The Sparks Foundation Inc
EIN 200396160 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$2.1M
61 grants · $263K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $1K–$25K
grant size
18%
balanced · 9/49 multi-year
repeat
$9.6M
Assets (2023)
49
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
C Todd Sparks
Phone
(432) 683-5203
Deadlines
90 days prior to requested funding date
How to Apply
Prescribed Forms
Restrictions
None
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $71K | $2.1M | $65K | 6 |
| 2017 | $115K | $2.8M | $811K | 6 |
| 2018 | $415K | $2.7M | $549K | 10 |
| 2019 | N/A | $2.6M | $319K | N/A |
| 2020 | $336K | $3.1M | $814K | 13 |
| 2022 | $892K | $7.1M | $3.8M | 20 |
| 2023 | $271K | $9.6M | $2.2M | 6 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 61 grants on record
Minimum
$83
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$2K
Average
$34K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$300K
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
67.2% of US grants
· Rank #1 of 9 states
$1.6M across
41 grants
9 of 254 counties
Top 9 counties
- 1 Travis
- 2 Midland
- 3 Martin
- 4 Dallas
- 5 McLennan
- 6 Collin
- 7 Ector
- 8 Nacogdoches
- 9 Harris
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (61 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | Austin, TX | $300,000 | To assist and support the services and programs of the foundation. | 2022 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | $200,000 | To assist and support the services and programs of the foundation. | 2022 |
| Senior Life of Midland | Midland, TX | $200,000 | To assist and support the services and programs of the foundation. | 2022 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | Austin, TX | $200,000 | To assist and support the services and programs of the foundation. | 2023 |
| High Sky Children's Ranch | Midland, TX | $151,150 | TO ASSIST AND SUPPORT THE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS OF THE FOUNDATION. | 2018 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | Austin, TX | $150,000 | TO ASSIST AND SUPPORT THE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS OF THE FOUNDATION. | 2018 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | $150,000 | To assist and support the services and programs of the foundation. | 2020 |
| Midland Memorial Foundation | Midland, TX | $100,000 | TO ASSIST AND SUPPORT THE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS OF THE FOUNDATION. | 2018 |
| Midland Classical Academy | Midland, TX | $100,000 | To assist and support the services and programs of the foundation. | 2022 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | Austin, TX | $100,000 | TO ASSIST AND SUPPORT THE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS OF THE FOUNDATION. | 2017 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | Austin, TX | $57,500 | To assist and support the services and programs of the foundation. | 2020 |
| High Sky Children's Ranch | Midland, TX | $50,000 | To assist and support the services and programs of the foundation. | 2020 |
| America First Policy Institute | Washington, DC | $50,000 | To assist and support the services and programs of the foundation. | 2022 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | Austin, TX | $50,000 | TO ASSIST AND SUPPORT THE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS OF THE FOUNDATION. | 2016 |
| Midland Bible Church | Midland, TX | $33,100 | To assist and support the services and programs of the foundation. | 2020 |
| Communio | Alexandria, VA | $25,000 | To assist and support the services and programs of the foundation. | 2020 |
| America First Policy Institute | Arlington, VA | $25,000 | To assist and support the services and programs of the foundation. | 2023 |
| Midland Chamber Foundation | Midland, TX | $25,000 | To assist and support the services and programs of the foundation. | 2023 |
| Midland Classical Academy | Midland, TX | $17,000 | TO ASSIST AND SUPPORT THE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS OF THE FOUNDATION. | 2016 |
| Christians Engaged | Garland, TX | $15,000 | To assist and support the services and programs of the foundation. | 2023 |
| Polwarth Ministries | Waco, TX | $10,000 | To assist and support the services and programs of the foundation. | 2020 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | $10,000 | To assist and support the services and programs of the foundation. | 2022 |
| The Village at Manor Park | Midland, TX | $10,000 | To assist and support the services and programs of the foundation. | 2022 |
| The Way Retreat Center | Midland, TX | $10,000 | TO ASSIST AND SUPPORT THE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS OF THE FOUNDATION. | 2017 |
| Midland Classical Academy | Midland, TX | $5,250 | To assist and support the services and programs of the foundation. | 2020 |
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