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Us Ignite INC

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
DBA: % JOSEPH KOCHAN
Other · WASHINGTON, DC · EIN 45-3943413

About

Us ignite, INC. Is a nonprofit organization formed to promote u.s. Leadership in developing applications and services for ultra-fast broadband networks.us ignite works as a convener to create public-private partnerships among corporate, government, and foundation partners seeking to further smart city development. Us ignite facilitates these partnerships by connecting funding sources to clear project roadmaps and by bringing technical and operational expertise to bear on program execution. We have DEEP ties to stakeholders across the public and private sectors, including active working relationships with municipal governments, corporate leaders, and academic partners.

In care of Joseph Kochan

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
26
Volunteers
7

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$17.4M
Expenses
$16.7M
Assets
$4.4M
Liabilities
$1.3M

Financial history

$18.0M$9.0M$0
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RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $17.4M · Peak FY2022: $18.0M · Avg: $10.6M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$120K
Grants Given
$10.3M
US IGNITE INC
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Address

1150 18TH ST NW STE 900
Washington, DC, 20036-384

Governance

Voting board members12
Independent members8
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Public records
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