The Sparks Foundation
EIN 237029788Total Given 2016–2023
$1.2M
83 grants · $153K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $5K–$15K
grant size
35%
supporter · 17/48 multi-year
repeat
$6.4M
Assets (2023)
48
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Robert D Sparks
Phone
(901) 230-5192
Deadlines
March 31 and October 31
How to Apply
Organization information, contact, directors, tax status, project information, amount requested, tax-exempt certification, financial statements, project budget, list of donors
Restrictions
AREAS OF INTEREST INCLUDE EDUCATION, ARTS, HANDICAPPED, AND RELIGION; GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS INCLUDE TENNESSEE, MISSISSIPPI, TEXAS, ARIZONA, MONTANA, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS; TAX-EXEMPT, CURRENT ON ALL REPORTS FOR PRIOR GRANTS, WILL NOT CONSIDER REQUESTS FOR FEDERATED CAMPAIGNS, SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS, OR ORGANIZATIONS WHO DISCRIMINATE BASED ON RACE, ETHNIC ORIGIN, SEX, CREED, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $24 | $4.4M | $146K | 1 |
| 2017 | $54 | $4.9M | $246K | 1 |
| 2018 | $102K | $4.7M | $135K | 12 |
| 2019 | $292K | $5.0M | $353K | 13 |
| 2020 | $260K | $5.8M | $465K | 12 |
| 2022 | $242K | $5.2M | $-115K | 23 |
| 2023 | $327K | $6.4M | $1,000K | 21 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 83 grants on record
Minimum
$24
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$5K
Average
$15K
75th Pctl
$15K
Maximum
$100K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
RS
Robert D Sparks
Trustee
RS
Robert D Sparks
Trustee
RS
Robert D Sparks
Trustee
RS
Robert D Sparks
Trustee
RS
Robert D Sparks
Trustee
RS
Robert D Sparks
Trustee
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Robert D Sparks
Trustee
Grants Awarded (83 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Christian Church | Great Falls, MT | $100,000 | TO SUPPORT THE CHURCH'S MISSION TO CHANGE THE WORLD BY HELPING PEOPLE FIND AND FOLLOW JESUS | 2019 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | $70,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO INVEST IN NATIVE STUDENTS AND TRIBAL COLLEGE EDUCATION TO TRANSFORM... | 2020 |
| Oher Foundation | Nashville, TN | $62,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS BOTH IN NEED AND DISADVANTAGED, WITH EMPOWERING... | 2023 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Mem | Memphis, TN | $50,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO STRENGTHEN AND IMPROVE THE CITY OF MEMPHIS AND THE VICINITY THROUGH... | 2022 |
| Oher Foundation | Nashville, TN | $50,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS BOTH IN NEED AND DISADVANTAGED, WITH EMPOWERING... | 2022 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Mem | Memphis, TN | $50,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO STRENGTHEN AND IMPROVE THE CITY OF MEMPHIS AND THE VICINITY THROUGH... | 2018 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundatio | Stillwater, OK | $50,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO UNITE DONOR AND UNIVERSITY PASSIONS AND PRIORITIES TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE. | 2020 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Mem | Memphis, TN | $50,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE, AND ENCOURAGEMENT THAT ENABLES YOU TO FUEL... | 2020 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Mem | Memphis, TN | $50,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO STRENGTHEN AND IMPROVE THE CITY OF MEMPHIS AND THE VICINITY THROUGH... | 2019 |
| Turning Point USA NFP | Lemont, IL | $50,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO EDUCATE STUDENTS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY, FREE... | 2019 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Mem | Memphis, TN | $50,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO STRENGTHEN AND IMPROVE THE CITY OF MEMPHIS AND THE VICINITY THROUGH... | 2023 |
| America First Policy Institute | Washington, DC | $50,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION. | 2023 |
| Congressional Sportsmen's Foundatio | Washington, DC | $40,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK WITH CONGRESS TO ADVANCE HUNTING, ANGLING, RECREATIONAL SHOOTING AND TRAPPING | 2019 |
| Turning Point USA NFP | Lemont, IL | $25,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO EDUCATE STUDENTS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY, FREE... | 2022 |
| Victory Christian Church | Great Falls, MT | $25,000 | TO SUPPORT THE CHURCH'S MISSION TO CHANGE THE WORLD BY HELPING PEOPLE FIND AND FOLLOW JESUS | 2018 |
| Victory Church | Great Falls, MT | $25,000 | TO SUPPORT THE CHURCH'S MISSION TO CHANGE THE WORLD BY HELPING PEOPLE FIND AND FOLLOW JESUS | 2020 |
| Congressional Sportsmen's Foundatio | Washington, DC | $25,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK WITH CONGRESS TO ADVANCE HUNTING, ANGLING, RECREATIONAL SHOOTING AND TRAPPING | 2020 |
| Turning Point USA NFP | Lemont, IL | $25,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO EDUCATE STUDENTS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY, FREE... | 2023 |
| Americans of Faith | Atlanta, GA | $25,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION OF VOTER EDUCATION. | 2023 |
| Farmyard Animal Rescue | Katy, TX | $25,000 | To supporth the organization's mission | 2023 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $20,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO SERVE THE NATION BY HONORING ITS DEFENDERS, VETERANS, 1ST RESPONDERS,... | 2019 |
| Victory Church | Great Falls, MT | $10,000 | TO SUPPORT THE CHURCH'S MISSION TO CHANGE THE WORLD BY HELPING PEOPLE FIND AND FOLLOW JESUS | 2022 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO SERVE THE NATION BY HONORING ITS DEFENDERS, VETERANS, 1ST RESPONDERS,... | 2022 |
| Congressional Sportsmen's Foundatio | Washington, DC | $10,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK WITH CONGRESS TO ADVANCE HUNTING, ANGLING, RECREATIONAL SHOOTING AND TRAPPING | 2022 |
| Harvest Church | Germantown, TN | $10,000 | TO SUPPORT THE CHURCH'S MISSION TO WORSHIP GOD TOGETHER AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST. | 2022 |