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Ignite Alabama

Public charity · Grantmaker Birmingham, AL EIN: 84-2372949 Website

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.

Key facts about Ignite Alabama

In short: Ignite Alabama gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
84-2372949
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$20,000
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$20,000
Median grant
$20,000
Total assets
$53,710
Primary geography
Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$54K

+4375.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$20K

+100.0% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

+100.0% YoY

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Battle Creek

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K0 grants2021 0 grants2022* Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed)1 grant2023 1 grant2024

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).

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

WK Kellogg Foundation: $20KWK Kellogg Foundation$20K

The largest 2024 recipient was WK Kellogg Foundation ($20K).

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
WK Kellogg Foundation Battle Creek, MIGeneral Support$20,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
$0$200K$400K$600K$800K2021 2022* Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed)2023 2024

*2022: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).

Metric202420232022*
Total Assets$53,710$1,200$2,635
Revenue$700,705$545,565$593,160
Expenses$644,589$549,182$618,988

*2022: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 27, 2023)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 4, 2025)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

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

Torin Darling Brazzle — Founder, CEO and President: $36KTorin Darling BrazzleFounder, CEO and President$36K

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.

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