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EIN 20-4656124

Ignite the Spirit

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
2005
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
M20: Disaster Preparedness and Relief Service
Description
Ignite the Spirit quickly distributes funds to first responders and their families in times of need. Their programs raise funds to benefit the families of fallen firefighters.
Total revenues
$879,152
2023
Total expenses
$768,502
2023
Total assets
$314,867
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Ignite the Spirit

To raise funds to benefit the families of fallen firefighters.

Grants made by Ignite the Spirit

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Chicago Police Memorial FoundationGeneral Charitable Purposes$46,000
Fire Chaplains Ministry FundGeneral Charitable Purposes$11,500
Ende Menzer Walsh & Quinn Retirees Widows & Children's Assistance FundGeneral Charitable Purposes$11,500
...and 1 more grant made

Who funds Ignite the Spirit

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$20,000
Master Educational Assistance FoundationContributior$2,500
Tessie Grosby Charitable FoundationSupport Organization's Mission$1,025
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Ignite the Spirit

NameTitleCompensation
Richard PinskeyPresident$0

Financials for Ignite the Spirit

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$875,552
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$3,600
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$879,152

Form 990s for Ignite the Spirit

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-25990View PDF
2022-122023-12-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-09990View PDF
2020-122021-11-02990EZView PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 14, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 6, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from Master Educational Assistance Foundation
February 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
February 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Public safety organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildrenPublic safety
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
6400 N Northwest Hwy 402
Chicago, IL 60631
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
ignitethespirit.org/ 
Phone
(773) 218-1114
IRS details
EIN
20-4656124
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2005
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
M20: Disaster Preparedness and Relief Service
NAICS code, primary
624230: Emergency and Relief Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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