US IGNITE, INC. IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED TO PROMOTE U.S. LEADERSHIP IN DEVELOPING APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES FOR ULTRA-FAST BROADBAND NETWORKS.US IGNITE WORKS AS A CONVENER TO CREATE PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AMONG CORPORATE, GOVERNMENT, AND FOUNDATION PARTNERS SEEKING TO FURTHER SMART CITY DEVELOPMENT. US IGNITE FACILITATES THESE PARTNERSHIPS BY CONNECTING FUNDING SOURCES TO CLEAR PROJECT ROADMAPS AND BY BRINGING TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL EXPERTISE TO BEAR ON PROGRAM EXECUTION. WE HAVE DEEP TIES TO STAKEHOLDERS ACROSS THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS, INCLUDING ACTIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS, CORPORATE LEADERS, AND ACADEMIC PARTNERS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.4M
+7.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.2M
+19.8% YoY
Grant Count
13
-23.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$788K
+56.7% YoY
About Us Ignite Inc
Based on IRS filings
Us Ignite Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $10.2M. Net investment income was $80K.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Us Ignite Inc?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,420,957 | $4,120,667 | $6,215,967 |
| Revenue | $17,430,772 | $14,082,305 | $17,955,035 |
| Expenses | $16,674,194 | $14,722,148 | $18,038,354 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $79,846 | $50,302 | $6,608 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Us Ignite Inc
Augmented Reality Development Challenge
US IGNITE INC
Amount
$20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
SURGE - Supporting U.S. Regional Growth and Entrepreneurship
US IGNITE INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
US Ignite Startup Accelerator Program
US IGNITE INC
Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Iowa State University of Science and Technology ($3,292,978), North Carolina State University ($2,729,842), University of Utah ($2,155,554).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AMES, IA | SUBAWARD | $3,292,978 |
| NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY RALEIGH, NC | SUBAWARD | $2,729,842 |
| UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SALT LAKE CITY, UT | SUBAWARD | $2,155,554 |
| NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY BOSTON, MA | SUBAWARD | $924,747 |
| RICE UNIVERSITY HOUSTON, TX | SUBAWARD | $453,180 |
| WIRELESS RESEARCH CENTER OF NORTH CAROLINA WAKE FOREST, NC | SUBAWARD | $292,025 |
| MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS | SUBAWARD | $102,725 |
| THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLUMBUS, OH | SUBAWARD | $75,720 |
| CITY OF SAN JOSE SAN JOSE, CA | SUBAWARD | $75,000 |
| THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY (RUTGERS) PISCATAWAY, NJ | SUBAWARD | $72,037 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEB SOCIA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CELIA MERZBACKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LEV GONICK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GLENN RICART | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | — |
| MICHAEL MARCELLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RENATA RAWLINGS-GOSS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM WALLACE | EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN | 30 | $59,000 |
| JOSEPH KOCHAN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| NANCY JEMISON | SECRETARY AND ASSISTANT TREASURER | 40 | — |
| ERIC WERNER | PROGRAM DIRECTOR & BOARD MEMBER | 40 | $185,181 |
| DOROTHY ROBYN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN LEIBOVITZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NICHOLAS MAYNARD | CEO AND PRESIDENT | 40 | $306,530 |
| HANI ALMASOUD | TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER | 40 | $191,818 |
| EVERARD DAVENPORT | SMART COMMUNITIES DIRECTOR | 40 | $156,500 |
| MARI SILBEY | PAWR PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $156,500 |
| PRAVEEN ASHOK KUMAR | BIG DATA PROGRAM MANAGER | 40 | $155,000 |
| RYAN GUILD | SMART BASSES PROGRAM DEVELOPER | 40 | $135,650 |
| MOJDEH SADAT M MOGHADDAM | PROGRAM MANAGER | 40 | $131,750 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Us Ignite Inc?
Us Ignite Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $4.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Us Ignite Inc?
As of 2024, Us Ignite Inc holds $4.4M in total assets with $17.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $10.2M in 2024.
Where does Us Ignite Inc operate?
Us Ignite Inc has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah.
What size grants does Us Ignite Inc award?
In 2024, Us Ignite Inc awarded 13 grants totaling $10.2M — an average of about $788K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Us Ignite Inc's EIN?
Us Ignite Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3943413. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Us Ignite Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Johns Hopkins University
BALTIMORE, MD
Assets
$23.0B
Grants
757
Total Given
$467.3M
American Heart Association Inc
DALLAS, TX
Assets
$1.9B
Grants
794
Total Given
$227.6M
The Simons Foundation Inc
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$4.5B
Grants
1,727
Total Given
$272.0M
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Assets
$9.1B
Grants
19,253
Total Given
$1.2B
Carnegie Mellon University
PITTSBURGH, PA
Assets
$7.2B
Grants
190
Total Given
$40.0M
American Chemical Society
WASHINGTON, DC
Assets
$2.2B
Grants
341
Total Given
$22.4M
Emory University
ATLANTA, GA
Assets
$22.2B
Grants
352
Total Given
$240.1M
New Venture Fund
WASHINGTON, DC
Assets
$624.9M
Grants
854
Total Given
$359.6M
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$7.8B
Grants
848
Total Given
$555.0M
Cornell University
ITHACA, NY
Assets
$18.6B
Grants
331
Total Given
$120.8M
Alfred P Sloan Foundation
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$2.2B
Grants
522
Total Given
$89.0M
WK Kellogg Foundation
BATTLE CREEK, MI
Assets
$454.4M
Grants
1,778
Total Given
$286.5M
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Us Ignite Inc on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities