Tbs Spark Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-3021603
Foundation Overview
Based in Houma, LA, Tbs Spark Foundation has awarded 160 grants totaling $164,832 to organizations in Louisiana, Texas and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $25 to $11,775, with a median award of $690.5.
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New Applicant Friendliness
8 of 15 recipients (53%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
81% of all grants are concentrated in Louisiana, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Louisiana, funding concentrates in Houma (28%), Baton Rouge (16%), Thibodaux (12%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 7% change over 9 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (44%). 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 Tbs Spark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels' Place | $696 | Metairie, LA, US | To Provide Support To Adults With Developmental Disabilities. | 2025 |
| Ascension Veterans Memorial Park | $420 | Gonzales, LA, US | To Provide Support To The Veteran Groups In Ascension | 2025 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Louisiana | $635 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2025 |
| Catholic Charities Of Acadiana | $1,877 | Lafayette, LA, US | To Provide Support In Caring For The Sacred Gift Of Life | 2025 |
| Firm Foundation Of Houma | $2,152 | Houma, LA, US | To Assisting Individuals Experiencing Homelessness In Terrebonne Parish | 2025 |
| Hogs For The Cause | $200 | New Orleans, LA, US | Provide Support For Pediatric Brain Cancer | 2025 |
| Knights Of Columbus 13397 | $500 | Thibodaux, LA, US | To Support Community Activities | 2025 |
| Lafourche Arc | $1,150 | Thibodaux, LA, US | To Help Meet Needs Of People With Disabilities | 2025 |
| Running For Dreams | $400 | Harahan, LA, US | Supports Children Whose Families Were Affected By Cancer | 2025 |
| Spca Of Texas | $206 | Dallas, TX, US | Cares For Rescued Animals And Adoption Programs | 2025 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | $600 | Memphis, TN, US | Provides Care For Children With Cancer | 2025 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | $1,000 | Houston, LA, US | To Support Children In Hospitalization | 2025 |
| Tfae Run For Excellence | $2,500 | Houma, LA, US | Supports Education Programs In Terrebonne Public Schools | 2025 |
| The Haven | $1,665 | Houma, LA, US | Provides Safety To Survivors Of Domestic Violence | 2025 |
| United Houma Nation | $500 | Houma, LA, US | To Educate And Support The Houma Tribe | 2025 |
| Angels' Place | $1,145 | Metairie, LA, US | To Provide Support To Adults With Developmental Disabilities. | 2024 |
| B1 Foundation | $1,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Enhance Community Growth And Financial Counseling | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Louisiana | $1,064 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2024 |
| Dementia Society Of America | $450 | Doylestown, PA, US | Provides Care For Those Living With Dementia | 2024 |
| Ingleside Methodist Church | $350 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | For Holiday Giving. | 2024 |
| Joshua Tree Ministries | $3,760 | Bloomington, IL, US | Provide Support For Families And Children Of Generational Poverty | 2024 |
| Knights Of Columbus 13397 | $500 | Thibodaux, LA, US | To Support Community Activities | 2024 |
| South Louisiana Select | $250 | Houma, LA, US | Provide Support For Youth Sports | 2024 |
| Spca Of Texas | $295 | Dallas, TX, US | Cares For Rescued Animals And Adoption Programs | 2024 |
| Tfae Run For Excellence | $1,200 | Houma, LA, US | Supports Education Programs In Terrebonne Public Schools | 2024 |
| The Haven | $2,067 | Houma, LA, US | Provides Safety To Survivors Of Domestic Violence | 2024 |
| Angels' Place | $1,145 | Metairie, LA, US | To Provide Support To Adults With Developmental Disabilities. | 2024 |
| B1 Foundation | $1,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Enhance Community Growth And Financial Counseling | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Louisiana | $1,064 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2024 |
| Dementia Society Of America | $450 | Doylestown, PA, US | Provides Care For Those Living With Dementia | 2024 |
| Ingleside Methodist Church | $350 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | For Holiday Giving. | 2024 |
| Joshua Tree Ministries | $3,760 | Bloomington, IL, US | Provide Support For Families And Children Of Generational Poverty | 2024 |
| Knights Of Columbus 13397 | $500 | Thibodaux, LA, US | To Support Community Activities | 2024 |
| South Louisiana Select | $250 | Houma, LA, US | Provide Support For Youth Sports | 2024 |
| Spca Of Texas | $295 | Dallas, TX, US | Cares For Rescued Animals And Adoption Programs | 2024 |
| Tfae Run For Excellence | $1,200 | Houma, LA, US | Supports Education Programs In Terrebonne Public Schools | 2024 |
| The Haven | $2,067 | Houma, LA, US | Provides Safety To Survivors Of Domestic Violence | 2024 |
| Angels' Place | $518 | Metairie, LA, US | To Provide Support To Adults With Developmental Disabilities | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Louisiana | $1,400 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Of Acadiana | $882 | Lafayette, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2023 |
| Knights Of Columbus 13397 | $500 | Thibodaux, LA, US | To Support Community Activities | 2023 |
| Terrebonne Foundation For Academic Excellence In Public Education | $1,200 | Houma, LA, US | To Provide Support For Local Area Educators | 2023 |
| National Ms Society | $200 | Metairie, LA, US | To Provide Support For People Affected By Multiple Sclerosis | 2023 |
| Team Hope Missions | $1,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Provide Support To The Less Fortunate, Stateside And Abroad | 2023 |
| Gibson Head Start Program (Co Terrebonne Parish School District) | $1,454 | Gibson, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2023 |
| Angels' Place | $518 | Metairie, LA, US | To Provide Support To Adults With Developmental Disabilities | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Louisiana | $1,400 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Of Acadiana | $882 | Lafayette, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2023 |
| Knights Of Columbus 13397 | $500 | Thibodaux, LA, US | To Support Community Activities | 2023 |
| Terrebonne Foundation For Academic Excellence In Public Education | $1,200 | Houma, LA, US | To Provide Support For Local Area Educators | 2023 |
| National Ms Society | $200 | Metairie, LA, US | To Provide Support For People Affected By Multiple Sclerosis | 2023 |
| Team Hope Missions | $1,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Provide Support To The Less Fortunate, Stateside And Abroad | 2023 |
| Gibson Head Start Program (Co Terrebonne Parish School District) | $1,454 | Gibson, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2023 |
| Angels' Place | $2,535 | Metairie, LA, US | To Provide Support To Adults With Developmental Disabilities | 2022 |
| Knights Of Columbus 13397 | $500 | Thibodaux, LA, US | To Support Community Activities | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Louisiana | $1,075 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of Acadiana | $110 | Lafayette, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2022 |
| Mclindon Family Foundation | $1,557 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2022 |
| Aransas Pass For Youth | $1,390 | Aransas Pass, TX, US | For Holiday Giving | 2022 |
| Terrebonne Foundation For Academic Excellence In Public Education | $1,200 | Houma, LA, US | To Provide Support For Local Area Educators | 2022 |
| Angels' Place | $2,535 | Metairie, LA, US | To Provide Support To Adults With Developmental Disabilities | 2022 |
| Knights Of Columbus 13397 | $500 | Thibodaux, LA, US | To Support Community Activities | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Louisiana | $1,075 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of Acadiana | $110 | Lafayette, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2022 |
| Mclindon Family Foundation | $1,557 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2022 |
| Aransas Pass For Youth | $1,390 | Aransas Pass, TX, US | For Holiday Giving | 2022 |
| Terrebonne Foundation For Academic Excellence In Public Education | $1,200 | Houma, LA, US | To Provide Support For Local Area Educators | 2022 |
| Angels' Place | $2,535 | Metairie, LA, US | To Provide Support To Adults With Developmental Disabilities | 2022 |
| Knights Of Columbus 13397 | $500 | Thibodaux, LA, US | To Support Community Activities | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro Louisiana | $1,075 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of Acadiana | $110 | Lafayette, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2022 |
| Mclindon Family Foundation | $1,557 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2022 |
| Aransas Pass For Youth | $1,390 | Aransas Pass, TX, US | For Holiday Giving | 2022 |
| Terrebonne Foundation For Academic Excellence In Public Education | $1,200 | Houma, LA, US | To Provide Support For Local Area Educators | 2022 |
| Terrebonne Foundation For Academic Excellence In Public Education | $1,200 | Houma, LA, US | To Provide Support | 2021 |
| Angels' Place | $1,045 | Metairie, LA, US | To Provide Support To Adults With Developmental Disabilities | 2021 |
| Camp Aranzazu | $635 | Rockport, TX, US | For Holiday Giving | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities Of Acadiana | $482 | Lafayette, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2021 |
| Oak Grove Primary School | $355 | Prairieville, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2021 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $1,385 | Memphis, TN, US | For Holiday Giving | 2021 |
| Loyola University | $685 | New Orleans, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2021 |
| Bayou Community Foundation | $1,135 | Houma, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Of Southwest Louisiana | $11,775 | Lake Charles, LA, US | To Provide Support For Hurricane Laura Relief | 2020 |
| Mclindon Family Founation | $2,718 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2020 |
| Angels' Place | $1,625 | Metairie, LA, US | To Provide Support To Adults With Developmental Disabilities | 2020 |
| Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department | $520 | Thibodaux, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2020 |
| Camp Aranzazu | $425 | Rockport, TX, US | For Holiday Giving | 2020 |
| Catholic Charities Of Acadiana | $962 | Lafayette, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2020 |
| Oak Grove Primary School | $580 | Prairieville, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2020 |
| Pointe Aux Chenes Elementary School | $105 | Montegut, LA, US | To Support Elementary Education | 2020 |
| Senator Circle Head Start | $132 | Houma, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2020 |
| Mary Bird Perkins Tgmc Cancer Center | $446 | Houma, LA, US | To Support Cancer Research And Patient Programs | 2020 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $1,020 | Memphis, TN, US | For Holiday Giving | 2020 |
| Angels' Place | $1,345 | Metairie, LA, US | To Provide Support To Adults With Developmental Disabilities | 2019 |
| Bayou Country Children's Museum | $225 | Thibodaux, LA, US | To Provide Support For Children's Programs | 2019 |
| Brooklyn's Fight | $826 | Houma, LA, US | To Provide Support For Cancer Research And Expenses | 2019 |
| Catholic Charities Of Acadiana | $1,313 | Lafayette, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2019 |
| Senator Circle Head Start | $329 | Houma, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2019 |
| Homestead Assisted Living | $147 | Houma, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2019 |
| Junior Auxillary Of Houma | $500 | Houma, LA, US | To Provide Support For Community Project | 2019 |
| Northshore Food Bank | $740 | Covington, LA, US | To Support The Food Bank | 2019 |
| Pointe Aux Chenes Elementary School | $127 | Montegut, LA, US | To Support Elementary Education | 2019 |
| Oak Grove Primary School | $405 | Prairieville, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2019 |
| Terrebonne Foundation For Academic Excellence | $2,500 | Houma, LA, US | To Support Education In Terrebonne Parish | 2019 |
| Vfw Post 4752 | $641 | Dulac, LA, US | To Support Community Programs | 2019 |
| Mclindon Family Foundation | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Provide Support To Special Needs Children | 2018 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $500 | Stafford, TX, US | To Provide Support For Programs For Chidlren With Critical Illnesses | 2018 |
| American Cancer Society | $75 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further Cancer Research | 2018 |
| American Heart Association | $25 | Des Moines, IA, US | To Build Healthier Lives Free Of Cardiovascular Diseases | 2018 |
| Angels' Place | $1,190 | Metairie, LA, US | To Provide Support To Adults With Divelopmental Disabilities | 2018 |
| Northshore Food Bank | $1,110 | Covington, LA, US | To Support The Food Bank | 2018 |
| Pointe Aux Chenes Elementary School | $500 | Montegut, LA, US | To Support Elementary Education | 2018 |
| South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center | $2,500 | Houma, LA, US | To Support The Wetlands | 2018 |
| Terrebonne Found For Academic Excellence (tfae) | $1,200 | Houma, LA, US | To Support The Education In Terrebone Parish | 2018 |
| United Way Of South Louisiana | $50 | Houma, LA, US | To Support The Programs Of The United Way | 2018 |
| Nicholls Foundation | $500 | Thibodaux, LA, US | To Provide Textbooks | 2018 |
| Catholic Charities Of Acadiana | $1,200 | Lafayette, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2018 |
| Terrebonne Children's Advocacy Center | $250 | Houma, LA, US | To Provide Support For Festival | 2018 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $981 | Memphis, TN, US | For Holiday Giving | 2018 |
| St Elizabeth Foundation | $819 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | For Holiday Giving | 2018 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $1,780 | Topeka, KS, US | For Holiday Giving | 2018 |
| American Cancer Society | $450 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further Cancer Research | 2017 |
| American Cancer Society | $4,140 | New Orleans, LA, US | Relay For Life | 2017 |
| American Heart Association | $200 | Des Moines, IA, US | To Build Healthier Lives Free Of Cardiovascular Diseases | 2017 |
| Angels' Place | $2,082 | Metairie, LA, US | To Provide Support To Adults With Divelopmental Disabilities | 2017 |
| Bakerripley Formerly Known As Neighborhood Centers | $170 | Houston, TX, US | For School Supplies | 2017 |
| Faith House | $168 | Lafayette, LA, US | For Survivors Of Domestic Violence | 2017 |
| Femmes Natales | $262 | Thibodaux, LA, US | To Support Thibodaux Organizations | 2017 |
| Head Start | $277 | Houma, LA, US | To Support Education | 2017 |
| Hope Extreme | $140 | Bourg, LA, US | For School Supplies | 2017 |
| K-9 Angels Rescue - Strut Your Mutt | $100 | Houston, TX, US | For Animal Rescue | 2017 |
| Lady's Coco Classic | $500 | Broussard, LA, US | 5th Annual Fishing Rode Benefiting Autism Speaks | 2017 |
| Marine Toys For Tots Terrebonne Parish | $1,440 | Triangle, VA, US | For Toys For Children | 2017 |
| Northshore Food Bank | $400 | Covington, LA, US | To Support The Food Bank | 2017 |
| Pointe Aux Chenes Elementary School | $170 | Montegut, LA, US | To Support Elementary Education | 2017 |
| Pointe-au-chien Indian Tribe | $500 | Montegut, LA, US | For Annual Culture Camp | 2017 |
| South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center | $2,500 | Houma, LA, US | To Support The Wetlands | 2017 |
| Terrebonne Found For Academic Excellence (tfae) | $1,200 | Houma, LA, US | To Support The Education In Terrebone Parish | 2017 |
| Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department Inc | $1,200 | Thibadaux, LA, US | For The Fireman's Fair | 2017 |
| United Way Of South Louisiana | $50 | Houma, LA, US | To Support The Programs Of The United Way | 2017 |
| World Of Hope Foundation Inc | $750 | Gray, LA, US | For Education Of The Public Of The Plight Of The Poor | 2017 |
| Wounded War Heroes | $500 | Schriever, LA, US | For The Men And Women Wounded In Combat | 2017 |
| American Cancer Society | $900 | New Orleans, LA, US | Relay For Life | 2016 |
| American Cancer Society | $5,735 | Birmingham, AL, US | Relay For Life-team Donation | 2016 |
| American Heart Association | $325 | Des Moines, IA, US | On Behalf Of Clients | 2016 |
| Chasa (children's Hemoplaghia | $500 | Arlington, TX, US | In Memory Of Chuck Autin | 2016 |
| Covington Foodbank | $270 | Covington, LA, US | Food Pantry/general Purpose | 2016 |
| Ed White Athletic Dept | $500 | Thibodaux, LA, US | Bayou Region Card Draft Sponsor | 2016 |
| Headstart | $294 | Houma, LA, US | Christmas Sponsorship | 2016 |
| La Engg Society-state Mathcounts | $2,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | Promotes Math Skills | 2016 |
| Lady's Coco Classic | $500 | Broussard, LA, US | 4th Annual Fishing Rodeo For Autism | 2016 |
| Lepetit Theatre De Terrebonne | $250 | Houma, LA, US | Triva Night Fund Raisor | 2016 |
| Max Charter School | $1,000 | Thibodaux, LA, US | 5k Race For The Future-gold Sponsor | 2016 |
| Point Aux Chenes Elem School | $338 | Montegut, LA, US | Holiday Giving | 2016 |
| Society Of Marketing Professional | $31 | Alexandria, VA, US | Boys & Girls Club | 2016 |
| Strut Your Mutt Best Friends | $100 | Kanab, UT, US | Animal Rescue | 2016 |
| Terrebonne Found For Academic Excel | $1,200 | Houma, LA, US | 5k Run For Excellence Sponsor | 2016 |
| The Oaks Nursing Home | $485 | Houma, LA, US | Holiday Giving | 2016 |
| Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Dept | $1,000 | Thibodaux, LA, US | Fireman's Fair | 2016 |
| United Way Of South La | $125 | Houma, LA, US | On Behalf Of Clients | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 46-3021603 |
| Website | http://www.facebook.com/tbs-spark-foundation |
| Address | 412 S VAN AVE Houma, LA 70363-6759 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Tbs Spark Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chairman/treasurer | Kenneth W Smith |
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| President/secretary | Sheri Smith |
| Director | Angele Smith Baugh |
| Director | Jennifer Smith Chiasson |
| Director | Caley Smith Krug |
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