Private foundation · EIN 46-5414973 · Driggs, Idaho · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Spark Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $147K total, median $30K. 100% of grants stayed in Idaho.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$147K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in ID
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Friends of the Valley Tetons Library IncVictor, IDOperations$50K
Teton Valley Housing AuthorityDriggs, IDOperations$41K
Education Foundation of Teton ValleyDriggs, IDOperations$30K
Teton Valley Collaborative for Early LearningDriggs, IDOperations$20K
Community Foundation of Teton ValleyDriggs, IDOperations$6,000

About this foundation

Spark Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Driggs, Idaho, administered in care of Spark Foundation, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Spark Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Spark Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $147K across 5 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Spark Foundation give?

Idaho (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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