Grants paid by Firstspark Inc
EIN 20-1421876 · Newport News, VA · Form 990, Schedule I · NTEE B21
Firstspark Inc of Newport News, VA (EIN 20-1421876) reported 73 grants paid totaling $9,859,139 to 40 recipients in tax years 2021–2025, on Form 990, Schedule I. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$9,859,139
73 grants
Recipients
40
distinct organizations
Tax years
2021–2025
5 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15 | $1,125,307 | — |
| 2022 | 21 | $294,919 | — |
| 2023 | 12 | $1,945,981 | — |
| 2024 | 14 | $3,300,416 | — |
| 2025 | 11 | $3,192,516 | — |
Top recipients
The 40 recipients receiving the most from Firstspark Inc, by grants paid, out of 40 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peake Child Development Center 54-0890222 | A | Hampton, VA | 3 | $1,719,791 | 2025 |
| Precious Jewels LLC 82-2049234 | A | Suffolk, VA | 2 | $1,063,648 | 2025 |
| Rf Wilkinson YMCA Preschool 54-0524905 | A | Newport News, VA | 7 | $949,018 | 2025 |
| Grand Kids Child Care Center 37-1509535 | A | Gloucester, VA | 3 | $779,066 | 2025 |
| Arms of the King 42-1722128 | A | Newport News, VA | 4 | $678,893 | 2025 |
| Tick Tock Around the Clock LLC 46-3628938 | A | Hampton, VA | 3 | $655,851 | 2025 |
| Hampton Roads International Montessori School - Jefferson 54-1588832 | A | Newport News, VA | 3 | $655,518 | 2024 |
| Horizons Unlimited Early Learning Center 26-2258019 | A | Urbanna, VA | 3 | $501,162 | 2025 |
| Warwick Kids Academy Operated by Dee Care LLC 47-3014801 | A | Newport News, VA | 2 | $498,692 | 2025 |
| City of Newport News Parks & Recreation | U | Newport News, VA | 1 | $362,820 | 2021 |
| Children of Valour 82-2524286 | A | Newport News, VA | 3 | $279,829 | 2023 |
| Tots Around the Clock LLC 80-0734551 | A | Newport News, VA | 2 | $245,567 | 2024 |
| Little Light House Care - Hampton 85-1504488 | A | Hampton, VA | 2 | $229,236 | 2022 |
| First Baptist Church Denbigh Child 54-0932392 | A | Newport News, VA | 1 | $193,315 | 2025 |
| Ashton Day Care 11-3843506 | A | Colonial Beach, VA | 1 | $160,159 | 2024 |
| Bethel Child Development Center 20-3361766 | A | Hampton, VA | 2 | $142,493 | 2022 |
| Faith Child Care Center 54-1240519 | A | Hampton, VA | 2 | $139,883 | 2022 |
| Amazing Child Care and Learning Academy 85-2437175 | A | Newport News, VA | 2 | $112,653 | 2025 |
| Hrcap - Clark 23-7014485 | A | Newport News, VA | 1 | $95,353 | 2023 |
| El Roi Childcare & Learning Center 43-2116503 | A | Hampton, VA | 2 | $80,154 | 2022 |
| Someplace Like Home 27-0381954 | A | Hampton, VA | 2 | $69,235 | 2022 |
| City of Newport News Parks & Rec | U | Newport News, VA | 1 | $66,708 | 2022 |
| Little Light House Care LLC - Nn | U | Newport News, VA | 1 | $17,357 | 2022 |
| Royal Care Academy 84-2277052 | A | Newport News, VA | 2 | $15,922 | 2022 |
| New Gen Kids LLC 85-4131678 | A | Hampton, VA | 1 | $15,000 | 2021 |
| Kiddy City Daycare LLC 27-5028317 | A | Newport News, VA | 1 | $15,000 | 2021 |
| Resurrection Lutheran School 32-0297978 | A | Newport News, VA | 2 | $15,000 | 2022 |
| Tots Around the Clock LLC | U | Newport News, VA | 1 | $15,000 | 2022 |
| Agape Early Learning Center 54-1968017 | A | Hampton, VA | 1 | $15,000 | 2021 |
| Hampton Roads International Montessori School | U | Newport News, VA | 1 | $15,000 | 2022 |
| New Generation Daycare and Learning Center | U | Norfolk, VA | 1 | $13,255 | 2022 |
| Panda's Play House 11-3743234 | A | Toano, VA | 2 | $12,236 | 2022 |
| A Heavenly Haven Inc | U | Newport News, VA | 1 | $9,245 | 2022 |
| Joyful Tots 82-3631370 | D | Hampton, VA | 1 | $7,500 | 2022 |
| Sunshine Faces 82-4859085 | A | Hampton, VA | 1 | $6,500 | 2021 |
| Lyfe Moments Kids & Company | U | 1 | $5,220 | 2022 | |
| Stepping Stones - Pilot House | U | Newport News, VA | 1 | $2,860 | 2022 |
| Peake Child Development Center | U | Hampton, VA | 1 | $0 | 2022 |
| Beehaven | U | 1 | $0 | 2022 | |
| Hampton University Child Development Center | U | Hampton, VA | 1 | $0 | 2022 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 73 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Peake Child Development Center Hampton, VA | A | $725,269 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT | 202640859349300004 |
| 2025 | Precious Jewels LLC Suffolk, VA | A | $640,690 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT | 202640859349300004 |
| 2025 | Arms of the King Newport News, VA | A | $315,767 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT | 202640859349300004 |
| 2025 | Tick Tock Around the Clock LLC Hampton, VA | A | $293,759 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT | 202640859349300004 |
| 2025 | Grand Kids Child Care Center Gloucester, VA | A | $251,752 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT | 202640859349300004 |
| 2025 | Warwick Kids Academy Operated by Dee Care LLC Newport News, VA | A | $234,907 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT | 202640859349300004 |
| 2025 | First Baptist Church Denbigh Child Newport News, VA | A | $193,315 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT | 202640859349300004 |
| 2025 | Horizons Unlimited Early Learning Center Urbanna, VA | A | $187,786 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT | 202640859349300004 |
| 2025 | Rf Wilkinson YMCA Preschool Newport News, VA | A | $183,365 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT | 202640859349300004 |
| 2025 | YMCA - Hunnicut Newport News, VA | A | $107,890 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT | 202640859349300004 |
| 2025 | Amazing Child Care and Learning Academy Newport News, VA | A | $58,016 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT | 202640859349300004 |
| 2024 | Peake Child Development Center Hampton, VA | A | $590,972 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT/OUTDOOR LEARNING | 202530219349300208 |
| 2024 | Precious Jewels LLC Suffolk, VA | A | $422,958 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT | 202530219349300208 |
| 2024 | Grand Kids Child Care Center Gloucester, VA | A | $313,039 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT | 202530219349300208 |
| 2024 | Warwick Kids Academy Operated by Dee Care LLC Newport News, VA | A | $263,785 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT | 202530219349300208 |
| 2024 | Tick Tock Around the Clock LLC Hampton, VA | A | $262,080 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT | 202530219349300208 |
| 2024 | Hampton Roads International Montessori School - Jefferson Newport News, VA | A | $229,320 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT | 202530219349300208 |
| 2024 | Horizons Unlimited Early Learning Center Urbanna, VA | A | $206,267 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT | 202530219349300208 |
| 2024 | Rf Wilkinson YMCA Preschool Newport News, VA | A | $203,840 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT | 202530219349300208 |
| 2024 | Arms of the King Newport News, VA | A | $189,279 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT | 202530219349300208 |
| 2024 | Hampton Roads International Montessori School - Hampton Newport News, VA | A | $166,227 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT | 202530219349300208 |
| 2024 | Ashton Day Care Colonial Beach, VA | A | $160,159 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT | 202530219349300208 |
| 2024 | YMCA - Hunnicut Newport News, VA | A | $150,453 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT/OUTDOOR LEARNING | 202530219349300208 |
| 2024 | Tots Around the Clock LLC Newport News, VA | A | $87,400 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT | 202530219349300208 |
| 2024 | Amazing Child Care and Learning Academy Newport News, VA | A | $54,637 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT/OUTDOOR LEARNING | 202530219349300208 |
| 2023 | Peake Child Development Center Hampton, VA | A | $403,550 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT/EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS | 202430399349301578 |
| 2023 | Hampton Roads International Montessori School - Jefferson Newport News, VA | A | $259,971 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT/EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS | 202430399349301578 |
| 2023 | Grand Kids Child Care Center Gloucester, VA | A | $214,275 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT/EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS | 202430399349301578 |
| 2023 | Arms of the King Newport News, VA | A | $158,847 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT/EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS | 202430399349301578 |
| 2023 | Tots Around the Clock LLC Newport News, VA | A | $158,167 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT/EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS | 202430399349301578 |
| 2023 | Children of Valour Newport News, VA | A | $145,227 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT/EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS | 202430399349301578 |
| 2023 | Rf Wilkinson YMCA Preschool Newport News, VA | A | $130,046 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT/EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS | 202430399349301578 |
| 2023 | YMCA - Hunnicut Newport News, VA | A | $126,115 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT/EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS | 202430399349301578 |
| 2023 | Horizons Unlimited Early Learning Center Urbanna, VA | A | $107,109 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT/EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS | 202430399349301578 |
| 2023 | Tick Tock Around the Clock LLC Hampton, VA | A | $100,012 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT/EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS | 202430399349301578 |
| 2023 | Hrcap - Clark Newport News, VA | A | $95,353 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT/EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS | 202430399349301578 |
| 2023 | YMCA - Wiley Newport News, VA | A | $47,309 | paid | CHILD CARE SLOT PAYMENT/EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS | 202430399349301578 |
| 2022 | City of Newport News Parks & Rec Newport News, VA | U | $66,708 | paid | GRANTS FOR SALARY BONUS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND SLOT PAYMENTS | 202320769349301202 |
| 2022 | Children of Valour Newport News, VA | A | $29,143 | paid | GRANTS FOR SALARY BONUS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND SLOT PAYMENTS | 202320769349301202 |
| 2022 | Bethel Child Development Center Hampton, VA | A | $26,182 | paid | GRANTS FOR SALARY BONUS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND SLOT PAYMENTS | 202320769349301202 |
| 2022 | Faith Child Care Center Hampton, VA | A | $24,921 | paid | GRANTS FOR SALARY BONUS, SCHOLARSIHPS AND SLOT PAYMENTS | 202320769349301202 |
| 2022 | El Roi Childcare & Learning Center Hampton, VA | A | $17,750 | paid | GRANTS FOR SALARY BONUS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND SLOT PAYMENTS | 202320769349301202 |
| 2022 | Little Light House Care LLC - Nn Newport News, VA | U | $17,357 | paid | GRANTS FOR SLARY BONUS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND SLOT PAYMENTS | 202320769349301202 |
| 2022 | Someplace Like Home Hampton, VA | A | $16,035 | paid | GRANS FOR SALARY BONUS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND SLOT PAYMENTS | 202320769349301202 |
| 2022 | Tots Around the Clock LLC Newport News, VA | U | $15,000 | paid | GRANT FOR GENERAL PURPOSES | 202320769349301202 |
| 2022 | Hampton Roads International Montessori School Newport News, VA | U | $15,000 | paid | GRANT FOR GENERAL PURPOSES | 202320769349301202 |
| 2022 | Little Light House Care - Hampton Hampton, VA | A | $14,957 | paid | GRANTS FOR SALARY BONUS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND SLOT PAYMENTS | 202320769349301202 |
| 2022 | New Generation Daycare and Learning Center Norfolk, VA | U | $13,255 | paid | GRANT FOR GENERAL PURPOSES | 202320769349301202 |
| 2022 | Royal Care Academy Newport News, VA | A | $10,800 | paid | GRANTS FOR SCHOLARSHIPLS | 202320769349301202 |
| 2022 | A Heavenly Haven Inc Newport News, VA | U | $9,245 + $1,000 non-cash | paid | GRANT PAID FOR GENERAL PURPOSES AND MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT TO ENHANCE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS | 202320769349301202 |
| 2022 | Joyful Tots Hampton, VA | D | $7,500 | paid | GRANT FOR GENERAL PURPOSES | 202320769349301202 |
| 2022 | Lyfe Moments Kids & Company | U | $5,220 | paid | GRANTS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS | 202320769349301202 |
| 2022 | Panda's Play House Toano, VA | A | $2,986 | paid | GRANTS FOR SALARY BONUS AND SLOT PAYMENTS | 202320769349301202 |
| 2022 | Stepping Stones - Pilot House Newport News, VA | U | $2,860 | paid | GRANTS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS | 202320769349301202 |
| 2022 | Beehaven | U | $0 + $884 non-cash | paid | MATERIALS TO BUILD BIRDHOUSES | 202320769349301202 |
| 2022 | Hampton University Child Development Center Hampton, VA | U | $0 + $1,000 non-cash | paid | SUPPLIES FOR TRAINING | 202320769349301202 |
| 2022 | Peake Child Development Center Hampton, VA | U | $0 + $1,000 non-cash | paid | SUPPLIES FOR TRAINING | 202320769349301202 |
| 2022 | Resurrection Lutheran School Newport News, VA | A | $0 + $775 non-cash | paid | SUPPLIES FOR TRAINING | 202320769349301202 |
| 2021 | City of Newport News Parks & Recreation Newport News, VA | U | $362,820 | paid | GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO CREATE ADDITIONAL SLOTS FOR CHILDREN, SITE RENOVATIONS, AND MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ENHANCE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. | 202240249349300704 |
| 2021 | Little Light House Care Center Hampton, VA | A | $214,279 | paid | GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO CREATE ADDITIONAL SLOTS FOR CHILDREN, SITE RENOVATIONS, AND MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ENHANCE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. | 202240249349300704 |
| 2021 | Bethel Child Development Center Hampton, VA | A | $116,311 | paid | GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO CREATE ADDITIONAL SLOTS FOR CHILDREN, SITE RENOVATIONS, AND MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ENHANCE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. | 202240249349300704 |
| 2021 | Faith Child Care Center Hampton, VA | A | $114,962 | paid | GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO CREATE ADDITIONAL SLOTS FOR CHILDREN, SITE RENOVATIONS, AND MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ENHANCE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. | 202240249349300704 |
| 2021 | Children of Valour Newport News, VA | A | $105,459 | paid | GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO CREATE ADDITIONAL SLOTS FOR CHILDREN, SITE RENOVATIONS, AND MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ENHANCE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. | 202240249349300704 |
| 2021 | El Roi Childcare & Learning Center Hampton, VA | A | $62,404 | paid | GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO CREATE ADDITIONAL SLOTS FOR CHILDREN, SITE RENOVATIONS, AND MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ENHANCE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. | 202240249349300704 |
| 2021 | Someplace Like Home Hampton, VA | A | $53,200 | paid | GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO CREATE ADDITIONAL SLOTS FOR CHILDREN, SITE RENOVATIONS, AND MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ENHANCE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. | 202240249349300704 |
| 2021 | New Gen Kids LLC Hampton, VA | A | $15,000 | paid | GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO CREATE ADDITIONAL SLOTS FOR CHILDREN, SITE RENOVATIONS, AND MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ENHANCE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. | 202240249349300704 |
| 2021 | Arms of the King Newport News, VA | A | $15,000 | paid | GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO CREATE ADDITIONAL SLOTS FOR CHILDREN, SITE RENOVATIONS, AND MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ENHANCE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. | 202240249349300704 |
| 2021 | Agape Early Learning Center Hampton, VA | A | $15,000 | paid | GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO CREATE ADDITIONAL SLOTS FOR CHILDREN, SITE RENOVATIONS, AND MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ENHANCE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. | 202240249349300704 |
| 2021 | Kiddy City Daycare LLC Newport News, VA | A | $15,000 | paid | GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO CREATE ADDITIONAL SLOTS FOR CHILDREN, SITE RENOVATIONS, AND MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ENHANCE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. | 202240249349300704 |
| 2021 | Resurrection Lutheran Church & School Newport News, VA | A | $15,000 | paid | GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO CREATE ADDITIONAL SLOTS FOR CHILDREN, SITE RENOVATIONS, AND MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ENHANCE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. | 202240249349300704 |
| 2021 | Panda's Playhouse Toano, VA | A | $9,250 | paid | GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO CREATE ADDITIONAL SLOTS FOR CHILDREN, SITE RENOVATIONS, AND MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ENHANCE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. | 202240249349300704 |
| 2021 | Sunshine Faces Hampton, VA | A | $6,500 | paid | GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO CREATE ADDITIONAL SLOTS FOR CHILDREN, SITE RENOVATIONS, AND MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ENHANCE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. | 202240249349300704 |
| 2021 | Royal Care Academy Newport News, VA | A | $5,122 | paid | GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO CREATE ADDITIONAL SLOTS FOR CHILDREN, SITE RENOVATIONS, AND MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ENHANCE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. | 202240249349300704 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | 2025 | 2025-06-30 | not stated | 2024v5.5 | 202640859349300004 |
| 990 | 2024 | 2024-06-30 | not stated | 2023v6.0 | 202530219349300208 |
| 990 | 2023 | 2023-06-30 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202430399349301578 |
| 990 | 2022 | 2022-06-30 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202320769349301202 |
| 990 | 2021 | 2021-06-30 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202240249349300704 |
Derived from IRS Form 990 e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/201421876.json.
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