Grey Sparrow Foundation
Invitation OnlyWest Des Moines, Iowa · EIN 83-4635234 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
38% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope Assembly of God | Urbandale, IA | Missions/Outreach/Education | $100,000 |
| Valley Church | West Des Moines, IA | Missions/Outreach/Education | $100,000 |
| Des Moines Christian School | Urbandale, IA | Missions/Outreach/Education | $30,000 |
| Agape Pregnancy Resource Center | Des Moines, IA | Missions/Outreach/Education | $20,000 |
| Christ Unlimited Ministries | Dewey, AZ | Missions/Outreach/Education | $20,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Missions/Outreach/Education | $15,000 |
| Family Research Council | Washington, DC | Missions/Outreach/Education | $10,000 |
| Got Questions | Colorado Springs, CO | Missions/Outreach/Education | $10,000 |
| Garden Gate Ranch Inc | Indianola, IA | Missions/Outreach/Education | $10,000 |
| Intl Fellowship of Christians & Jew | Chicago, IL | Missions/Outreach/Education | $10,000 |
| Life 1071 | West Des Moines, IA | Missions/Outreach/Education | $5,000 |
| Godspeed Equine | Dallas Center, IA | Missions/Outreach/Education | $5,000 |
| Marthas House of Hope Inc | Gilbert, IA | Missions/Outreach/Education | $5,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($20,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $360,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $370,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523019349101122
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-4635234
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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