Alliance gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $207,368
- +26.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who GPS Innovation Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How GPS Innovation Alliance gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $17K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $207,368 | $785,090 | $766,897 | $12,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $163,843 | $669,500 | $736,012 | $12,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $230,355 | $585,000 | $593,241 | $17,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $238,596 | $635,000 | $690,863 | $17,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $294,459 | $824,420 | $685,277 | — | — |
About GPS Innovation Alliance
Based on IRS filings
GPS Innovation Alliance is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $207K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
GPS Innovation Alliance is led by Lisa L. Dyer, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa L. Dyer
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$275K (2024)
James A. Kirkland
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
F. Michael Swiek
Managing Director - Executive Officer
Managing Director - Executive Officer → Managing Director - Executive Officio, 2022
Managing Director - Executive Officio → Managing Director - Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$150K (2024)
Mark L. Rentz
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Burgett
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Riley
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew R. Etkind
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark N. Lewellen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Charles Hautau (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Alex Damato (2022–2023) — Acting Executive Director-
- Former: Lisa L. Dyerjoined (2023) — Executive Director
- Former: J. David Grossman (2020–2021) — Executive 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 $275K, to Lisa L Dyer (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about GPS Innovation Alliance
How much does GPS Innovation Alliance give each year?
GPS Innovation Alliance gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $12K across 1 grant.
How large is GPS Innovation Alliance?
GPS Innovation Alliance reported $207K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $785K.
What is GPS Innovation Alliance?
GPS Innovation Alliance is a public charity focused on mutual and membership benefit, based in Washington, DC. It holds $207K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does GPS Innovation Alliance operate?
GPS Innovation Alliance has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is GPS Innovation Alliance's EIN?
GPS Innovation Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4171871. 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 2021 (received by the IRS August 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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