The Sparks Foundation Trust Agreement
Invitation OnlyMattoon, Illinois · EIN 38-3681215 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$197K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $13,500.
From the return
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 Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fields Church the Fields Church | Mattoon, IL | Facility construction | $125,000 |
| Emerald Acres Sports Complex Land of Lincoln Sports Complex | Mattoon, IL | Facility construction | $25,000 |
| Coles County Habitat for Humanity Coles County Habitat for Humanity | Mattoon, IL | Operations | $13,500 |
| Mattoon Area Family YMCA Mattoon Area Family YMCA | Mattoon, IL | Operations | $10,000 |
| Rk Foundation Rk Foundation | Mattoon, IL | Class e entrepreneurial development | $10,000 |
| Sarah Bush Lincoln Foundation Sarah Bush Lincoln Foundation | Mattoon, IL | Hospice house /operations | $6,000 |
| Mattoon Public Library Mattoon Public Library | Mattoon, IL | Operations | $2,500 |
| Mattoon Community Food Center Mattoon Community Food Center | Mattoon, IL | Operations | $2,000 |
| Camp New Hope Camp New Hope | Mattoon, IL | Operations | $1,000 |
| Lifelinks Lifelinks | Mattoon, IL | Operations | $1,000 |
| Mid-Illinois Big Brothers Big Siste Mid-Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters | Charleston, IL | Operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $197,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $199,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $122,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612099349101101
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3681215
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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