The Sparks Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 23-7029788
Foundation Overview
Based in Columbia, TN, The Sparks Foundation has awarded 148 grants totaling $1,742,429 to organizations in Tennessee, Mississippi and 21 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $16 to $70,000, with a median award of $5,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,742,429
Total Assets
$6,424,463
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
21
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Growth
+100%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 48%
10 of 21 recipients (48%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Tennessee
Grants are geographically diversified with 37% in Tennessee and funding distributed across 23 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Tennessee, funding concentrates in Nashville (36%), Memphis (22%), Germantown (13%).
Funding Trajectory
+1361529%
Strong 1361529% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (49%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Sparks Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charitable Contributions Passed On | $41 | Unknown, TN, US | Unknown | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Mem | $50,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Strengthen And Improve The City Of Memphis And The Vicinity Through Philanthropy. | 2023 |
| Victory Church | $5,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | To Support The Church's Mission To Change The World By Helping People Find And Follow Jesus | 2023 |
| Oher Foundation | $62,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Individuals Both In Need And Disadvantaged, With Empowering Opportunities That Enrich Their Lives, And Provide A Mechanism For Higher Education And Healthy Living By Addressing Their Obstacles And Findind Solutions. | 2023 |
| Congressional Sportsmen's Foundatio | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support The Organization's Work With Congress To Advance Hunting, Angling, Recreational Shooting And Trapping | 2023 |
| Harvest Church | $10,000 | Germantown, TN, US | To Support The Church's Mission To Worship God Together And Make Disciples Of Jesus Christ. | 2023 |
| Covenant Church Of Heber Springs | $5,000 | Heber Springs, AR, US | To Support The Church's Mission | 2023 |
| Turning Point Usa Nfp | $25,000 | Lemont, IL, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Educate Students About The Importance Of Fiscal Responsibility, Free Markets, And Capitalism. | 2023 |
| Jordan Thomas Foundation | $10,000 | Brentwood, TN, US | To Assist In The Organization's Mission To Provide Children With Prostheses. | 2023 |
| Celebration Beach Church | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Support The Church's Mission To Change The World By Helping People Find And Follow Jesus | 2023 |
| All 4him Gathering Ministries | $5,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | To Support The Ministry's Mission | 2023 |
| America First Policy Institute | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support The Organizations Mission. | 2023 |
| Americans Of Faith | $25,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Organizations Mission Of Voter Education. | 2023 |
| Ambassador Services International | $10,000 | Franklin, TN, US | To Support The Organization's Mission. | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Middle Tn Council | $1,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Support The Organization's Mission. | 2023 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundat | $3,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Organization's Mission. | 2023 |
| Operation Light Shine | $10,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Support The Organization's Mission. | 2023 |
| Love One International | $10,000 | Brentwood, TN, US | To Support The Organization's Mission. | 2023 |
| Nashville Antihuman Traffking Coali | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Support The Organizations Mission. | 2023 |
| National Football Hall Of Farme | $750 | Canton, OH, US | To Support The Organization's Mission. | 2023 |
| Farmyard Animal Rescue | $25,000 | Katy, TX, US | To Supporth The Organization's Mission | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Mem | $50,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Strengthen And Improve The City Of Memphis And The Vicinity Through Philanthropy. | 2022 |
| Victory Church | $10,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | To Support The Church's Mission To Change The World By Helping People Find And Follow Jesus | 2022 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Serve The Nation By Honoring Its Defenders, Veterans, 1st Responders, Their Families And Those In Need. | 2022 |
| Oher Foundation | $50,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Individuals Both In Need And Disadvantaged, With Empowering Opportunities That Enrich Their Lives, And Provide A Mechanism For Higher Education And Healthy Living By Addressing Their Obstacles And Findind Solutions. | 2022 |
| Congressional Sportsmen's Foundatio | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support The Organization's Work With Congress To Advance Hunting, Angling, Recreational Shooting And Trapping | 2022 |
| Harvest Church | $10,000 | Germantown, TN, US | To Support The Church's Mission To Worship God Together And Make Disciples Of Jesus Christ. | 2022 |
| Jdrf International | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Organizations Mission To Accelerate Breakthroughts To Cure, Prevent And Treat Type 1 Diabetes | 2022 |
| Covenant Church Of Heber Springs | $5,000 | Heber Springs, AR, US | To Support The Church's Mission | 2022 |
| Turning Point Usa Nfp | $25,000 | Lemont, IL, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Educate Students About The Importance Of Fiscal Responsibility, Free Markets, And Capitalism. | 2022 |
| Wls Foundation | $5,000 | Belton, SC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Strengthen Veterans And Their Families In The Fight To Heal From Trauma And Live Well. | 2022 |
| Jordan Thomas Foundation | $5,000 | Brentwood, TN, US | To Assist In The Organization's Mission To Provide Children With Prostheses. | 2022 |
| Celebration Beach Church | $2,500 | Naples, FL, US | To Support The Church's Mission To Change The World By Helping People Find And Follow Jesus | 2022 |
| All 4him Gathering Ministries | $7,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | To Support The Ministry's Mission | 2022 |
| American Muslim Advisory Council | $2,500 | Nashville, TN, US | To Support Civic Engagement And Advocacy In Nashville's Minority Communiities Including Vaccine Drives And Support New Afghan Refugees. | 2022 |
| Inner City Muslim Action Network | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Network's Mission To Foster Health, Wellness And Healing In The Inner-city. | 2022 |
| Ada Jenkins Center | $5,000 | Davidson, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Help People Create Lasting Solutions For Economic Stability. | 2022 |
| David Metcalf Invisible Wound Found | $5,000 | Naperville, IL, US | To Support The Foundation's Mission To Advance Brain Health Care For Military And Veterans. | 2022 |
| Omaha Home For Boys | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | To Support The Organization's Mission The Help Boys Build Skills Needed To Become Productive Members Of Their Community. | 2022 |
| Persist Nashville | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Support Organziation's Goal To Unifty The Community To Double The Rate Of College Graduates In Nashville. | 2022 |
| Skiduck | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Enrich The Lives Of Disadvantaged And Financially Underpriviledged Children By Teaching And Sharing Skiing And Snowboarding. | 2022 |
| Voice For Children Of San Antonio | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | To Support The Organization's Advocacy For Children To Improve Programs, Practivies And Policy. | 2022 |
| World Relief Corp | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Support Organization's Efforts To Overcome Violence, Poverty, Displacement And Injustice. | 2022 |
| Vanderbilt University | $6,500 | Nashville, TN, US | To Support Vanderbilt Innovation Center. | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Mem | $50,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Strengthen And Improve The City Of Memphis And The Vicinity Through Philanthropy. | 2022 |
| Victory Church | $10,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | To Support The Church's Mission To Change The World By Helping People Find And Follow Jesus | 2022 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Serve The Nation By Honoring Its Defenders, Veterans, 1st Responders, Their Families And Those In Need. | 2022 |
| Oher Foundation | $50,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Individuals Both In Need And Disadvantaged, With Empowering Opportunities That Enrich Their Lives, And Provide A Mechanism For Higher Education And Healthy Living By Addressing Their Obstacles And Findind Solutions. | 2022 |
| Congressional Sportsmen's Foundatio | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support The Organization's Work With Congress To Advance Hunting, Angling, Recreational Shooting And Trapping | 2022 |
| Harvest Church | $10,000 | Germantown, TN, US | To Support The Church's Mission To Worship God Together And Make Disciples Of Jesus Christ. | 2022 |
| Jdrf International | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Organizations Mission To Accelerate Breakthroughts To Cure, Prevent And Treat Type 1 Diabetes | 2022 |
| Covenant Church Of Heber Springs | $5,000 | Heber Springs, AR, US | To Support The Church's Mission | 2022 |
| Turning Point Usa Nfp | $25,000 | Lemont, IL, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Educate Students About The Importance Of Fiscal Responsibility, Free Markets, And Capitalism. | 2022 |
| Wls Foundation | $5,000 | Belton, SC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Strengthen Veterans And Their Families In The Fight To Heal From Trauma And Live Well. | 2022 |
| Jordan Thomas Foundation | $5,000 | Brentwood, TN, US | To Assist In The Organization's Mission To Provide Children With Prostheses. | 2022 |
| Celebration Beach Church | $2,500 | Naples, FL, US | To Support The Church's Mission To Change The World By Helping People Find And Follow Jesus | 2022 |
| All 4him Gathering Ministries | $7,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | To Support The Ministry's Mission | 2022 |
| American Muslim Advisory Council | $2,500 | Nashville, TN, US | To Support Civic Engagement And Advocacy In Nashville's Minority Communiities Including Vaccine Drives And Support New Afghan Refugees. | 2022 |
| Inner City Muslim Action Network | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Network's Mission To Foster Health, Wellness And Healing In The Inner-city. | 2022 |
| Ada Jenkins Center | $5,000 | Davidson, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Help People Create Lasting Solutions For Economic Stability. | 2022 |
| David Metcalf Invisible Wound Found | $5,000 | Naperville, IL, US | To Support The Foundation's Mission To Advance Brain Health Care For Military And Veterans. | 2022 |
| Omaha Home For Boys | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | To Support The Organization's Mission The Help Boys Build Skills Needed To Become Productive Members Of Their Community. | 2022 |
| Persist Nashville | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Support Organziation's Goal To Unifty The Community To Double The Rate Of College Graduates In Nashville. | 2022 |
| Skiduck | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Enrich The Lives Of Disadvantaged And Financially Underpriviledged Children By Teaching And Sharing Skiing And Snowboarding. | 2022 |
| Voice For Children Of San Antonio | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | To Support The Organization's Advocacy For Children To Improve Programs, Practivies And Policy. | 2022 |
| World Relief Corp | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Support Organization's Efforts To Overcome Violence, Poverty, Displacement And Injustice. | 2022 |
| Vanderbilt University | $6,500 | Nashville, TN, US | To Support Vanderbilt Innovation Center. | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Mem | $50,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Strengthen And Improve The City Of Memphis And The Vicinity Through Philanthropy. | 2022 |
| Victory Church | $10,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | To Support The Church's Mission To Change The World By Helping People Find And Follow Jesus | 2022 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Serve The Nation By Honoring Its Defenders, Veterans, 1st Responders, Their Families And Those In Need. | 2022 |
| Oher Foundation | $50,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Individuals Both In Need And Disadvantaged, With Empowering Opportunities That Enrich Their Lives, And Provide A Mechanism For Higher Education And Healthy Living By Addressing Their Obstacles And Findind Solutions. | 2022 |
| Congressional Sportsmen's Foundatio | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support The Organization's Work With Congress To Advance Hunting, Angling, Recreational Shooting And Trapping | 2022 |
| Harvest Church | $10,000 | Germantown, TN, US | To Support The Church's Mission To Worship God Together And Make Disciples Of Jesus Christ. | 2022 |
| Jdrf International | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Organizations Mission To Accelerate Breakthroughts To Cure, Prevent And Treat Type 1 Diabetes | 2022 |
| Covenant Church Of Heber Springs | $5,000 | Heber Springs, AR, US | To Support The Church's Mission | 2022 |
| Turning Point Usa Nfp | $25,000 | Lemont, IL, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Educate Students About The Importance Of Fiscal Responsibility, Free Markets, And Capitalism. | 2022 |
| Wls Foundation | $5,000 | Belton, SC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Strengthen Veterans And Their Families In The Fight To Heal From Trauma And Live Well. | 2022 |
| Jordan Thomas Foundation | $5,000 | Brentwood, TN, US | To Assist In The Organization's Mission To Provide Children With Prostheses. | 2022 |
| Celebration Beach Church | $2,500 | Naples, FL, US | To Support The Church's Mission To Change The World By Helping People Find And Follow Jesus | 2022 |
| All 4him Gathering Ministries | $7,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | To Support The Ministry's Mission | 2022 |
| American Muslim Advisory Council | $2,500 | Nashville, TN, US | To Support Civic Engagement And Advocacy In Nashville's Minority Communiities Including Vaccine Drives And Support New Afghan Refugees. | 2022 |
| Inner City Muslim Action Network | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Support The Network's Mission To Foster Health, Wellness And Healing In The Inner-city. | 2022 |
| Ada Jenkins Center | $5,000 | Davidson, NC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Help People Create Lasting Solutions For Economic Stability. | 2022 |
| David Metcalf Invisible Wound Found | $5,000 | Naperville, IL, US | To Support The Foundation's Mission To Advance Brain Health Care For Military And Veterans. | 2022 |
| Omaha Home For Boys | $5,000 | Omaha, NE, US | To Support The Organization's Mission The Help Boys Build Skills Needed To Become Productive Members Of Their Community. | 2022 |
| Persist Nashville | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Support Organziation's Goal To Unifty The Community To Double The Rate Of College Graduates In Nashville. | 2022 |
| Skiduck | $5,000 | Reno, NV, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Enrich The Lives Of Disadvantaged And Financially Underpriviledged Children By Teaching And Sharing Skiing And Snowboarding. | 2022 |
| Voice For Children Of San Antonio | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | To Support The Organization's Advocacy For Children To Improve Programs, Practivies And Policy. | 2022 |
| World Relief Corp | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Support Organization's Efforts To Overcome Violence, Poverty, Displacement And Injustice. | 2022 |
| Vanderbilt University | $6,500 | Nashville, TN, US | To Support Vanderbilt Innovation Center. | 2022 |
| Charitable Contributions Passed On | $16 | Unknown, TN, US | Unknown | 2021 |
| Delta Street Academy | $15,000 | Greenwood, MS, US | To Support School's Mission Of Providing Students With Academic, Spiritual, Social And Physical Education In An Encouraging Christian Environment | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Mem | $50,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Strengthen And Improve The City Of Memphis And The Vicinity Through Philanthropy. | 2021 |
| Victory Church | $10,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | To Support The Church's Mission To Change The World By Helping People Find And Follow Jesus | 2021 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | $35,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Serve The Nation By Honoring Its Defenders, Veterans, 1st Responders, Their Families And Those In Need. | 2021 |
| Oher Foundation | $50,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Individuals Both In Need And Disadvantaged, With Empowering Opportunities That Enrich Their Lives, And Provide A Mechanism For Higher Education And Healthy Living By Addressing Their Obstacles And Findind Solutions. | 2021 |
| The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Pr | $1,500 | Lebanon, TN, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Assist Other Not-for-profits In Securing Funds To Help Causes That Benefit Veterans Of The United States Armed Forces | 2021 |
| Congressional Sportsmen's Foundatio | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support The Organization's Work With Congress To Advance Hunting, Angling, Recreational Shooting And Trapping | 2021 |
| Memphis University School | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Support The College Preparatory Secondary School For Boys | 2021 |
| Harvest Church | $10,000 | Germantown, TN, US | To Support The Church's Mission To Worship God Together And Make Disciples Of Jesus Christ. | 2021 |
| Sherry's Hope | $5,000 | Lebanon, TN, US | To Support Organization's Mission To Provide Support To Families Hurting Because Of Cancer Diagnosis | 2021 |
| Briarcrest Christian School | $5,000 | Eads, TN, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Opportunities For Academic Excellence And Inspire College-bound Students To Know Jesus Christ And Seek Truth And Wisdom. | 2021 |
| Jdrf International | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Organizations Mission To Accelerate Breakthroughts To Cure, Prevent And Treat Type 1 Diabetes | 2021 |
| Taste The Impact | $5,000 | Immokalee, FL, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Create Student Operated Business. | 2021 |
| Covenant Church Of Heber Springs | $5,000 | Heber Springs, AR, US | To Support The Church's Mission | 2021 |
| The Bulldog Club Inc | $5,000 | Mississippi State, MS, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Scholarships For Student Athletes | 2021 |
| Clinic For Rehabilitation Of Wildli | $5,000 | Sanibel, FL, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Save Wildlife Through Veterinary Care, Research, Education And Conservation. | 2021 |
| Turning Point Usa Nfp | $10,000 | Lemont, IL, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Educate Students About The Importance Of Fiscal Responsibility, Free Markets, And Capitalism. | 2021 |
| Thistle Farms | $10,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Healing And Hope For Women Survivors Of Trafficking, Prostitution And Addiction. | 2021 |
| Poverello Center Inc | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Food, Shelter, Help And Hope To All Who Ask. | 2021 |
| Wls Foundation | $10,000 | Belton, SC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Strengthen Veterans And Their Families In The Fight To Heal From Trauma And Live Well. | 2021 |
| Jordan Thomas Foundation | $10,000 | Brentwood, TN, US | To Assist In The Organization's Mission To Provide Children With Prostheses. | 2021 |
| Celebration Beach Church | $2,500 | Naples, FL, US | To Support The Church's Mission To Change The World By Helping People Find And Follow Jesus | 2021 |
| Vietnamese Missionary Baptist Churc | $2,500 | Naples, FL, US | To Support The Church's Mission To Change The World By Helping People Find And Follow Jesus | 2021 |
| Hope A Future Inc | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Help Arizona Foster Children. | 2021 |
| You Have The Power | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Assist In The Organization's Mission To Advocate For Victims Of Crime And Provide Educational Programs For Hte Public. | 2021 |
| Rome Baptist Church | $2,500 | Tutwiler, MS, US | To Assist In The Church's Mission To Spread The Gospel And Make Disciples. | 2021 |
| Alive Nashville | $2,500 | Nashville, TN, US | To Assist In The Church's Mission To Point People To Jesus. | 2021 |
| English Congregation Jehovah's Witn | $2,500 | Bonita Springs, FL, US | To Assist The Church's Mission. | 2021 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | To Assist The Organization's Mission To Transform The World By Jesus Christ's Influence On Coaches And Athletes. | 2021 |
| Greater Memphis Fca | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Assist The Organization's Mission To Transform The World By Jesus Christ's Influence On Coaches And Athletes. | 2021 |
| Transitions Halfway Ministries | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Assist The Organization's Halfway House For Men Leaving Incarceration To Regain Moral, Emotional And Financial Footing. | 2021 |
| Charitable Contributions Passed On | $316 | Unknown, TN, US | Unknown | 2020 |
| Victory Church | $25,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | To Support The Church's Mission To Change The World By Helping People Find And Follow Jesus | 2020 |
| Congressional Sportsmen's Foundatio | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support The Organization's Work With Congress To Advance Hunting, Angling, Recreational Shooting And Trapping | 2020 |
| Memphis University School | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Support The College Preparatory Secondary School For Boys | 2020 |
| Harvest Church | $10,000 | Germantown, TN, US | To Support The Church's Mission To Worship God Together And Make Disciples Of Jesus Christ. | 2020 |
| Covenant Church Of Heber Springs | $5,000 | Heber Springs, AR, US | To Support The Church's Mission | 2020 |
| The Bulldog Club Inc | $5,000 | Mississippi State, MS, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Scholarships For Student Athletes | 2020 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundatio | $50,000 | Stillwater, OK, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Unite Donor And University Passions And Priorities To Achieve Excellence. | 2020 |
| Purdue Research Foundation | $5,000 | West Lafayette, IN, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Advance The Quest For Preeminence In Discovery, Learning And Engagement Thru Effective Stewardship Of Assets | 2020 |
| Wls Foundation | $10,000 | Belton, SC, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Strengthen Veterans And Their Families In The Fight To Heal From Trauma And Live Well. | 2020 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Mem | $50,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Support, Assistance, And Encouragement That Enables You To Fuel Lasting Change And Maximize The Potential Of The Community. | 2020 |
| American Indian College Fund | $70,000 | Denver, CO, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Invest In Native Students And Tribal College Education To Transform Lives And Communities. | 2020 |
| Charitable Contributions Passed On | $28 | Unknown, TN, US | Unknown | 2018 |
| Diamond Derby Inc | $7,200 | Louisville, KY, US | To Support Organization's Fundraiser To Benefit Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center At University Of Kentucky | 2018 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Mem | $50,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Strengthen And Improve The City Of Memphis And The Vicinity Through Philanthropy. | 2018 |
| Victory Christian Church | $25,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | To Support The Church's Mission To Change The World By Helping People Find And Follow Jesus | 2018 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Serve The Nation By Honoring Its Defenders, Veterans, 1st Responders, Their Families And Those In Need. | 2018 |
| Paws Assistance Dogs Inc | $500 | Bonita Springs, FL, US | To Support The Organization's Mission Of Providing Highly Skilled Assistance Dogs To Children And Veterans With Special Needs | 2018 |
| Central Arkansas Christian School | $1,000 | North Little Rock, AR, US | To Support School's Mission Of Providing Students With Academic, Spiritual, Social And Physical Education In An Encouraging Christian Environment | 2018 |
| Congressional Sportsmen's Foundatio | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support The Organization's Work With Congress To Advance Hunting, Angling, Recreational Shooting And Trapping | 2018 |
| Memphis University School | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Support The College Preparatory Secondary School For Boys | 2018 |
| Harvest Church | $5,000 | Germantown, TN, US | To Support The Church's Mission To Worship God Together And Make Disciples Of Jesus Christ. | 2018 |
| Freedom Waters Foundation Inc | $500 | Naples, FL, US | To Support Organization's Mission To Provide Boating Opportunities And Marine Related Education For People With Disabilities, Veterans, And Youth At Risk | 2018 |
| Mississippi State University Founda | $500 | Mississippi State, MS, US | To Support The Organization's Mission Of Assisting Mississippi State University In Accomplishing Its Goals | 2018 |
| Charitable Contributions Passed On | $54 | Unknown, TN, US | Unknown | 2017 |
| Charitable Contributions Passed On | $24 | Unknown, TN, US | Unknown | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 23-7029788 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2500 CARPENTER BRIDGE RD Columbia, TN 38401-0000 |
Key People (1)
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| Trustee | Robert D Sparks |
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