Inner Spark Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Inner Spark Foundation is a private foundation in Weston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $527,129 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,290 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.
- Grants paid, 2024$527,129
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,290
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$10.6 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was up from $494,073 the year before.
12% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $339,480 | 14 | $8.6 million |
| 2023 | $494,073 | 20 | $10.8 million |
| 2024 | $527,129 | 21 | $10.6 million |
How to apply
Inner Spark Foundation 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.
What Inner Spark Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $336,466 |
| Maine | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $65,663 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Glimmer | General Support | $100,000 |
| Camp No Limits | General Support | $100,000 |
| Coro | General Support | $75,000 |
| UC Berkeley | General Support | $40,000 |
| Homeless Prenatal Program | General Support | $31,316 |
| UC Berkeley | Cal Tennis | $30,000 |
| Meals on Wheels SF | General Support | $28,000 |
| EXPLRDept of Education | STEM Festival | $25,000 |
| Newton Wellesly Hospital Fdn | General Support | $15,000 |
| The Trevor Project | General Support | $10,300 |
| Ticket to Dream | General Support | $10,290 |
| Babson College | Swimming Program | $10,000 |
| Babson College | CWEL Board | $10,000 |
| Babson College | Carol Hacker Student Fund | $10,000 |
| Tenacity | General Support | $10,000 |
| Land Sake's Farm | General Support | $5,150 |
| San Francisco Historical Society | General Support | $5,000 |
| Tenacity | General Support | $5,000 |
| Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame | General Support | $4,060 |
| Wender Weis Fdn for Children | Holiday Heroes | $2,500 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | General Support | $513 |
Officers and trustees
- Christina Giguere
- David Kvaratskhelia
Questions people ask
Does Inner Spark Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Inner Spark Foundation give?
$527,129 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,290.
Who runs Inner Spark Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christina Giguere (Pres/Dir) and David Kvaratskhelia (Sec't/Tres).
What does Inner Spark Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.