Ignite the Spirit
The mission is to quickly distribute funds to first responders and their families in times of need.
Ignite the Spirit at a glance
In short: Ignite the Spirit gave $37K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,913
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $18,457
- Median grant
- $18,457
- Total assets
- $294,572
- -6.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ignite the Spirit funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Go Fund ME ($20K). Together the top 2 received $37K.
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 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Go Fund ME Redwood City, CA | General Charitable Purposes | $20,130 |
| Survive Alive House Foundatio Milwaukee, WI | General Charitable Purposes | $16,783 |
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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 | $294,572 | $225,049 | $235,414 | $36,913 | 2 | $8,955 |
| 2023 | $314,867 | $879,152 | $768,502 | — | — | $3,600 |
| 2022 | $194,217 | $194,299 | $147,014 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $146,932 | $313,314 | $254,322 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $87,940 | $110,442 | $119,210 | — | — | — |
About Ignite the Spirit
Based on IRS filings
Ignite the Spirit is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $295K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $37K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ignite the Spirit is led by Richard Pinskey, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Pinskey
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Pack
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Jadwin
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Ahern
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Kamberis
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Straley
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian McKermitt
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Florczak
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenny Soo
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeff Porter (2020–2023) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Ignite the Spirit
How much does Ignite the Spirit give each year?
Ignite the Spirit gave $37K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is Ignite the Spirit?
Ignite the Spirit reported $295K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $225K.
What is Ignite the Spirit?
Ignite the Spirit is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $295K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ignite the Spirit operate?
Ignite the Spirit has awarded grants in California, Wisconsin.
What is Ignite the Spirit's EIN?
Ignite the Spirit's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4656124. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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