The Sparr Foundation
Historical FunderWernersville, Pennsylvania · EIN 22-2512696 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,250 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED TRUSTEES |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 SOUTH CHURCH RD, WERNERSVILLE PA 19565 |
| Phone | 6106783303 |
| Form and materials | A WRITTEN OR ORAL REQUEST STATING TO WHOM AND PURPOSE OF GRANT |
| Deadlines | DEADLINES TO BE PUBLISHED ANNUALLY IN A LOCAL NEWSPAPER |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shillington Church of Christ | Shillington, PA | Charitable donation | $4,000 |
| Delaware Valley Christian Camp | Douglassville, PA | Charitable donation | $3,000 |
| Coventry Christian School | Pottstown, PA | Charitable donation | $1,250 |
| Alvernia University | Reading, PA | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Alvernia University | Reading, PA | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Alvernia University | Reading, PA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($9,250). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $1,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630519349100703
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2512696
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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