Us Ignite Inc
- Assets
- $6.2m
- Revenue
- $18.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 31
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 07/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 45-3943413
Organization Overview
Us Ignite Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Us Ignite Inc employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Us Ignite Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Us Ignite Inc generated $18.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $18.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 35.8% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Us Ignite Inc has awarded 142 individual grants totaling $35,926,368. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTES U.S. LEADERSHIP IN APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES FOR ULTRA-FAST BROADBAND NETWORKS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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, PAWR PROJECT OFFICE (PPO) MANAGES THE $100 MILLION PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP. MAJOR 2022 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A) COMPLETING A SUCCESSFUL SPECTRUM SHARING DEMONSTRATION ON POWDER IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DOD; B) PARTNERING WITH ERICSSON TO DEMONSTRATE ON AERPAW HOW 5G-CAPABLE DRONES COULD SUPPORT PRECISION AGRICULTURE APPLICATIONS; AND C) STRENGTHENING SUPPORT CAPABILITIES FOR O-RAN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THE PLATFORMS.
OTHER PROGRAMS
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. A MAJOR 2022 ACCOMPLISHMENT INCLUDES CLOSING PROJECT OVERCOME, WHICH SUPPORTED THE DESIGN, DEPLOYMENT, AND TESTING OF SEVERAL ADVANCED WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS TO REACH UNDER- AND UNSERVED COMMUNITIES. SEVERAL PUBLICATIONS ON THE SEVEN COMMUNITIES' ACTIONS AND OUTCOMES WERE PUBLISHED. ACADEMIC JOURNALS ISOLATED THE WIRELESS INNOVATIONS AND THE SOCIAL IMPACT OF THE INTERNET IN UNCONNECTED AND UNDER-CONNECTED COMMUNITIES. US IGNITE ADDED ELEVEN NEW COMMUNITIES IN 2022, REPRESENTING A MORE THAN 20% GROWTH.
SMART BASES: IN 2022, THE US IGNITE SMART BASE PORTFOLIO INCLUDED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES CONDUCTED AT FORT CARSON ARMY POST, MARINE CORP AIR STATION MIRAMAR, AND THE FORT MOORE ARMY BASE. THESE INITIATIVES INVOLVED THE DEPLOYMENT OF MULTIPLE SMART CITY SOLUTIONS ACROSS A DIVERSE RANGE OF TECHNOLOGIES, INCLUDING ENERGY MANAGEMENT, PUBLIC SAFETY, TRANSPORTATION, WEATHER, AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. SEVERAL CUSTOMIZED SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS, INCLUDING A DASHBOARD PLATFORM, WERE DEVELOPED TO ENHANCE THE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY OF THESE INSTALLATIONS, ULTIMATELY IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE SOLDIERS RESIDING AND WORKING AT THESE FACILITIES. US IGNITE ANTICIPATES A PHASE 2 FOLLOW-ON CONTRACT IN 2023 FOR THE SMART INSTALLATION AND COMMUNITY DASHBOARD AT FORT MOORE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William Wallace Executive Chairman Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $89,671 |
Lev Gonick Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Leibovitz Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Marcellin Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dorothy Robyn Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Deb Socia Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Marcum Llp Accounting And Payroll | 12/30/22 | $199,062 |
Jemison Consulting Consulting, Cfo Services | 12/30/22 | $176,948 |
Lewis-burke Associates Llc Government Relations Consulting | 12/30/22 | $142,500 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $16,778,225 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,170,202 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,948,427 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $6,608 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $17,955,035 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $13,087,187 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $13,141 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $479,780 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $164,504 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,629,737 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $156,741 |
| Payroll taxes | $153,867 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $29,849 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $180,040 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $142,500 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,054,595 |
| Advertising and promotion | $83,594 |
| Office expenses | $99,092 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $57,500 |
| Travel | $100,436 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $16,563 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $38,194 |
| Insurance | $9,859 |
| All other expenses | $634 |
| Total functional expenses | $18,038,354 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,169,491 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $900,592 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,985,729 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $142,542 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,113 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,500 |
| Total assets | $6,215,967 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,238,092 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,238,092 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,525,721 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $452,154 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,215,967 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Us Ignite Inc has awarded $12,741,698 in support to 31 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH PURPOSE: SUBAWARD | $3,150,087 |
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: SUBAWARD | $2,288,994 |
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PURPOSE: SUBAWARD | $2,135,306 |
ZYLINIUM RESEARCH LLC PURPOSE: SUBAWARD | $459,020 |
RICE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: SUBAWARD | $1,023,098 |
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: SUBAWARD | $707,700 |