SparkWell is an Anti Entropy program designed to help high-impact nonprofit projects test ideas, develop operational capabilities, and launch as independent entities. We provide a temporary home for a diverse range of promising initiatives.
We believe that we’re living through a transformational period in history. Catastrophic risks loom large, whether from climate change, factory farming, pandemics, nuclear or cyber warfare, or the misalignment or misuse of intelligent systems.
A transformational period in history warrants a transformation in philanthropy — and we want to give innovative projects the support they need to test their ideas and scale. We leverage our skills and experience with nonprofit operations to guide enrolled projects through a bespoke acceleration roadmap.
Within 6–24 months, your project will graduate into an independent entity with operational best practices. This will put you in a position to scale your activities — and help mitigate the catastrophic risks facing us.
Participating in the SparkWell program has been a game-changer for our project. We’ve been able to receive 501(c)(3) funding, run a hiring round, build operational capacity, and ultimately get to work! The support we received — especially around budgets and grant writing — has been invaluable as we raise further funding. We are grateful to have SparkWell as a partner in getting our start and putting us on the path to impact and independence.
Jessie Hsia Project Manager at NYC Impact Hub
SparkWell offers 6-month, 12-month, or 24-month tracks to accommodate projects at different stages.
We enable each project to:
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Test ideas
Receive tax-exempt funding via Anti Entropy's 501(c)(3)
Run your project, including hiring staff, contractors, and managing expenses
Receive feedback and develop your theory of change
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Develop operational capabilities
Access your bank account, company card, and dashboard
Receive mentorship and resources from your Project Liaison
Leave bookkeeping and compliance to us
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Launch an independent entity
Monitor progress along entity formation milestones
Be on track to independence within 6, 12, or 24 months
Launch an independent entity when you’re ready
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We apply a 7% service fee on funds raised or received during the program.