Program areas at US Ignite
Platforms for advanced wireless research (pawr): pawr is revolutionizing the nation's wireless ecosystem while sustaining Us leadership and economic competitiveness. Funded by national science foundation and a 30+ industry consortium of the nation's leading wireless companies and associations, the pawr project office (ppo) manages the $100 million public-private partnership. Major 2023 activities include a) the launch of the ara testbed in Iowa focused on wireless research in a rural environment and precision agriculture applications; b) helping to secure the designation for pawr platforms as open test and integration centers (otics) for open ran testing and certification; and c) promoting the release of powder's new open source 5g network resources.
Us Ignite communities: this program is a network of 50+ communities developing innovative ecosystems focused on improving quality of life and boosting local economic development. Over the last year, the team created new standards for outreach, onboarding and program management of the portfolio of cities. This allowed the team to formalize the methods for engaging with new partners across municipalities and private sector.
Smart bases: the Us Ignite smart base team delivered the smart installation and community dashboard for fort moore and the army corps of engineers, engineer research and development center. Phase 2 of the program advanced the original projects on intelligent intrusion detection and heat risk management while expanding to use cases that enhance emergency services, improve installation readiness, and support army modernization initiatives. The team engaged industry-leading vendors across the project sectors to provide a common operating picture to fort moore's leadership.
Other service
Who funds US Ignite
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Northeastern University (NU) | 2023-06 | Sub-Award | $9,695,666 |
| John S. and James L. Knight Foundation | 2023-12 | To Support Community-Led Initiatives That Enable Connectivity and Digital Transformation in 10 Knight Communities By Identifying Broadband Expansion and Smart Cities Projects That Will Target Underserved Within Community. | $106,770 |
Personnel at US Ignite
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Joe Kochan | Board Member | | 2024-04-24 |
| Nicholas Maynard | Chief Executive Officer | $300,000 | 2024-11-14 |
| Wallace Received | Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Onepoint Communications , Which Was Purchased By Verizon Communications | | 2024-04-24 |
| Nancy Jemison Serves | Chief Financial Officer | | 2024-04-24 |
| Lizzette Served | Executive Director | | 2023-01-22 |
| ...and 17 more key personnel |
Financials for US Ignite
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $14,032,003 | $17,948,427 | -21.8% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $50,302 | $6,608 | 661.2% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $14,082,305 | $17,955,035 | -21.6% |
Organizations like US Ignite
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) | 501(c)(3) | Columbia, SC | $16,234,461 |
| Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute | 501(c)(3) | Pittsburgh, PA | $35,868,101 |
| Griffiss Institute | 501(c)(3) | Rome, NY | $34,861,198 |
| Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) | 501(c)(3) | Knoxville, TN | $9,572,761 |
| Indiana Innovation Institute | 501(c)(3) | Bloomington, IN | $30,438,388 |
| MassRobotics | 501(c)(3) | Boston, MA | $3,945,546 |
| Learn Lonestar Education and Research Network | 501(c)(3) | Mckinney, TX | $10,603,291 |
| Materials Research Society | 501(c)(3) | Warrendale, PA | $10,463,502 |
| KU Center For TECHNOLOGY Commercialization | 501(c)(3) | Kansas City, KS | $4,229,102 |
| Ben Franklin Technology Partners NE PA | 501(c)(3) | Bethlehem, PA | $9,432,353 |
Data update history
January 19, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 18, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 5, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
April 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducation
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchLobbyingReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1150 18th St NW 750
- Washington, DC 20036
- Metro area
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- County
- District of Columbia, DC
- Website URL
- us-ignite.org/
- Phone
- (202) 365-9219
- Facebook page
- USIgnite
- Twitter profile
- @us_ignite
IRS details
- EIN
- 45-3943413
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2011
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- U40: Engineering and Technology Research, Services
- NAICS code, primary
- 5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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