Ignite Alabama
Our mission is to promote economic growth in rural and distressed communities. We do this by providing infrastructure, programs, and support that enable nonprofits and entrepreneur support organizations (ESOS) to stabilize, sustain, and scale-fostering long-term economic mobility and resilience.
Ignite Alabama at a glance
In short: Ignite Alabama gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $53,710
- +4375.8% 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 Ignite Alabama funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was WK Kellogg Foundation ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (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
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $20K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
*2022: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WK Kellogg Foundation Battle Creek, MI | General Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,710 | $700,705 | $644,589 | $20,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $1,200 | $545,565 | $549,182 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2022* | $2,635 | $593,160 | $618,988 | — | — |
| 2021 | $28,463 | $381,091 | $360,647 | — | — |
*2022: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Ignite Alabama
Based on IRS filings
Ignite Alabama is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $54K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ignite Alabama is led by Torin Darling Brazzle, Founder, CEO & President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Torin Darling Brazzle
Founder, CEO & President
Executive Director & Secretary - Ex-Officio → Executive Officio & Acting Secretary, 2022
Executive Officio & Acting Secretary → Founder, CEO & President, 2023
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$29K (2021) → $36K (2024)
Kim Carter Evans
President
Member at Large → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eva T. Robertson
Member at Large
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isaac McCoy
Vice President
Member at Large → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Sparks
Member at Large
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Hanania Cohen
Member at Large
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Krishawn M. Jackson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Krystal B. White
Member at Large
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lashelle Kerr
Member at Large
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lensey King
Member at Large
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Key Yeilding
Member at Large
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Givens
Member at Large
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Haslett
Member at Large
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Julie Wall Khoury (2021–2023) — Member at Large
- Former: Rita Reynolds (2021–2023) — Member at Large
- Former: Jennifer King (2023) — Member at Large
- Former: Key Yielding (2023) — Member at Large
- Former: Leslie C. Wong (2023) — Member at Large
- Former: William A. Bell (2023) — Member at Large
- Former: Arlillian Kate Bushelon (2021–2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Belinda Lyons (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Cedric Norman (2021–2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Key Hudson (2021–2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Krishawn Ahmadou (2021–2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Mia Cowan (2021–2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Reginald Smith (2021–2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Sharon W. Burton (2021–2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Tyeyona Jackson (2021–2022) — Member at Large
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $36K, to Torin Darling Brazzle (Founder, CEO and President).
Frequently asked questions about Ignite Alabama
How much does Ignite Alabama give each year?
Ignite Alabama gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Ignite Alabama?
Ignite Alabama reported $54K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $701K.
What is Ignite Alabama?
Ignite Alabama is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Birmingham, AL. It holds $54K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ignite Alabama operate?
Ignite Alabama has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Ignite Alabama's EIN?
Ignite Alabama's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2372949. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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