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The Sparkplug Foundation

New York, New York  ·  EIN 331033952  ·  Private foundation

The Sparkplug Foundation is a New York-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $644K in annual giving against $5.7M in assets. This page documents the 267 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Sparkplug Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$644K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$5.7M
Total assets
267
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Sparkplug Foundation funds

The Sparkplug Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, education, faith-based (christian), faith-based (muslim), and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Muslim)Food & AgricultureHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include black communities, foster youth, veterans.

black communitiesfoster youthveterans

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Sparkplug Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Institute for the Critical Study of
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$63K2024
Social and Environmental Entreprene
The Energy Democracy Project is a mutual aid structure that serves as a collaborative resource and strategy center for creating programs and
Calabasas, CA$50K2020
Correctional Assn of Ny - Rapp
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$40K2020
G-8 Inc
Loderes Jovenes en Accion (LIJAC) is one of the twelve community-based organizations within the G-8, Inc. aiming to develop leadership skill
San Juan, PR$30K2017
Interfaith Peace Builders
GENERAL SUPPORT
Takoma Park, MD$30K2022
Institute for the Critical Study of
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$27K2023
New Israel Fund
BIMKOM-PLANNERS FOR PLANNING RIGHTS HAQEL-IN DEFEN
New York, NY$25K2018
Families for Freedom
THE PICTURE THE HOMELESS ORAL HISTORY PROJECT
New York, NY$25K2018
New Israel Fund-al-bir
"Training and mentorship for a network of 20 young activists from 10 rural Palestinian communities in the north of Israel who want to creati
$25K2020
Black Alliance for Just Immigration
GENERAL SUPPORT
Brooklyn, NY$25K2020
Palestinian Christians for Justice
GENERAL SUPPORT
Anaheim, CA$21K2024
Alliance for Global Justice
PHILLY THRIVEZOCHROTGENERAL SUPPORT
Tucson, AZ$20K2018
Middle East Childrens Alliance
THE FREEDOM THEATRERURAL WOMENS ASSN OF HEBREW
Berkeley, CA$20K2018
Picture the Homeless
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$20K2018
Human Rights Defenders Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT
$20K2024

The Sparkplug Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$396K
2018$555K
2020$644K
2022$481K
2023$509K
2024$668K

How to apply for funding from The Sparkplug Foundation

From The Sparkplug Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“APPLICATION DATE FOR FALL 2020 CYCLE: 11/9/2020”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at sparkplugfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Sparkplug Foundation

Does The Sparkplug Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Sparkplug Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Sparkplug Foundation fund?
The Sparkplug Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Institute for the Critical Study of, Social and Environmental Entreprene, Correctional Assn of Ny - Rapp. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Sparkplug Foundation give in grants?
The Sparkplug Foundation reported $644K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.3M over 267 grants.
Where is The Sparkplug Foundation located?
The Sparkplug Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 331033952.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Sparkplug Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Sparkplug Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.