John and Polly Sparks Foundation
Invitation OnlyPennington, New Jersey · EIN 27-2992779 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.1M
Organizations funded64
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$100.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
From the return
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
98% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens' Healthcare of Atlanta | Brookhaven, GA | Unrestricted general | $500,000 |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $387,302 |
| Christian City Inc | Union City, GA | Unrestricted general | $300,000 |
| Grady Health Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $250,000 |
| Narsad Brain & Behavior Research Fdn | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $225,000 |
| The Morehouse School of Medicine | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $200,000 |
| Families 4 Families | Loganville, GA | Unrestricted general | $85,000 |
| American Psychological Foundation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general | $75,000 |
| The Community Fdn for Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $60,000 |
| Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| 247 Gateway LLC | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Youth for Christ | Norcross, GA | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Nami Georgia Inc | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Resilient Georgia Inc | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| Passion for Haiti Foundation Inc | Bradenton, FL | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Georgia Works | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Chris 180 Inc | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Rainbow Village | Duluth, GA | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Abba House | Dawsonville, GA | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Encore Community | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Caringworks Inc | Decatur, GA | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Thornwell Home | Clinton, SC | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Atlanta Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Penfield Addiction Ministries Inc | Union Point, GA | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Our House Inc | Decatur, GA | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| 3Keys Inc | Chamblee, GA | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Hillside | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $21,000 |
| Families and Work Institute Inc | Hillsborough, NJ | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Faithbridge Foster Care Inc | Alpharetta, GA | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atl | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Inc | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Georgia Center for Child Advocacy Inc | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Nicholas House Inc | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Must Ministries | Marietta, GA | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Solomon's Temple Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| This Must Be the Place | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Hope Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Atlanta Mission | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Southwest Christian Care | Union City, GA | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Georgia Parent Support Network Inc | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| The North Gwinnett | Buford, GA | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| America's Vetdogs | Smithtown, NY | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Georgians for a Healthy Future | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Coastal Plain Casa Inc | Tifton, GA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Ahimsa House Inc | Tucker, GA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Standup for Kids | Decatur, GA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Bannerman Baptist Church | Tallahassee, FL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Hapeville First United Methodist Church | Hapeville, GA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Families First Inc | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Mercy Care Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| The Carter Center Inc | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| George West Mental Health Foundation | Brookhaven, GA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Bloom | Fayetteville, GA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Community Assistance Center Inc | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Whitefoord-Meridian Education Resource | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| City of Refuge Inc | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Griffin-Center Point | Griffin, GA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| City Rescue Mission | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 64 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,138,302 | 64 |
| 2023 | $3,258,029 | 67 |
| 2022 | $3,725,325 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602109349100875
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2992779
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.