Private Foundation · TX
Sparks Foundation
Houston, TX · EIN 263473292 · Website ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$366K
Total Giving
$229K
Grants on File
420
Average Grant
$544
Giving Radius
Where Sparks Foundation Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
No application guidelines on file — check the foundation's website directly.
On Unsolicited Proposals no
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| $428 | 2020 | |
| $369 | 2020 | |
| $555 | 2020 | |
| $225 | 2020 | |
| $394 | 2020 | |
| $321 | 2020 | |
| $555 | 2020 | |
| $154 | 2020 | |
| $184 | 2020 | |
| $154 | 2020 | |
| $368 | 2020 | |
| $801 | 2020 | |
| $169 | 2020 | |
| $212 | 2020 | |
| $154 | 2020 | |
| $780 | 2020 | |
| $460 | 2020 | |
| $463 | 2020 | |
| $656 | 2020 | |
| $791 | 2020 | |
| $180 | 2020 | |
| $561 | 2020 | |
| $689 | 2020 | |
| $672 | 2020 | |
| $180 | 2020 |
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Section V
Board of Directors
- ELIZABETH SPARKS PRESIDENT
- DAVID SPARKS SECRETARY
- ANDREW SPARKS BOARD MEMBER
- KATHLEEN SPARKS BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH SPARKS PRESIDENT
- DAVID SPARKS SECRETARY
- ANDREW SPARKS BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH SPARKS PRESIDENT
- DAVID SPARKS SECRETARY
- ANDREW SPARKS BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH SPARKS PRESIDENT
- DAVID SPARKS SECRETARY
- ANDREW SPARKS BOARD MEMBER
Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $222K | — | $279K | $157K |
| 2022 | $228K | — | $244K | $233K |
| 2021 | $232K | — | $161K | $197K |
| 2020 | $260K | — | $218K | $192K |
| 2019 | $231K | — | $298K | $262K |
| 2015 | $198K | — | $84K | $159K |
| 2014 | $186K | — | $137K | $115K |
| 2013 | $175K | — | $126K | $98K |
| 2012 | $127K | — | $73K | $73K |
| 2012 | $143K | — | $50K | $90K |
Section VII
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