The Sparks Foundation
Historical FunderColumbia, Tennessee · EIN 23-7029788 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $375,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Robert D Sparks |
|---|---|
| Address | 2500 Carpenter Bridge Rd, Columbia TN 384017803 |
| Phone | 9017664412 |
| Form and materials | Organization information, contact, directors, tax status, project information, amount requested, tax-exempt certification, financial statements, project budget, list of donors |
| Deadlines | March 31 and October 31 |
| Restrictions | AREAS OF INTEREST INCLUDE EDUCATION, ARTS, HANDICAPPED, AND RELIGION; GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS INCLUDE TENNESSEE, MISSISSIPPI, TEXAS, ARIZONA, MONTANA, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS; TAX-EXEMPT, CURRENT ON ALL REPORTS FOR PRIOR GRANTS, WILL NOT CONSIDER REQUESTS FOR FEDERATED CAMPAIGNS, SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS, OR ORGANIZATIONS WHO DISCRIMINATE BASED ON RACE, ETHNIC ORIGIN, SEX, CREED, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| America First Policy Institute | Washington, DC | To support the organizations mission. | $375,000 |
| Covenant Church of Heber Springs | Heber Springs, AR | To support the church's mission | $5,000 |
| Ambassador Services International | Franklin, TN | to support the organization's mission. | $1,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($20,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $401,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $326,791 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541339349104029
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7029788
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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