IGNITE THE SPIRIT
AI Summary
IGNITE THE SPIRIT is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the organization paid a total of $36.9K across four grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with IGNITE THE SPIRIT can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION IS TO QUICKLY DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN TIMES OF NEED.
Cause Areas
1
Youth organizing
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHICAGO POLICE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
Chicago, IL
$241.5K
52%
CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT GOLD BADGE SOCIETY
Chicago, IL
$63.3K
14%
FIRE CHAPLAINS MINISTRY FUND
Chicago, IL
$60.5K
13%
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$6.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to IGNITE THE SPIRIT?
No. IGNITE THE SPIRIT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does IGNITE THE SPIRIT give?
IGNITE THE SPIRIT primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and Wisconsin. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are IGNITE THE SPIRIT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from IGNITE THE SPIRIT fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,125. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does IGNITE THE SPIRIT make each year?
In 2024, IGNITE THE SPIRIT awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $37 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did IGNITE THE SPIRIT fund recently?
In 2024, IGNITE THE SPIRIT awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include CHICAGO POLICE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT GOLD BADGE SOCIETY, and FIRE CHAPLAINS MINISTRY FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to IGNITE THE SPIRIT?
IGNITE THE SPIRIT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.