Returning the Sparks Inc
Returning the Sparks Inc is a private foundation, based in Medway, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $15.
Returning the Sparks Inc at a glance
In short: Returning the Sparks Inc gave $4K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $890.25), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,561
- -85.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $890
- -74.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $831
- Total assets
- $4,393
- +92.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Returning the Sparks Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Adam Theater ($2K). Together the top 4 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Returning the Sparks Inc gives
- Giving fell 64% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2025) to $24K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Theater Boston, MA | Jewish Childrens Theater | $1,800 |
| Jewish Association for Death Education Denver, CO | Online Education Series | $1,000 |
| B'nai Brith Youth Organization Washington, DC | Jewish Holiday Celebration | $661 |
| Adas Yoshuron Congregation Rockland, ME | Unrestricted Synagogue Gift | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,393 | $148,225 | $146,111 | $3,561 | 4 | $146,111 | $15 |
| 2024 | $2,279 | $154,103 | $151,824 | $24,397 | 7 | $151,123 | — |
| 2023 | — | $155,463 | $159,292 | $5,500 | 2 | $159,142 | — |
| 2022 | $3,829 | $137,102 | $140,866 | $10,000 | 1 | $140,559 | — |
| 2021 | $7,593 | $173,437 | $167,617 | $14,044 | 5 | $167,467 | — |
| 2020 | $1,773 | $5,000 | $3,227 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Returning the Sparks Inc is led by ARINNE EDELMAN MEd, Executive Director, Clerk & Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
ARINNE EDELMAN MEd
Executive Director, Clerk & Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$100K (2024) → $103K (2025)
David Gemunder JD
President & Director
President, Treasurer, Secretary & Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gilad Skolnick Ma
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ilana Snapstailer Ma
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ilana Snapstailer (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Arinne Edelman (2022–2023) — Executive Director & Director
- Former: Arinne Braverman (2020–2021) — Executive Director & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $103K, to ARINNE EDELMAN MEd (Executive Director/Clerk/Director).
Frequently asked questions about Returning the Sparks Inc
How much does Returning the Sparks Inc give each year?
Returning the Sparks Inc gave $4K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24K across 7 grants.
What is Returning the Sparks Inc's typical grant size?
Returning the Sparks Inc's median grant in 2025 was $831, and its average grant was $890, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Returning the Sparks Inc give grants?
Returning the Sparks Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (28%) and District of Columbia (19%).
Does Returning the Sparks Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Returning the Sparks Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Returning the Sparks Inc?
Returning the Sparks Inc reported $4K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $148K.
What is Returning the Sparks Inc's EIN?
Returning the Sparks Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3118228. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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