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, 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.
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.
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.
Other programs
Who funds US Ignite
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at US Ignite
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Joe Kochan | Board Member | | 2023-01-22 |
| Nicholas Maynard | Chief Executive Officer | $241,270 | 2023-11-06 |
| Nancy Jemison Serves | Chief Financial Officer | | 2023-01-22 |
| Lizzette Served | Executive Director | | 2023-01-22 |
| Everard Davenport | Smart Communities Director / Director of Community Development | $123,287 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 13 more key personnel |
Financials for US Ignite
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $17,948,427 | $15,310,288 | 17.2% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $6,608 | $946 | 598.5% |
| 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 | $17,955,035 | $15,311,234 | 17.3% |
Organizations like US Ignite
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Maine Technology Institute (MTI) | 501(c)(3) | Brunswick, ME | $14,853,693 |
| Learn Lonestar Education and Research Network | 501(c)(3) | Lubbock, TX | $8,008,115 |
| Indiana Innovation Institute | 501(c)(3) | Bloomington, IN | $30,438,388 |
| Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute | 501(c)(3) | Pittsburgh, PA | $23,365,841 |
| KU Center FOR TECHNOLOGY Commercialization | 501(c)(3) | Kansas City, KS | $4,681,342 |
| University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF) | 501(c)(3) | Knoxville, TN | $8,787,700 |
| Association for Computing Machinery | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $66,038,992 |
| Defensewerx | 501(c)(3) | Niceville, FL | $42,652,218 |
| Nebraska Defense Research Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Lincoln, NE | $14,649,208 |
| Hudson-Alpha Institute for Biotechnology | 501(c)(3) | Huntsville, AL | $53,847,313 |
Data update history
January 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 1, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 2, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Research centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducation
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchLobbyingReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 1150 18th St NW 750
- Washington, DC 20036
- Metro area
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Website URL
- us-ignite.org/Â
- Phone
- (202) 365-9219
- Facebook page
- USIgniteÂ
- Twitter profile
- @us_igniteÂ
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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