Spark the Wave
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$380K
Foundation funders
3
Grants recorded
11
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Spark the Wave?
Spark the Wave is funded by 3 grantmakers, led by Glenn Greenberg and Linda Vester ($220K), The Rands Foundation ($120K), Foundation for Learning in Tredyffrin Easttown ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $380K in grants to Spark the Wave between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Greenberg and Linda Vester | $220,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Rands Foundation | $120,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Foundation for Learning in Tredyffrin Easttown | $40,157 | 3 | 2019–2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2019) to $190K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $36K.
What grants has Spark the Wave received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Rands Foundation | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Foundation for Learning in Tredyffrin Easttown | LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES | $16,182 |
| 2024 | The Rands Foundation | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Foundation for Learning in Tredyffrin Easttown | LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES | $10,387 |
| 2023 | Glenn Greenberg and Linda Vester | CHARITABLE | $170,000 |
| 2023 | The Rands Foundation | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Glenn Greenberg and Linda Vester | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| 2022 | The Rands Foundation | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| 2021 | The Rands Foundation | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| 2020 | The Rands Foundation | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| 2019 | Foundation for Learning in Tredyffrin Easttown | TUITION ASSISTANCE | $13,588 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Spark the Wave?
Spark the Wave is funded by 3 grantmakers, led by Glenn Greenberg and Linda Vester ($220K), The Rands Foundation ($120K), Foundation for Learning in Tredyffrin Easttown ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $380K in grants to Spark the Wave between 2019–2025.
Who is Spark the Wave's largest funder?
Glenn Greenberg and Linda Vester is the largest recorded funder of Spark the Wave, with $220K across 2 grants (2022–2023).
How much grant funding has Spark the Wave received?
IRS 990 filings record $380K in grants to Spark the Wave across 11 grants from 3 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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