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Ark Education Initiative Inc Fka Innovation Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Wilton, Connecticut · EIN 854306455

Ark Education Initiative Inc Fka Innovation Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilton, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $200,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was the same as $200,000 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$200,0002$357,747
2024$200,0002$372,715

How to apply

Ark Education Initiative Inc Fka Innovation Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Ark Education Initiative Inc Fka Innovation Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$100,000
Connecticut1$100,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Notre Dame Academy
Los Angeles, CA
To support the plans for growth and expansion of the Duddy Innovation Center for Excellence (DICE) course offering. It offers a challenging education for young women eager to stretch their learning beyond the traditional acquisition of knowledge while influencing a new way of thinking and learning throughout the campus.$100,000
Jerico Partnership
Danbury, CT
To provide support of Jericho's academic programs as students discover their potential and grow in faith. It will allow them to access IF's cutting-edge curriculum and guidance.$100,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Ark Education Initiative Inc Fka Innovation Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Ark Education Initiative Inc Fka Innovation Foundation Inc give?

$200,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.

Who runs Ark Education Initiative Inc Fka Innovation Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Caitlin Wood (Secretary), Catherine Wood (Board Chair), Lisa Dodd (Director) and Kellen Carter (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.

What does Ark Education Initiative Inc Fka Innovation Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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