Work at this foundation?
Claim this profile to manage it and see interest from grant seekers.
The Sparrow Foundation is a private corporation based in PLANO, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Sally Anderson. It holds total assets of $6.6M. Annual income is reported at $826K. Total assets have grown from $4K in 2011 to $6.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2015 to 2024. According to available records, The Sparrow Foundation has made 5 grants totaling $301K, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $1K in 2020 to $300K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $400 to $150K, with an average award of $60K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Texas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
The Sparrow Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 5 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX.
The Sparrow Foundation has distributed a total of $301K across 5 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $60K. Individual grants have ranged from $400 to $150K.
The Sparrow Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Sparrow Foundation is headquartered in PLANO, TX.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Ann Brock | PRES & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$6.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$6.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
5
Total Giving
$301K
Average Grant
$60K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greater DallasCHARITABLE OPERATION | Dallas, TX | $150K | 2023 |
| North Texas Food BankCHARITABLE OPERATION | Plano, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| June Shelton SchoolCHARITABLE OPERATION | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Minnie'S Food PantryCHARITABLE OPERATION | Plano, TX | $1K | 2020 |