Ruth Parr Sparks Foundation
Invitation OnlyAlice, Texas · EIN 74-2844494 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,300 and $19,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driscoll Childrens Hospital | Corpus Christi, TX | Support childrens hospital | $28,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Cancer treatment and research | $28,000 |
| Corpus Christi Ministries Inc | Corpus Christi, TX | Assist needdy in community | $22,000 |
| Friends of Padre | Corpus Christi, TX | Padre Island beach cleanup and conservation | $19,000 |
| Jim Wells County First Responders | Alice, TX | Assist first responders | $17,820 |
| Rockport Center for the Arts | Rockport, TX | Support art related actrivities | $15,000 |
| Shelter A Mutt | Corpus Christi, TX | Euthanasia prevention | $14,500 |
| Art Center of Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX | Support arts and humanities | $10,000 |
| Gulf Coast Humane Society | Corpus Christi, TX | Animal support | $10,000 |
| Wings Rescue | Rockport, TX | Bird rescue and rehab | $10,000 |
| Gonzales Crystal Theatre | Gonzales, TX | Support youth | $9,960 |
| Gonzales County 4H Council | Gonzales, TX | Support youth | $8,300 |
| Del Mar College | Corpus Christi, TX | Assit students | $7,500 |
| Corpus Christi Museum | Corpus Christi, TX | Historical and cultural preservation | $7,500 |
| Kleberg County Pregnancy Center | Kingsville, TX | Assist young women | $2,500 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($169,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $379,580 | 25 |
| 2024 | $354,828 | 25 |
| 2023 | $333,528 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601679349100025
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2844494
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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