The Sparkplug Foundation
New York, New York · EIN 331033952 · Private foundation
The Sparkplug Foundation is a New York-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $644K in annual giving against $5.7M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 267 grants for The Sparkplug Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
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.
Populations it has supported include black communities, foster youth, veterans.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute for the Critical Study of GENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $63K | 2024 |
| 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 | $50K | 2020 |
| Correctional Assn of Ny - Rapp GENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $40K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Sparkplug Foundation
From The Sparkplug Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
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. Example recipients include Institute for the Critical Study of, Social and Environmental Entreprene, Correctional Assn of Ny - Rapp. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Sparkplug Foundation give in grants?
- The Sparkplug Foundation reported $644K in grants in an indexed 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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