Grants paid in 2025
11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Fields Church the Fields ChurchMattoon, IL | Facility construction | $125K |
| Emerald Acres Sports Complex Land of Lincoln Sports ComplexMattoon, IL | Facility construction | $25K |
| Coles County Habitat for Humanity Coles County Habitat for HumanityMattoon, IL | Operations | $14K |
| Mattoon Area Family YMCA Mattoon Area Family YMCAMattoon, IL | Operations | $10K |
| Rk Foundation Rk FoundationMattoon, IL | Class e entrepreneurial development | $10K |
| Sarah Bush Lincoln Foundation Sarah Bush Lincoln FoundationMattoon, IL | Hospice house /operations | $6,000 |
| Mattoon Public Library Mattoon Public LibraryMattoon, IL | Operations | $2,500 |
| Mattoon Community Food Center Mattoon Community Food CenterMattoon, IL | Operations | $2,000 |
| Camp New Hope Camp New HopeMattoon, IL | Operations | $1,000 |
| Lifelinks LifelinksMattoon, IL | Operations | $1,000 |
| Mid-Illinois Big Brothers Big Siste Mid-Illinois Big Brothers Big SistersCharleston, IL | Operations | $1,000 |
About this foundation
Sparks Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mattoon, Illinois, administered in care of Ray a Sparks, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Sparks Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Sparks Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $197K across 11 grants, a median of $6,000.
Where does Sparks Foundation give?
Illinois (11 grants), per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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