Nonlinear Inc
The Corporation researches high-leverage ideas addressing critical global challenges, and funds and educates entrepreneurs to launch high-impact organizations. The Corporation identifies the most promising interventions through rigorous research, then promotes effective solutions through entrepreneurship, education, and public engagement.
Nonlinear Inc at a glance
In short: Nonlinear Inc gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,140
- -82.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,140
- -46.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,140
- Total assets
- $757,334
- -17.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Nonlinear Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Niagara University ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $54K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Niagara University Niagara University, NY | The Corporation promotes high-impact solutions to pressing global challenges by raising public awareness, advancing education, and engaging broad audiences through accessible communication. It identifies and amplifies the most promising evidence-based interventions and ideas, helping to translate complex research into practical knowledge. Through original content, public programming, and strategic outreach, the Corporation empowers individuals and communities to better understand and address critical issues with scalable, measurable social impact. | $6,140 |
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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 | $757,334 | $64,578 | $217,375 | $6,140 | 1 | $29,568 |
| 2023 | $913,852 | $731,646 | $373,980 | $34,410 | 3 | $13,774 |
| 2022 | $551,247 | $611,319 | $60,072 | $53,560 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Nonlinear Inc
Based on IRS filings
Nonlinear Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in La Porte, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $757K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $30K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nonlinear Inc is led by Andrew Spartz, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Spartz
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $30K (2024)
Emerson Spartz
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Spartz
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $30K, to Andrew Spartz (President, Treasurer, Director).
Frequently asked questions about Nonlinear Inc
How much does Nonlinear Inc give each year?
Nonlinear Inc gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $34K across 3 grants.
How large is Nonlinear Inc?
Nonlinear Inc reported $757K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $65K.
What is Nonlinear Inc?
Nonlinear Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in La Porte, IN. It holds $757K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Nonlinear Inc operate?
Nonlinear Inc has awarded grants in Delaware, New York.
What is Nonlinear Inc's EIN?
Nonlinear Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4043628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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 May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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