Signature Travel Network Foundation
Signature Travel Network Foundation is a private foundation, based in El Segundo, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $287K. Net investment income was $937K.
Signature Travel Network Foundation at a glance
In short: Signature Travel Network Foundation gave $287K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), top state Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $286,908
- -41.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,987
- -58.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $2,850,037
- +162.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Signature Travel Network Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy Inc ($60K). Together the top 7 received $287K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 18 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Signature Travel Network Foundation gives
- Giving grew 57282% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 479% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2021) to $493K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $287K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy Inc Downers Grove, IL | To help nature thrive and cultures to flourish by positively impacting lives and livelihoods. To support projects which improve lives and protect environment by supporting local communities. | $60,000 |
| The Africa Foundation Trust | To empower communities and enable conservation in southern and east africa | $50,000 |
| Entreamigos Truckee, CA | To create opportunties for children and families defined by the foundation pillar of education for everyone, stewardship of our enviroment and the importance of working together in community | $46,908 |
| Conservation Lower Zambezi | To mitigate threats to wildife through a holistic approach and provide environmental education in the lower zambezi valley, zambia | $35,000 |
| Education Africa Inc New York, NY | To unite, elevate and transfrorm education across africa by providing a trusted platform that amplifies school, supports educators, informs families and inspires future leaders | $35,000 |
| Uthando Social Development Projects South Africa | To connect tourism, a catalyst, to community development projects that uplift those in need and focus on early childhood development | $35,000 |
| Empowers Africa Inc New York, NY | To support programs in the areas of human empowerment, wildlife protection and land conservation in sub-saharan africa | $25,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,850,037 | $2,986,283 | $307,123 | $286,908 | 7 | $286,908 | $937,160 | $59,896 |
| 2023 | $1,087,346 | $821,684 | $514,016 | $493,025 | 5 | $493,025 | $29,125 | $50,878 |
| 2022 | $859,427 | $952,212 | $187,307 | $103,799 | 5 | $103,799 | — | $8,176 |
| 2021 | $16,973 | $8,781 | $2,786 | $500 | 1 | $29,000 | — | $592 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Signature Travel Network Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Signature Travel Network Foundation is led by Alex Sharpe, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alex Sharpe
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karryn Christopher
Secretary
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Martinez
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Signature Travel Network Foundation
How much does Signature Travel Network Foundation give each year?
Signature Travel Network Foundation gave $287K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $493K across 5 grants.
What is Signature Travel Network Foundation's typical grant size?
Signature Travel Network Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $40,987, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Signature Travel Network Foundation give grants?
Signature Travel Network Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (21%) and California (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Signature Travel Network Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Signature Travel Network Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Signature Travel Network Foundation's largest grantees?
Signature Travel Network Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy Inc ($60,000), The Africa Foundation Trust ($50,000) and Entreamigos ($46,908), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Signature Travel Network Foundation?
Signature Travel Network Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $287K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Signature Travel Network Foundation's EIN?
Signature Travel Network Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1798066. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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