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Sparkpeople Service Inc. is a private corporation based in CINCINNATI, OH. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Christopher Downie. It holds total assets of $968K. Annual income is reported at $286K. Total assets have grown from $800K in 2011 to $978K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Ohio and Alaska. According to available records, Sparkpeople Service Inc. has made 38 grants totaling $213K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $47K and $68K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $68K distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $15K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Alaska, Virginia, which account for 87% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Sparkpeople Service Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 38 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, AK, VA.
Sparkpeople Service Inc. has distributed a total of $213K across 38 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $15K.
Sparkpeople Service Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sparkpeople Service Inc. is headquartered in CINCINNATI, OH. While based in OH, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Downie | PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karina Downie | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ingrid Stahl | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$59K
Total Assets
$978K
Fair Market Value
$1.1M
Net Worth
$978K
Grants Paid
$47K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$23K
Distribution Amount
$51K
Total: $986K
Total Grants
38
Total Giving
$213K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$6K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community BridgesTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Watsonville, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Salvation ArmyTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Alexandria, VA | $15K | 2020 |
| St Stephen'S LutheranTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Santa Cruz, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Encompass Community ServicesTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Santa Cruz, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Monte Vista Christian ShcoolTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Watsonville, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Bay Area Lyme FoundationTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Portola Valley, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Animal Friends Rescue ProjectTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Pacific Grove, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| Fleahab IncTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Capitola, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Family Tree IncTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Wheat Ridge, CO | $500 | 2023 |
| City TeamTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | San Jose, CA | $6K | 2022 |
| Proyecto Fe InternationalTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Anchorage, AK | $6K | 2022 |
| Cincinnati-Kharkiv Sister City PartnershipTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Cincinnati, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Santa Cruz HopeTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Soquel, CA | $12K | 2021 |
| AfrpTO SUPPORT THE MISSON OF THE ORGANIZATION | Pacific Grove, CA | $3K | 2021 |
| Christ Lutheran ChurchTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Aptos, CA | $1K | 2021 |
| PelotoniaTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Columbus, OH | $100 | 2021 |
| Dan Beard CouncilTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Cincinnati, OH | $3K | 2020 |
| Boulder Creek Fire DeptTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | Boulder Creek, CA | $3K | 2020 |