Returning the Sparks Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MEDWAY, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $24K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2K
Annual Giving
$24K
+343.6% YoY
Grant Count
7
+250.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+26.7% YoY
About Returning the Sparks Inc
Based on IRS filings
Returning the Sparks Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MEDWAY, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $24K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,279 | — | $3,829 |
| Revenue | $154,103 | $155,463 | $137,102 |
| Expenses | $151,824 | $159,292 | $140,866 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $151,123 | $159,142 | $140,559 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID GEMUNDER JD | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GILAD SKOLNICK MA | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ILANA SNAPSTAILER MA | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ARINNE EDELMAN MEd | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CLERK/DIRECTOR | 40 | $99,500 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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