Ignition Retreat and Conference

Private foundation Stockbridge, MI EIN: 81-4316957

Ignition Retreat and Conference is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Stockbridge, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $117K in total assets. In 2024, it made $171K in qualifying distributions.

Ignition Retreat and Conference at a glance

Total assets
$117,151
-59.3% vs 2023
Qualifying distributions (2024)
$170,797
+164.2% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$170,797
+164.2% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesQualifying Distributions
2024$117,151—$170,797$170,797
2023$287,948—$64,658$64,658
2022$352,606$350,000——
2021$2,606$1,200——
2020$1,406$150,000$910,221—

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Ignition Retreat and Conference is led by Christopher Salow, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Christopher Salow

    President

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Heidi Salow

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Amanda Hutchings

    Secretary

    Secretary Tr → Secretary, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Maria Castillo

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2022

    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.

Frequently asked questions about Ignition Retreat and Conference

How large is Ignition Retreat and Conference?

Ignition Retreat and Conference reported $117K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is Ignition Retreat and Conference?

Ignition Retreat and Conference is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Stockbridge, MI. It holds $117K in total assets as of 2024.

What is Ignition Retreat and Conference's EIN?

Ignition Retreat and Conference's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4316957. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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