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Grants paid by The Sparks Foundation

EIN 23-7029788 · Columbia, TN · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T12

The Sparks Foundation of Columbia, TN (EIN 23-7029788) reported 40 grants paid totaling $1,010,500 to 24 recipients in tax years 2020–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

Grants paid

$1,010,500

40 grants

Recipients

24

distinct organizations

Tax years

2020–2024

4 filings in the corpus

By tax year

Grants by tax year, as the same figures
Tax yearGrants paidAmount paidApproved for future
202010$235,000
202216$181,500
202311$213,000
20243$381,000

Top recipients

The 24 recipients receiving the most from The Sparks Foundation, by grants paid, out of 24 distinct recipients.

Recipients ranked by total grants paid
RecipientMatchLocationGrantsTotal paidLatest year
America First Policy InstituteUWashington, DC2$425,0002024
Community Foundation of Greater Mem 58-1723645CMemphis, TN3$150,0002023
Oher Foundation 81-2894755CNashville, TN2$112,0002023
American Indian College Fund 52-1573446BDenver, CO1$70,0002020
Oklahoma State University Foundatio 73-6097060CStillwater, OK1$50,0002020
Victory Church 81-0414744BGreat Falls, MT3$40,0002023
Harvest ChurchUGermantown, TN3$30,0002023
Covenant Church of Heber SpringsUHeber Springs, AR4$20,0002024
Wls FoundationUBelton, SC2$15,0002022
Jordan Thomas Foundation 20-3498598BBrentwood, TN2$15,0002023
All 4him Gathering MinistriesUGreat Falls, MT2$12,5002023
Ambassador Services International 84-5066575CFranklin, TN2$11,0002024
Gary Sinise FoundationULos Angeles, CA1$10,0002022
Celebration Beach ChurchUNaples, FL2$7,5002023
Vanderbilt UniversityUNashville, TN1$6,5002022
Purdue Research Foundation 35-1052049CWest Lafayette, IN1$5,0002020
Omaha Home for Boys 47-0376529BOmaha, NE1$5,0002022
World Relief Corp 23-6393344DBaltimore, MD1$5,0002022
Ada Jenkins Center 56-1927067BDavidson, NC1$5,0002022
Memphis University School 62-0545618BMemphis, TN1$5,0002020
The Bulldog Club Inc 51-0163622BMississippi State, MS1$5,0002020
American Muslim Advisory Council 36-4720454BNashville, TN1$2,5002022
Inner City Muslim Action NetworkUAtlanta, GA1$2,5002022
Boy Scouts Middle Tn CouncilUNashville, TN1$1,0002023

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Every grant

All 40 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.

Grants reported by The Sparks Foundation
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2024America First Policy Institute Washington, DCU$375,000paidTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION.202541339349104029
2024Covenant Church of Heber Springs Heber Springs, ARU$5,000paidTO SUPPORT THE CHURCH'S MISSION202541339349104029
2024Ambassador Services International Franklin, TNC$1,000paidto support the organization's mission.202541339349104029
2023Oher Foundation Nashville, TNC$62,000paidTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS BOTH IN NEED AND DISADVANTAGED, WITH EMPOWERING OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENRICH THEIR LIVES, AND PROVIDE A MECHANISM FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AND HEALTHY LIVING BY ADDRESSING THEIR OBSTACLES AND FINDIND SOLUTIONS.202433109349100348
2023Community Foundation of Greater Mem Memphis, TNC$50,000paidTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO STRENGTHEN AND IMPROVE THE CITY OF MEMPHIS AND THE VICINITY THROUGH PHILANTHROPY.202433109349100348
2023America First Policy Institute Washington, DCU$50,000paidTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION.202433109349100348
2023Ambassador Services International Franklin, TNC$10,000paidto support the organization's mission.202433109349100348
2023Jordan Thomas Foundation Brentwood, TNB$10,000paidTO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH PROSTHESES.202433109349100348
2023Harvest Church Germantown, TNU$10,000paidTO SUPPORT THE CHURCH'S MISSION TO WORSHIP GOD TOGETHER AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST.202433109349100348
2023All 4him Gathering Ministries Great Falls, MTU$5,000paidTO SUPPORT THE MINISTRY'S MISSION202433109349100348
2023Victory Church Great Falls, MTB$5,000paidTO SUPPORT THE CHURCH'S MISSION TO CHANGE THE WORLD BY HELPING PEOPLE FIND AND FOLLOW JESUS202433109349100348
2023Celebration Beach Church Naples, FLU$5,000paidTO SUPPORT THE CHURCH'S MISSION TO CHANGE THE WORLD BY HELPING PEOPLE FIND AND FOLLOW JESUS202433109349100348
2023Covenant Church of Heber Springs Heber Springs, ARU$5,000paidTO SUPPORT THE CHURCH'S MISSION202433109349100348
2023Boy Scouts Middle Tn Council Nashville, TNU$1,000paidTo support the Organization's mission.202433109349100348
2022Oher Foundation Nashville, TNC$50,000paidTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS BOTH IN NEED AND DISADVANTAGED, WITH EMPOWERING OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENRICH THEIR LIVES, AND PROVIDE A MECHANISM FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AND HEALTHY LIVING BY ADDRESSING THEIR OBSTACLES AND FINDIND SOLUTIONS.202303049349100035
2022Community Foundation of Greater Mem Memphis, TNC$50,000paidTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO STRENGTHEN AND IMPROVE THE CITY OF MEMPHIS AND THE VICINITY THROUGH PHILANTHROPY.202303049349100035
2022Victory Church Great Falls, MTB$10,000paidTO SUPPORT THE CHURCH'S MISSION TO CHANGE THE WORLD BY HELPING PEOPLE FIND AND FOLLOW JESUS202303049349100035
2022Gary Sinise Foundation Los Angeles, CAU$10,000paidTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO SERVE THE NATION BY HONORING ITS DEFENDERS, VETERANS, 1ST RESPONDERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THOSE IN NEED.202303049349100035
2022Harvest Church Germantown, TNU$10,000paidTO SUPPORT THE CHURCH'S MISSION TO WORSHIP GOD TOGETHER AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST.202303049349100035
2022All 4him Gathering Ministries Great Falls, MTU$7,500paidTO SUPPORT THE MINISTRY'S MISSION202303049349100035
2022Vanderbilt University Nashville, TNU$6,500paidTO SUPPORT VANDERBILT INNOVATION CENTER.202303049349100035
2022Omaha Home for Boys Omaha, NEB$5,000paidTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THE HELP BOYS BUILD SKILLS NEEDED TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY.202303049349100035
2022Covenant Church of Heber Springs Heber Springs, ARU$5,000paidTO SUPPORT THE CHURCH'S MISSION202303049349100035
2022World Relief Corp Baltimore, MDD$5,000paidTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S EFFORTS TO OVERCOME VIOLENCE, POVERTY, DISPLACEMENT AND INJUSTICE.202303049349100035
2022Wls Foundation Belton, SCU$5,000paidTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO STRENGTHEN VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE FIGHT TO HEAL FROM TRAUMA AND LIVE WELL.202303049349100035
2022Jordan Thomas Foundation Brentwood, TNB$5,000paidTO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH PROSTHESES.202303049349100035
2022Ada Jenkins Center Davidson, NCB$5,000paidTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO HELP PEOPLE CREATE LASTING SOLUTIONS FOR ECONOMIC STABILITY.202303049349100035
2022Inner City Muslim Action Network Atlanta, GAU$2,500paidTO SUPPORT THE NETWORK'S MISSION TO FOSTER HEALTH, WELLNESS AND HEALING IN THE INNER-CITY.202303049349100035
2022Celebration Beach Church Naples, FLU$2,500paidTO SUPPORT THE CHURCH'S MISSION TO CHANGE THE WORLD BY HELPING PEOPLE FIND AND FOLLOW JESUS202303049349100035
2022American Muslim Advisory Council Nashville, TNB$2,500paidTO SUPPORT CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY IN NASHVILLE'S MINORITY COMMUNIITIES INCLUDING VACCINE DRIVES AND SUPPORT NEW AFGHAN REFUGEES.202303049349100035
2020American Indian College Fund Denver, COB$70,000paidTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO INVEST IN NATIVE STUDENTS AND TRIBAL COLLEGE EDUCATION TO TRANSFORM LIVES AND COMMUNITIES.202123159349101642
2020Community Foundation of Greater Mem Memphis, TNC$50,000paidTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE, AND ENCOURAGEMENT THAT ENABLES YOU TO FUEL LASTING CHANGE AND MAXIMIZE THE POTENTIAL OF THE COMMUNITY.202123159349101642
2020Oklahoma State University Foundatio Stillwater, OKC$50,000paidTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO UNITE DONOR AND UNIVERSITY PASSIONS AND PRIORITIES TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE.202123159349101642
2020Victory Church Great Falls, MTB$25,000paidTO SUPPORT THE CHURCH'S MISSION TO CHANGE THE WORLD BY HELPING PEOPLE FIND AND FOLLOW JESUS202123159349101642
2020Harvest Church Germantown, TNU$10,000paidTO SUPPORT THE CHURCH'S MISSION TO WORSHIP GOD TOGETHER AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST.202123159349101642
2020Wls Foundation Belton, SCU$10,000paidTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO STRENGTHEN VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE FIGHT TO HEAL FROM TRAUMA AND LIVE WELL.202123159349101642
2020The Bulldog Club Inc Mississippi State, MSB$5,000paidTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENT ATHLETES202123159349101642
2020Purdue Research Foundation West Lafayette, INC$5,000paidTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO ADVANCE THE QUEST FOR PREEMINENCE IN DISCOVERY, LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT THRU EFFECTIVE STEWARDSHIP OF ASSETS202123159349101642
2020Covenant Church of Heber Springs Heber Springs, ARU$5,000paidTO SUPPORT THE CHURCH'S MISSION202123159349101642
2020Memphis University School Memphis, TNB$5,000paidTO SUPPORT THE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR BOYS202123159349101642

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.

Source filings

Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.

Returns this page is derived from
FormTax yearPeriod endFiledSchemaIRS OBJECT_ID
990PF20242024-12-31not stated2024v5.1202541339349104029
990PF20232023-12-31not stated2023v5.1202433109349100348
990PF20222022-12-31not stated2022v5.0202303049349100035
990PF20202020-12-31not stated2020v4.0202123159349101642

Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/237029788.json.

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