US Ignite Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$45.6M
Foundation funders
3
Grants recorded
8
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds US Ignite Inc?
US Ignite Inc is funded by 3 grantmakers, led by Northeastern University ($45.1M), The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation ($450K), John S and James L Knight Foundation ($107K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $45.6M in grants to US Ignite Inc between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | $45,079,214 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation | $450,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| John S and James L Knight Foundation | $106,770 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6.0M (2022) to $9.8M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $6.8M.
What grants has US Ignite Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Northeastern University | SUB-AWARD | $6,842,860 |
| 2024 | Northeastern University | SUB-AWARD | $8,211,731 |
| 2023 | Northeastern University | SUB-AWARD | $9,695,666 |
| 2023 | John S and James L Knight Foundation | TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY-LED INITIATIVES THAT ENABLE CONNECTIVITY AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN 10 KNIGHT COMMUNITIES BY IDENTIFYING BROADBAND EXPANSION AND SMART CITIES PROJECTS THAT WILL TARGET UNDERSERVED WITHIN COMMUNITY. | $106,770 |
| 2022 | Northeastern University | SUB-AWARD | $5,985,695 |
| 2021 | Northeastern University | SUB-AWARD | $7,537,368 |
| 2021 | The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation | SEEDING A PLATFORMS FOR NOVEL BROADBAND PILOTS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES | $450,000 |
| 2020 | Northeastern University | SUB-AWARD | $6,805,894 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds US Ignite Inc?
US Ignite Inc is funded by 3 grantmakers, led by Northeastern University ($45.1M), The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation ($450K), John S and James L Knight Foundation ($107K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $45.6M in grants to US Ignite Inc between 2020–2025.
Who is US Ignite Inc's largest funder?
Northeastern University is the largest recorded funder of US Ignite Inc, with $45.1M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has US Ignite Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $45.6M in grants to US Ignite Inc across 8 grants from 3 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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