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Firstspark Inc

Newport News, Virginia  ·  EIN 201421876  ·  Private foundation

Based in Newport News, Virginia, Firstspark Inc has awarded $8.7M across 54 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Peake Child Development Center. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$3.2M
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$1.0M
Assets (FY2025)
54
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What Firstspark Inc funds

Firstspark Inc's giving carries a documented focus on education.

Education

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Peake Child Development Center
CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT
Hampton, VA$725K2025
Precious Jewels LLC
CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT
Suffolk, VA$641K2025
Peake Child Development Center
CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT/OUTDOOR LEARNING
Hampton, VA$591K2024

How to apply for funding from Firstspark Inc

Firstspark Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at firstspark.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Firstspark Inc

Does Firstspark Inc accept grant applications?
Firstspark Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Firstspark Inc fund?
Firstspark Inc's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Peake Child Development Center, Precious Jewels LLC. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Firstspark Inc give in grants?
Firstspark Inc reported $3.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2025). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.7M over 54 grants.
Where is Firstspark Inc located?
Firstspark Inc is based in Newport News, Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 201421876.
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About this profile. This page is built from Firstspark Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Firstspark Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.