Grants paid in 2024
21 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project GlimmerSan Francisco, CA | General Support | $100K |
| Camp No LimitsWales, ME | General Support | $100K |
| CoroSan Francisco, CA | General Support | $75K |
| UC BerkeleyBerkeley, CA | General Support | $40K |
| Homeless Prenatal ProgramSan Francisco, CA | General Support | $31K |
| UC BerkeleyBerkeley, CA | Cal Tennis | $30K |
| Meals on Wheels SFSan Francisco, CA | General Support | $28K |
| Explrdept of EducationWashington, DC | STEM Festival | $25K |
| Newton Wellesly Hospital FdnNewton, MA | General Support | $15K |
| The Trevor ProjectWest Hollywood, CA | General Support | $10K |
| Ticket to DreamRoseville, CA | General Support | $10K |
| Babson CollegeBabson Park, MA | Swimming Program | $10K |
| Babson CollegeBabson Park, MA | CWEL Board | $10K |
| Babson CollegeBabson Park, MA | Carol Hacker Student Fund | $10K |
| TenacityBoston, MA | General Support | $10K |
| Land Sake's FarmWeston, MA | General Support | $5,150 |
| San Francisco Historical SocietySan Francisco, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| TenacityBoston, MA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Bay Area Sports Hall of FameSan Francisco, CA | General Support | $4,060 |
| Wender Weis Fdn for ChildrenPalo Alto, CA | Holiday Heroes | $2,500 |
| Pan-Mass ChallengeNeedham, MA | General Support | $513 |
By state: California 11 · Maine 1 · Massachusetts 8 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
Inner Spark Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Weston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Christina C Giguere, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Inner Spark Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Inner Spark Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $527K across 21 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Inner Spark Foundation give?
California (11 grants), Maine (1 grants), Massachusetts (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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