Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation
Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation is a private foundation based in Long Beach, California. Its 2024 filing lists 28 grants totaling $4,460,040, with grant purposes including educational and societal giving.
Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation at a glance
In short: Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation gave $4.5M across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $159K), mostly in California. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,460,040
- +114.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +12.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $159,287
- +91.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,500
- Total assets
- $556,402
- -35.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (7 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6444 E Spring Street 168, Long Beach, CA 90815
Phone: (973) 966-3230
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Winston School ($750K). Together the top 10 received $3.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 103 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 5% to Virginia, 3% to Florida, 2% to Kentucky, and 1% to Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 27 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $154K; repeat grants $169K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $76K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 152% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $826K (2020) to $4.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $4.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winston School Del Mar, CA | Educational | $750,000 |
| 49ER Foundation Long Beach, CA | Societal | $696,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Bellflower, CA | Societal | $666,670 |
| Long Beach Rescue Mission Long Beach, CA | Societal | $540,000 |
| CVC Century Villages of Cabrillo Long Beach, CA | Societal | $300,000 |
| Pathways to Independence Los Alamitos, CA | Societal | $300,000 |
| World Help Forest, VA | Societal | $201,200 |
| Biola University La Mirada, CA | Educational | $150,000 |
| Los Angeles Christian School Los Angeles, CA | Educational | $100,000 |
| Urban Youth Workers Instution Santa Ana, CA | Societal | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $556,402 | $4,227,437 | $4,530,858 | $4,460,040 | 28 | $4,509,215 | $162,884 | $47,931 |
| 2023 | $859,823 | $2,585,251 | $2,108,967 | $2,076,900 | 25 | $2,093,524 | $457,705 | $116,778 |
| 2022 | $383,539 | $1,531,423 | $1,233,263 | $1,207,200 | 19 | $1,231,896 | $528,245 | $50,896 |
| 2021 | $85,379 | $1,114,809 | $1,771,546 | $1,770,000 | 19 | $1,770,188 | $19,719 | $29,526 |
| 2020 | $742,116 | $1,502,448 | $829,808 | $826,000 | 12 | — | $1,741 | $9,539 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for educational and societal purposes. Grantees describe work in areas such as education, housing, homelessness services, and humanitarian aid. For example, Habitat for Humanity says its mission is to facilitate homeownership and improve living conditions in the community; Long Beach Rescue Mission says it provides temporary housing, clothing, counseling, food, and financial assistance to homeless individuals. Pathways to Independence describes its work as supporting disadvantaged young women through education, therapy, mentoring, housing, and healthcare.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $4,460,040. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $750,000, with a median grant of $75,500.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $750,000 to Winston School for educational purposes; $696,000 to 49er Foundation for societal purposes; $666,670 to Habitat for Humanity for societal purposes; $540,000 to Long Beach Rescue Mission for societal purposes; and $300,000 each to CVC Century Villages of Cabrillo and Pathways to Independence for societal purposes. Other grants included $201,200 to World Help, $150,000 to Biola University, and $100,000 each to Los Angeles Christian School and World Sports.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Louise S Ukleja as chairman/president, Jeff Schoenfeld as vice president, Carol M Tambellini as treasurer, and Cathy Hollenbeck as secretary.
Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation is led by Louise S. Ukleja, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Louise S. Ukleja
Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Hollenbeck
Secretary
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$34K (2024)
Carol M. Tambellini
Treasurer
Vice President & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Schoenfeld
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $34K, to Cathy Hollenbeck (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation
How much does Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation give each year?
Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation gave $4.5M across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 25 grants.
What is Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation's typical grant size?
Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $75,500, and its average grant was $159,287, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation that year got $154K on average.
Where does Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation give grants?
Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation gives mostly in California: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Long Beach, CA (7 grants) and Fort Myers, FL (2 grants).
Does Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Societal" (23 grants) and "Educational" (5 grants).
Who are Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation's largest grantees?
Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Winston School ($750,000), 49ER Foundation ($696,000) and Habitat for Humanity ($691,670 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation?
Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation reported $556K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for educational and societal purposes. Grantees describe work in areas such as education, housing, homelessness services, and humanitarian aid. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation's EIN?
Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3439501. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ignite Cultural Solutions Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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