Us Ignite Inc
- Assets
- $5.7m
- Revenue
- $15.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 07/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Us Ignite Inc employed 21 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 12/2021, Us Ignite Inc generated $15.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 34.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $14.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 37.4% per year over the past 7 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 97 individual grants totaling $22,515,937. 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
2021
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 2021 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A) SELECTING ARA AS THE FOURTH PLATFORM FOCUSED ON RURAL CONNECTIVITY AND SMART AGRICULTURE; B) LAUNCHING THE AERPAW PLATFORM FOR GENERAL AVAILABILITY; AND C) ELEVATING THE POWDER PLATFORM'S EFFORTS TO ADVANCE WIRELESS NETWORK SLICING INCLUDING ANNOUNCING A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND DEMONSTRATION FEATURING NETWORK SLICING IN AN OPEN RADIO ACCESS ENVIRONMENT.
SMART GIGABIT COMMUNITIES: THIS PROGRAM IS A NETWORK OF 40+ COMMUNITIES DEVELOPING THEIR OWN INNOVATIVE ECOSYSTEMS FOCUSED ON IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE AND BOOSTING LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. A MAJOR 2021 ACCOMPLISHMENT INCLUDES THE ADMINISTRATION OF PROJECT OVERCOME TO SUPPORT THE DESIGN, DEPLOYMENT, AND TESTING OF SEVERAL ADVANCED WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS TO REACH UNDER- AND UNSERVED COMMUNITIES. IN ADDITION, AND AS A SCAN OF OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP, THE PROGRAM PUBLISHED "FOSTERING CIVIC TRUST" TO GUIDE MUNICIPAL LEADERS ON THE PATH TO LOCAL DECISION MAKING IN CYBERSECURITY, PRIVACY, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, DATA GOVERNANCE AND EQUITY.
SMART BASES: THE FORT CARSON SMART TRANSPORTATION TESTBED WAS COMPLETED IN 2021 AFTER SUCCESSFULLY DEPLOYING AN AUTOMATED SHUTTLE AND AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE. A FOLLOW-ON SMART BASE PROGRAM AT FORT CARSON CALLED THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR TRAFFIC AND WEATHER WAS AWARDED TO US IGNITE. THE TWO YEAR PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE THE BASE LEADERSHIP WITH A COMPREHENSIVE DASHBOARD TOOL FOCUSED ON TRANSPORTATION SAFETY AND THE IMPACTS OF INCLIMATE-WEATHER. THE DASHBOARD WILL ALSO PROVIDE INSIGHT INTO LOCAL TRAFFIC DISRUPTIONS AND ACCESS CONTROL POINT THROUGHPUT BASED ON REAL-TIME DATA ANALYTICS. SUCCESS AT FORT CARSON ALLOWED US IGNITE TO EXPAND THE SMART BASE PORTFOLIO TO FORT BENNING AND THE LAUNCHING OF THE SMART INSTALLATION AND COMMUNITY DASHBOARD PROGRAM. THIS DASHBOARD TOOL WILL DELIVER ON TWO DISTINCT ENERGY MANAGEMENT USE CASES AND ASSIST THE FORT BENNING LAW ENFORCEMENT TEAM WITH AN INTELLIGENT VIDEO REMOTE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM. US IGNITE CONTINUED TO MANAGE THE 5G LIVING LAB FOR MCAS MIRAMAR WHERE A NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS WERE DEVELOPED AND PILOTED LEVERAGING THE NEWLY INSTALLED ULTRA-WIDE BAND 5G COMMERCIAL NETWORK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nicholas Maynard Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $217,167 |
Eric Werner Smart Bases Program Director | Officer | 40 | $161,700 |
Everard Davenport Smart Communities Director | 40 | $130,500 | |
Praveen Ashok Kumar Big Data Program Manager | 40 | $130,500 | |
Mari Silbey Pawr Program Director | 40 | $130,500 | |
William Wallace Executive Chairman Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $122,095 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
First Transit Inc Installation And Maintenance | 12/30/21 | $191,704 |
Greensight Inc Professional Services | 12/30/21 | $170,000 |
Marcum Llp Accounting And Payroll | 12/30/21 | $150,122 |
Tilson Technology Management Inc Network Operations Services | 12/30/21 | $129,501 |
Jemison Consulting Consulting, Cfo Services | 12/30/21 | $126,603 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $13,953,298 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,356,990 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,310,288 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $946 |
| 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 | $15,311,234 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,351,628 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $15,355 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $654,587 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $255,199 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $999,773 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $86,935 |
| Payroll taxes | $118,690 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $13,031 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $151,758 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $115,500 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,206,075 |
| Advertising and promotion | $30,735 |
| Office expenses | $102,722 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $60,000 |
| Travel | $52,037 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,803 |
| Interest | $361 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $71,349 |
| Insurance | $5,243 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $14,443,341 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,497,834 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $893,984 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,244,997 |
| 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 | $26,168 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $53,307 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,500 |
| Total assets | $5,718,790 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,657,596 |
| 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 | $2,657,596 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,592,923 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,468,271 |
| 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 | $5,718,790 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Us Ignite Inc has awarded $9,330,100 in support to 27 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Salt Lake City, UT PURPOSE: SUB-AWARD | $3,049,049 |
Piscataway, NJ PURPOSE: SUB-AWARD | $1,598,583 |
Carthage, NC PURPOSE: SUB-AWARD | $1,114,014 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: SUB-AWARD | $766,171 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: SUB-AWARD | $621,505 |
Wake Forest, NC PURPOSE: SUB-AWARD | $320,394 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Us Ignite Inc has recieved totaling $450,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Eric And Wendy Schmidt Fund For Strategic Innovation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: SEEDING A PLATFORMS FOR NOVEL BROADBAND PILOTS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES | $450,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Center For Research In Advanced Information & Digital Tec Washington, DC | $0 | $38,475,850 |
Common Application Inc Arlington, VA | $52,971,416 | $52,316,500 |
Longwood University Real Estate Foundation Farmville, VA | $322,438,396 | $31,911,007 |
Education Trust Inc Washington, DC | $60,384,663 | $28,594,144 |
Fwdus Education Fund Inc Washington, DC | $39,522,128 | $52,902,160 |
Chiefs For Change Washington, DC | $30,000,112 | $22,072,365 |
Achieving The Dream Inc Silver Spring, MD | $48,979,373 | $23,156,070 |
Us Ignite Inc Washington, DC | $5,718,790 | $15,311,234 |
Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School Washington, DC | $27,086,728 | $12,170,772 |
National Association For College Admission Counseling Inc Arlington, VA | $22,607,858 | $9,863,408 |
National Alliance For Public Charter Schools Washington, DC | $20,433,842 | $17,753,309 |
American Federation For Children Growth Fund Inc Columbia, MD | $9,265,288 | $14,325,717 |