Grantmaking public charity · EIN 45-3943413
US Ignite Inc
Washington, DC
US Ignite Inc is a public charity that makes grants based in Washington, DC. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $10.3M in grants paid across 21 grants, with $4.42M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Iowa State University of Science and Technology, North Carolina State University and University of Utah.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check US Ignite Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grants made to individuals for travel as well as grants made to organizations for other purposes are monitored through recipient participation and personal interaction and communication with recipients according to us ignite's policies and procedures.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Promotes u.s. leadership in applications and services for ultra-fast broadband networks.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| International Computer Science Institute | Berkeley, CA | Subaward | $44,217 |
| The Regents of the University of California Irvine | Oakland, CA | Subaward | $21,613 |
| Texas Southern University | Houston, TX | Subaward | $6,619 |
The 13 largest of 21 grants listed on the return. 8 grants to individuals ($5.13K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does US Ignite Inc accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check US Ignite Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does US Ignite Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $10,251,384 in grants paid (21 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has US Ignite Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Iowa State University of Science and Technology (IA), $3.29M, North Carolina State University (NC), $2.73M, University of Utah (UT), $2.16M, Northeastern University (MA), $925K and Rice University (TX), $453K.