Private foundation · EIN 20-0396160 · Midland, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Sparks Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Texas. The foundation accepts applications (90 days prior to requested funding date) and its median grant is $20K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $20K. 73% of grants stayed in Texas. Stated restrictions: None

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$1.1M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in TX
73%
of grants
Deadline
See below
90 days prior to requested funding date
Assets
$13M

How to apply

Prescribed Forms Contact: C Todd Sparks, 2600 Mockingbird Ln, Midland, Tx, 4326835203 Deadlines: 90 days prior to requested funding date Restrictions: None

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Midland Memorial FoundationMidland, TXTo assist and support the services and programs of the foundation.$300K
Texas Public Policy FoundationAustin, TXTo assist and support the services and programs of the foundation.$300K
PbbhcMidland, TXTo assist and support the services and programs of the foundation.$200K
America First Policy InstituteArlington, VATo assist and support the services and programs of the foundation.$125K
America First WorksArlington, VATo assist and support the services and programs of the foundation.$100K
Christians EngagedGarland, TXTo assist and support the services and programs of the foundation.$20K
One Accord for KidsMidland, TXTo assist and support the services and programs of the foundation.$10K
Midland Fair HavenMidland, TXTo assist and support the services and programs of the foundation.$10K
Celebration Family ChurchFritch, TXTo assist and support the services and programs of the foundation.$5,000
Flag FoundationTarpon Springs, FLTo assist and support the services and programs of the foundation.$1,000
Texas ScorecardLeander, TXTo assist and support the services and programs of the foundation.$1,000

By state: Texas 8 · Virginia 2 · Florida 1

About this foundation

The Sparks Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Midland, Texas, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Sparks Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Prescribed Forms Deadlines: 90 days prior to requested funding date.

How much does The Sparks Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 11 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does The Sparks Foundation Inc give?

Texas (8 grants), Virginia (2 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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