The Sparkplug Foundation
EIN 331033952Total Given 2016–2024
$4.9M
406 grants · $539K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $10K–$15K
grant size
8%
transactional · 28/371 multi-year
repeat
$11.0M
Assets (2024)
371
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
THE SPARKPLUG FOUNDATION
Phone
(877) 866-8285
Deadlines
APPLICATION DATE FOR FALL 2021 CYCLE: 10/11/2021
How to Apply
ONLINE CONTACT IS NEEDED PRIOR TO ACTUAL GRANT APPLICATION SUBMISSION. WRITTEN PROPOSALS FOR GRANT ARE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED. WRITTEN PROPOSAL NEEDS TO BE SPECIFIC--EXPLANING STEPS USED TO ACCOMPLISH GOALS, PERSONS AND MATERIALS NEEDED, ESPECIALLY DETAILING THE NEED OR ISSUE WHICH THE GRANT WILL ADDRESS. ESTIMATED COSTS FOR THE WORK WILL BE REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION.
Restrictions
SPARKPLUG FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS ONLY FOR SEED MONEY, OR TO LAUNCH NEW IDEAS WITHIN EXISTING PROJECTS--THERE ARE ALSO RESTICTIONS ON WHAT TYPE OF EXPENSE WHICH THEY WILL FUND
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $463K | $8.0M | $889K | 49 |
| 2017 | $396K | $8.5M | $591K | 41 |
| 2018 | $555K | $7.4M | $451K | 55 |
| 2019 | $560K | $8.5M | $517K | 49 |
| 2020 | $644K | $9.0M | $602K | 55 |
| 2021 | $541K | $10.5M | $1.8M | 39 |
| 2022 | $481K | $9.5M | $1.0M | 37 |
| 2023 | $544K | $10.5M | $888K | 38 |
| 2024 | $668K | $11.0M | $1.5M | 43 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 406 grants on record
Minimum
$450
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$10K
Average
$12K
75th Pctl
$15K
Maximum
$63K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
JM
John Francis Mulligan
2 yrs
Director
YG
Yoram Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
EG
Emmaia Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
FG
Felice Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
JM
John Francis Mulligan
2 yrs
Director
EG
Emmaia Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
FG
Felice Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
YG
Yoram Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
EG
Emmaia Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
FG
Felice Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
YG
Yoram Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
EG
Emmaia Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
YG
Yoram Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
FG
Felice Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
YG
Yoram Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
FG
Felice Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
EG
Emmaia Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
FG
Felice Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
EG
Emmaia Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
YG
Yoram Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
FG
Felice Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
EG
Emmaia Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
YG
Yoram Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
FG
Felice Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
YG
Yoram Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
EG
Emmaia Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
FG
Felice Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
YG
Yoram Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
EG
Emmaia Gelman
9+ yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (406 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute for the Critical Study of | New York, NY | $62,976 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Social and Environmental Entreprene | Calabasas, CA | $50,000 | The Energy Democracy Project is a mutual aid structure that serves as a collaborative resource and strategy center... | 2020 |
| Correctional Assn of Ny - Rapp | New York, NY | $40,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Interfaith Peace Builders | Takoma Park, MD | $30,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| G-8 Inc | San Juan, PR | $30,000 | Loderes Jovenes en Accion (LIJAC) is one of the twelve community-based organizations within the G-8, Inc. aiming to... | 2017 |
| Dissenters | Tinley Park, IL | $27,000 | We will use the funding to support the expansion and further development of Dissenters leadership development... | 2021 |
| Institute for the Critical Study of | New York, NY | $26,509 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Families for Freedom | New York, NY | $25,000 | THE PICTURE THE HOMELESS ORAL HISTORY PROJECT | 2018 |
| New Israel Fund | New York, NY | $25,000 | BIMKOM-PLANNERS FOR PLANNING RIGHTS HAQEL-IN DEFEN | 2018 |
| NEW ISRAEL FUND-Al-Bir | Jerusalem, None | $25,000 | "Training and mentorship for a network of 20 young activists from 10 rural Palestinian communities in the north... | 2020 |
| Black Alliance for Just Immigration | Brooklyn, NY | $25,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Palestinian Christians for Justice | Anaheim, CA | $20,700 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Alliance for Global Justice | Tucson, AZ | $20,150 | PHILLY THRIVEZOCHROTGENERAL SUPPORT | 2018 |
| Middle East Childrens Alliance | Berkeley, CA | $20,000 | THE FREEDOM THEATRERURAL WOMENS ASSN OF HEBREW | 2018 |
| Picture the Homeless | New York, NY | $20,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2018 |
| Equity Legal Services Inc | Belleville, IL | $20,000 | This program will conduct damage assessments of Centreville residents' homes to ascertain the costs of repairs... | 2020 |
| Balanda - Association for Arab Yout | Haifa, None | $20,000 | Through the use of innovative, popular education tools, Baladnas Hawiya project aims to combat the systematic... | 2021 |
| Portland Empowered | Portland, ME | $20,000 | In 2020, students across Southern Maine came together to advocate for anti-racism in schools. Youth Engagement... | 2021 |
| Rural Women'S Association | Berkeley, CA | $20,000 | The project seeks to protect the environment through education and practical trainings with children, youth, and... | 2021 |
| Housing Justice League | Atlanta, GA | $20,000 | Around 800 evictions are filed against tenants every week in Fulton County, Georgia. In response to this eviction... | 2021 |
| Alabama Coalition Immigrant Justice | Irondale, AL | $20,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Grass Roots Fund | Newmarket, NH | $20,000 | COMUNIDADES ENRAIZADAS COMMUNITY LAN | 2022 |
| Health Justice Commons | Richmond, CA | $20,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Wespac - National Students for Just | White Plains, NY | $20,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Urbe Apie Inc | Caguas, PR | $20,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |