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Sparrow Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Raymond Harris. It holds total assets of $100K. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. Total assets have decreased from $151K in 2011 to $83K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and Colorado. According to available records, Sparrow Charitable Foundation has made 114 grants totaling $3.3M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $488K in 2020 to $997K in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $1.9M distributed across 38 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $240 to $507K, with an average award of $29K. The foundation has supported 62 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Georgia, Texas, District of Columbia, which account for 56% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 19 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$30K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 33 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.
Sparrow Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 114 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in GA, TX, DC.
Sparrow Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $3.3M across 114 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $29K. Individual grants have ranged from $240 to $507K.
Sparrow Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sparrow Charitable Foundation is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 19 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond H Harris | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marydel R Harris | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephen R Harris | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carolyn E Arnold | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Timothy C Harris | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth A Black | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$727K
Total Assets
$83K
Fair Market Value
$83K
Net Worth
$83K
Grants Paid
$688K
Contributions
$800K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$5K
Total Grants
114
Total Giving
$3.3M
Average Grant
$29K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
62
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Of ViewIII - EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Hope InternationalIV - WORLD RELIEF | Lancaster, PA | $25K | 2021 |
| IlluminationsI - GREAT COMMISSION | Alpharetta, GA | $500K | 2022 |
| Elevate UsaIII - EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Arvada, CO | $100K | 2022 |
| Samaritan'S PurseIV - WORLD RELIEF | Boone, NC | $50K | 2022 |
| LifenetIII - EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Red Bluff, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Focus On The FamilyII - PRO FAMILY | Colorado Springs, CO | $50K | 2022 |
| Our CallingIV - WORLD RELIEF | Dallas, TX | $35K | 2022 |
| Elevate DallasIII - EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Starfish ProjectIII - EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Goshen, IN | $25K | 2022 |
| Virtual Missions PastorV - OTHER PURPOSES | Hurst, TX | $21K | 2022 |
| Excellence In GivingV - OTHER PURPOSES | Colorado Springs, CO | $18K | 2022 |
| Campus Crusade For ChristI - GREAT COMMISSION | Orlando, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| Spoken WorldwideI - GREAT COMMISSION | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| VocaIII - EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| First Baptist Church LongviewII - PRO FAMILY | Longview, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Northway ChurchII - PRO FAMILY | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Dallas Baptist UniversityIII - EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| ChristarI - GREAT COMMISSION | Richardson, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Counseling For Brazil MinistriesI - GREAT COMMISSION | Fort Worth, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Gfm MinistriesI - GREAT COMMISSION | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| International Students IncI - GREAT COMMISSION | Colorado Springs, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| MovementorgI - GREAT COMMISSION | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| 100 Fold StudioI - GREAT COMMISSION | Lakeside, MT | $5K | 2022 |
| Mission QuestI - GREAT COMMISSION | Wheaton, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| International OutreachI - GREAT COMMISSION | St Paul, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| The NavigatorsI - GREAT COMMISSION | Colorado Springs, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Lausanne MovementI - GREAT COMMISSION | Orlando, FL | $3K | 2022 |
| Outrageous LoveIV - WORLD RELIEF | Oklahoma City, OK | $3K | 2022 |
| Omf InternationalI - GREAT COMMISSION | Littleton, CO | $2K | 2022 |
| SimI - GREAT COMMISSION | Charlotte, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| East West International MinistriesI - GREAT COMMISSION | Plano, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| The Real Estate Council (Trec)V - OTHER PURPOSES | Dallas, TX | $500 | 2022 |
| Ten More TalentsIII - EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Mckinney, TX | $500 | 2022 |
| International Justice MissionII - PRO FAMILY | Washington, DC | $507K | 2021 |
| Redeemer City To CityI - GREAT COMMISSION | New York, NY | $100K | 2021 |
| Enright Foundational MinistriesIV - WORLD RELIEF | Post Orange, FL | $78K | 2021 |
| Strategic Resource GroupIV - WORLD RELIEF | Easton, MD | $50K | 2021 |
| Dallas Theological SeminaryIII - EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Dallas, TX | $35K | 2021 |
| Crown Financial MinistriesIII - EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | Birmingham, AL | $30K | 2021 |
| Dallas International Street ChurchIV - WORLD RELIEF | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2021 |