Ruth Parr Sparks Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 74-2844494
Foundation Overview
Based in Alice, TX, Ruth Parr Sparks Foundation has awarded 236 grants totaling $3,250,266 to organizations in Texas and internationally. Individual grants range from $500 to $51,000, with a median award of $12,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$3,250,266
Total Assets
$7,752,305
Median Grant (all grants)
$12,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
25
Median Grant
$14,500
% Median Grant Growth
+45%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 16%
4 of 25 recipients (16%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Texas
99% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Corpus Christi (46%), Gonzales (14%), Alice (8%).
Funding Trajectory
+104%
Strong 104% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (41%). 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 Ruth Parr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Wells County First Responders | $14,685 | Alice, TX, US | Assist First Responders | 2024 |
| Friends Of Padre | $15,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Padre Island Beach Cleanup And Conservation | 2024 |
| Del Mar College | $7,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assit Students | 2024 |
| Gonzales Isd | $45,500 | Gonzales, TX, US | Assist Youth | 2024 |
| Nixon-smiley Isd | $14,500 | Nixon, TX, US | Assit Youth | 2024 |
| Texas Am Corpus Christi | $7,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Youth | 2024 |
| Art Center Of Corpus Christi | $10,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Support Arts And Humanities | 2024 |
| Samburu Young Runners | $39,860 | Alice, TX, US | Assist With Youth Hiv And Community Welfare | 2024 |
| Waelder Isd | $14,500 | Waelder, TX, US | Assist Youth | 2024 |
| Bethune Day Nursery | $2,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Support Youth | 2024 |
| Cca Brush Country Cca | $1,500 | Kingsville, TX, US | Support Youth | 2024 |
| Corpus Christi Ministries Inc | $22,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Needdy In Community | 2024 |
| Driscoll Childrens Hospital | $17,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Support Childrens Hospital | 2024 |
| Flatsworthy | $15,000 | Fulton, TX, US | Environmental Support | 2024 |
| Gonzales County 4h Council | $8,300 | Gonzales, TX, US | Support Youth | 2024 |
| Gonzales Crystal Theatre | $9,960 | Gonzales, TX, US | Support Youth | 2024 |
| Gulf Coast Humane Society | $10,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Animal Support | 2024 |
| Kleberg County Pregnancy Center | $2,500 | Kingsville, TX, US | Assist Young Women | 2024 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Cancer Treatment And Research | 2024 |
| Passion For Paws | $15,023 | Nixon, TX, US | Animal Support | 2024 |
| Rockport Center For The Arts | $15,000 | Rockport, TX, US | Support Art Related Actrivities | 2024 |
| Shelter A Mutt | $14,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Euthanasia Prevention | 2024 |
| Wings Rescue | $10,000 | Rockport, TX, US | Bird Rescue And Rehab | 2024 |
| Foster Angels | $10,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Foster Children | 2024 |
| Corpus Christi Museum | $7,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Historical And Cultural Preservation | 2024 |
| Friends Of Padre | $15,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Padre Beach Cleanup And Conservation | 2023 |
| Jim Wells County First Responders | $8,745 | Alice, TX, US | Supprt First Responders | 2023 |
| Samburu Young Runners Cbo | $24,500 | Alice, TX, US | Assist With Youth Hiv And Community Welfare | 2023 |
| Art Center Of Corpus Christi | $10,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Arts And Humanities | 2023 |
| Bethune Day Nursery | $2,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Support Youth | 2023 |
| Corpus Christi Metro Ministries Inc | $22,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Needy In Community | 2023 |
| Driscoll Childrens Hospital | $17,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Support Chioldrens Hospital | 2023 |
| Foster Andels | $10,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Foster Children | 2023 |
| Gonzales Isd | $45,500 | Gonzales, TX, US | Assist Youth | 2023 |
| Gulf Coast Humane Society | $10,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Animal Support | 2023 |
| Kleberg County Pregnancy Center | $2,500 | Kingsville, TX, US | Assist Young Women | 2023 |
| M D Cancer Center | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Cancer Research | 2023 |
| Nixon-smiley Isd | $14,500 | Nixon, TX, US | Assist Students | 2023 |
| Waelder Isd | $14,500 | Waelder, TX, US | Assist Youth | 2023 |
| Rockport Center For The Arts | $15,000 | Rockport, TX, US | Support Art Related Activities In The Community | 2023 |
| Cca Brush Country Chapter | $1,500 | Kingsville, TX, US | Support Youth | 2023 |
| Corpus Christi Museum | $7,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Historical And Cultural Preservation | 2023 |
| Del Mar College | $7,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Students | 2023 |
| Flatsworthy | $15,000 | Fulton, TX, US | Environmental Support | 2023 |
| Texas Am Corpus Christi | $7,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Students | 2023 |
| Gonzales County 4h Council | $8,300 | Gonzales, TX, US | Support Youth | 2023 |
| Gonzales Crystal Theatre | $9,960 | Gonzales, TX, US | Support Youth | 2023 |
| Passion For Paws | $15,023 | Nixon, TX, US | Animal Support | 2023 |
| Wings Rescue | $10,000 | Rockport, TX, US | Bird Rescue And Rehab | 2023 |
| Shelter A Mutt | $14,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Euthanasia Prevention | 2023 |
| Friends Of Padre | $18,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Padre Island Beach Clenup And Conservation | 2022 |
| Jim Wells County First Responders | $2,970 | Alice, TX, US | Support Community First Responders | 2022 |
| Samburu Young Runners Cbo | $23,500 | Alice, TX, US | Assist With Youth And Hiv | 2022 |
| Art Center Of Corpus Christi | $12,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Arts And Humanities | 2022 |
| Bethune Day Nursery | $2,400 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Support Youth | 2022 |
| Jcorpus Christi Ministries Inc | $26,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Needy In Community | 2022 |
| Driscoll Childrens Hospital | $21,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Charity Childrens Hospital | 2022 |
| Foster Angels | $12,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Foster Children | 2022 |
| Gonzales Isd | $51,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Assist Youth | 2022 |
| Gulf Coast Humane Society | $16,300 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Animal Support | 2022 |
| Kleberg County Pregnancy Center | $3,000 | Kingsville, TX, US | Assist Young Women | 2022 |
| M D Anderson Cancer Center | $30,100 | Houston, TX, US | Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Nixon-smiley Isd | $16,300 | Nixon, TX, US | Support Students | 2022 |
| Waelder Isd | $16,300 | Waelder, TX, US | Assist Youth | 2022 |
| Rockport Center For The Arts | $18,100 | Rockport, TX, US | Support Art Related Activities In The Communitry | 2022 |
| Cca Brush Country Chapter | $1,800 | Kingsville, TX, US | Support Youth | 2022 |
| Corpus Christi Museum | $9,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Historical And Cultural Preservation | 2022 |
| Del Mar College | $9,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Students | 2022 |
| Flatsworthy | $18,000 | Fulton, TX, US | Environmental Support | 2022 |
| Texas Am Corpus Christi | $9,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Students | 2022 |
| Gonzales County 4h Council | $10,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Support Youth | 2022 |
| Gonzales Crystal Theatre | $12,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Support Youth | 2022 |
| Passion For Paws | $18,100 | Nixon, TX, US | Animal Support | 2022 |
| Wings Rescue | $12,100 | Rockport, TX, US | Bird Rescue And Rehab | 2022 |
| Shelter A Mutt | $14,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Euthanasia Prevenention | 2022 |
| Friends Of Padre | $18,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Padre Island Beach Clenup And Conservation | 2022 |
| Jim Wells County First Responders | $2,970 | Alice, TX, US | Support Community First Responders | 2022 |
| Samburu Young Runners Cbo | $23,500 | Alice, TX, US | Assist With Youth And Hiv | 2022 |
| Art Center Of Corpus Christi | $12,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Arts And Humanities | 2022 |
| Bethune Day Nursery | $2,400 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Support Youth | 2022 |
| Jcorpus Christi Ministries Inc | $26,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Needy In Community | 2022 |
| Driscoll Childrens Hospital | $21,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Charity Childrens Hospital | 2022 |
| Foster Angels | $12,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Foster Children | 2022 |
| Gonzales Isd | $51,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Assist Youth | 2022 |
| Gulf Coast Humane Society | $16,300 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Animal Support | 2022 |
| Kleberg County Pregnancy Center | $3,000 | Kingsville, TX, US | Assist Young Women | 2022 |
| M D Anderson Cancer Center | $30,100 | Houston, TX, US | Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Nixon-smiley Isd | $16,300 | Nixon, TX, US | Support Students | 2022 |
| Waelder Isd | $16,300 | Waelder, TX, US | Assist Youth | 2022 |
| Rockport Center For The Arts | $18,100 | Rockport, TX, US | Support Art Related Activities In The Communitry | 2022 |
| Cca Brush Country Chapter | $1,800 | Kingsville, TX, US | Support Youth | 2022 |
| Corpus Christi Museum | $9,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Historical And Cultural Preservation | 2022 |
| Del Mar College | $9,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Students | 2022 |
| Flatsworthy | $18,000 | Fulton, TX, US | Environmental Support | 2022 |
| Texas Am Corpus Christi | $9,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Students | 2022 |
| Gonzales County 4h Council | $10,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Support Youth | 2022 |
| Gonzales Crystal Theatre | $12,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Support Youth | 2022 |
| Passion For Paws | $18,100 | Nixon, TX, US | Animal Support | 2022 |
| Wings Rescue | $12,100 | Rockport, TX, US | Bird Rescue And Rehab | 2022 |
| Shelter A Mutt | $14,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Euthanasia Prevenention | 2022 |
| Friends Of Padre | $18,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Padre Island Beach Clenup And Conservation | 2022 |
| Jim Wells County First Responders | $2,970 | Alice, TX, US | Support Community First Responders | 2022 |
| Samburu Young Runners Cbo | $23,500 | Alice, TX, US | Assist With Youth And Hiv | 2022 |
| Art Center Of Corpus Christi | $12,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Arts And Humanities | 2022 |
| Bethune Day Nursery | $2,400 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Support Youth | 2022 |
| Jcorpus Christi Ministries Inc | $26,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Needy In Community | 2022 |
| Driscoll Childrens Hospital | $21,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Charity Childrens Hospital | 2022 |
| Foster Angels | $12,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Foster Children | 2022 |
| Gonzales Isd | $51,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Assist Youth | 2022 |
| Gulf Coast Humane Society | $16,300 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Animal Support | 2022 |
| Kleberg County Pregnancy Center | $3,000 | Kingsville, TX, US | Assist Young Women | 2022 |
| M D Anderson Cancer Center | $30,100 | Houston, TX, US | Cancer Research | 2022 |
| Nixon-smiley Isd | $16,300 | Nixon, TX, US | Support Students | 2022 |
| Waelder Isd | $16,300 | Waelder, TX, US | Assist Youth | 2022 |
| Rockport Center For The Arts | $18,100 | Rockport, TX, US | Support Art Related Activities In The Communitry | 2022 |
| Cca Brush Country Chapter | $1,800 | Kingsville, TX, US | Support Youth | 2022 |
| Corpus Christi Museum | $9,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Historical And Cultural Preservation | 2022 |
| Del Mar College | $9,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Students | 2022 |
| Flatsworthy | $18,000 | Fulton, TX, US | Environmental Support | 2022 |
| Texas Am Corpus Christi | $9,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Students | 2022 |
| Gonzales County 4h Council | $10,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Support Youth | 2022 |
| Gonzales Crystal Theatre | $12,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Support Youth | 2022 |
| Passion For Paws | $18,100 | Nixon, TX, US | Animal Support | 2022 |
| Wings Rescue | $12,100 | Rockport, TX, US | Bird Rescue And Rehab | 2022 |
| Shelter A Mutt | $14,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Euthanasia Prevenention | 2022 |
| Friends Of Padre | $15,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Padre Island Beach Clenup And Conservation | 2021 |
| Jim Wells County First Responders | $3,300 | Alice, TX, US | Support Community First Responders | 2021 |
| Samburu Young Runners Cbo | $45,000 | Alice, TX, US | Assist With Youth And Hiv | 2021 |
| Art Center Of Corpus Christi | $10,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Arts And Humanities | 2021 |
| Bethune Day Nursery | $2,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Support Youth | 2021 |
| Corpus Christi Museum | $7,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Historical And Cultural Preseervation | 2021 |
| Driscoll Childrens Hospital | $17,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Charity Childrens Hospital | 2021 |
| Foster Angels | $10,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Foster Children | 2021 |
| Gonzales Isd | $42,250 | Gonzales, TX, US | Assist Youth | 2021 |
| Gulf Coast Humane Society | $13,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Animal Support | 2021 |
| Kleberg County Pregnancy Center | $2,500 | Kingsville, TX, US | Assist Young Women | 2021 |
| M D Anderson Cancer Center | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Cancer Research | 2021 |
| Nixon-smiley Isd | $13,500 | Nixon, TX, US | Support Students | 2021 |
| Waelder Isd | $13,500 | Waelder, TX, US | Assist Youth | 2021 |
| Rockport Center For The Arts | $15,000 | Rockport, TX, US | Support Art Related Activities In The Communitry | 2021 |
| Cca Brush Country Chapter | $1,500 | Kingsville, TX, US | Support Youth | 2021 |
| Corpus Christi Museum | $22,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Historical And Cultural Preservation | 2021 |
| Del Mar College | $7,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Students | 2021 |
| Flatsworthy | $15,000 | Fulton, TX, US | Environmental Support | 2021 |
| Texas Am Corpus Christi | $7,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Students | 2021 |
| Gonzales County 4h Council | $8,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Support Youth | 2021 |
| Gonzales Youth Center | $37,750 | Gonzales, TX, US | Support Youth | 2021 |
| Gonzales Crystal Theatre | $10,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Support Youth | 2021 |
| Passion For Paws | $15,000 | Nixon, TX, US | Animal Support | 2021 |
| Wings Rescue | $10,000 | Rockport, TX, US | Bird Rescue And Rehab | 2021 |
| Shelter A Mutt | $12,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Euthanasia Prevenention | 2021 |
| Friends Of Padre | $15,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist With Preserving Turtles And Clean Beach | 2020 |
| Corpus Christi Ministries | $22,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Needy In Community | 2020 |
| Gonzales Isd | $42,250 | Gonzales, TX, US | To Assist Youth In Community | 2020 |
| Driscoll Foundation | $17,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Needy Youth | 2020 |
| Art Center Of Corpus Christi | $10,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Arts And Humanities | 2020 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,000 | Alice, TX, US | Assist Youth | 2020 |
| Corpus Christi Museum | $7,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Historical Preservation | 2020 |
| Del Mar College | $7,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Students | 2020 |
| Gonzales Youth Center | $28,750 | Gonzales, TX, US | Assist Youth In Community | 2020 |
| M D Anderson | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Cancer Research | 2020 |
| Gulf Coast Humane Society | $7,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist With Operations | 2020 |
| Waelder Isd | $13,500 | Waelder, TX, US | Student Assistance | 2020 |
| Nixon-smiley Isd | $13,500 | Nixon, TX, US | Assist Students | 2020 |
| Texas Am-cc | $7,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Students | 2020 |
| Bethune Day Nursery | $2,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Support Youth | 2020 |
| Kleberg Pregancy Center | $2,500 | Kingsville, TX, US | Assist With Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Gonzales Crystal Theatre | $5,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Assist With Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Gonzales 4h Council | $5,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Support Youth | 2020 |
| Passions For Paws Memorial Shelter | $5,000 | Nixon, TX, US | Assist With Operating Expense | 2020 |
| Samburu Young Runners Cbo | $25,500 | Archers City, Samburu, KE | Assist With Youth And Hiv | 2020 |
| Cca Brush Chapter | $1,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Support Youth | 2020 |
| Flatsworthy | $15,000 | Rockport, TX, US | Environmental Support | 2020 |
| Rockport Center For The Arts | $15,000 | Rockport, TX, US | Hunanities Support | 2020 |
| Wings Rescue Center | $10,000 | Rockport, TX, US | Bird Rescue And Rehab | 2020 |
| Jim Wells County First Responders | $4,950 | Alice, TX, US | Support Community First Responders | 2020 |
| Foster Angels | $10,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Foster Children | 2020 |
| Shelter A Mutt | $12,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Prevention Of Euphnasia Of Dogs | 2020 |
| Friends Of Padre | $15,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist With Preserving Sea Turtles And Beach Clean | 2018 |
| Corpus Christi Metro Ministries | $22,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Needy In Community | 2018 |
| Gonzales Isd | $42,250 | Gonzales, TX, US | To Assit Youth In Community | 2018 |
| Driscoll Foundation | $17,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Fund Charitible Purposes | 2018 |
| Cca Brush Chapter | $1,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Boys And Girls Fishing Day | 2018 |
| Art Center Of Corpus Christi | $10,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Arts And Humanities | 2018 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,000 | Alice, TX, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Corpus Christi Museum | $7,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Historical Preservation | 2018 |
| Del Mar College | $7,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Students | 2018 |
| Gonzales Youth Center | $28,750 | Gonzales, TX, US | Assist Youth In Community | 2018 |
| M D Andersen | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Cancer Research | 2018 |
| Gulf Humane Society | $13,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assit With Operations | 2018 |
| Waelder Isd | $19,500 | Waelder, TX, US | Student Assistance | 2018 |
| Nixon-smiley Isd | $13,500 | Nixon, TX, US | Assist Students | 2018 |
| Texas Am-cc | $7,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Students | 2018 |
| Bethume Day Nursery | $2,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist With Operations | 2018 |
| Kleberg County Pregnancy Center | $2,500 | Kingsville, TX, US | Assist With Operations | 2018 |
| Gonzales Crystal Theatre | $16,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Assist With Operatingexpenses | 2018 |
| Gonzales County 4h Council | $5,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Support Youth | 2018 |
| Passion For Paws Memorial Shelter | $11,500 | Nixon, TX, US | Assit With Operations | 2018 |
| Manuel Munoz | $500 | Alice, TX, US | Donation | 2018 |
| Samburu Youg Runners Cbo | $5,000 | Archers Post, Samburu, KE | Assist With Youth And Hiv Education | 2018 |
| Friends Of Padre | $15,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist With Preserving Sea Turtles And Beach Clean | 2017 |
| Corpus Christi Metro Ministries | $22,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Needy In Community | 2017 |
| Gonzales Isd | $42,250 | Gonzales, TX, US | To Assit Youth In Community | 2017 |
| Driscoll Foundation | $17,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Fund Charitible Purposes | 2017 |
| Cca Brush Chapter | $1,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Boys And Girls Fishing Day | 2017 |
| Art Center Of Corpus Christi | $10,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Arts And Humanities | 2017 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $6,000 | Alice, TX, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Corpus Christi Museum | $7,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Historical Preservation | 2017 |
| Del Mar College | $7,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Students | 2017 |
| Gonzales Youth Center | $28,750 | Gonzales, TX, US | Assist Youth In Community | 2017 |
| M D Andersen | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Cancer Research | 2017 |
| Gulf Humane Society | $7,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assit With Operations | 2017 |
| Waelder Isd | $13,500 | Waelder, TX, US | Student Assistance | 2017 |
| Nixon-smiley Isd | $13,500 | Nixon, TX, US | Assist Students | 2017 |
| Texas Am-cc | $7,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Students | 2017 |
| Bethume Day Nursery | $2,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist With Operations | 2017 |
| Kleberg County Pregnancy Center | $5,000 | Kingsville, TX, US | Assist With Operations | 2017 |
| Hurricane Harvey Relief | $2,250 | Alice, TX, US | Assist With Recovery Efforts | 2017 |
| Gonzales County 4h Council | $5,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Support Youth | 2017 |
| Passion For Paws Memorial Shelter | $5,000 | Nixon, TX, US | Assit With Operations | 2017 |
| Friends Of Padre | $15,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist With Preserving Sea Turtles | 2016 |
| Corpus Christi Metro Ministries | $15,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Needy In Community | 2016 |
| Gonzales Isd | $30,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | To Assit Youth In Community | 2016 |
| Driscoll Foundation | $10,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Fund Charitible Purposes | 2016 |
| Cca Brush Chapter | $1,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Boys And Girls Fishing Day | 2016 |
| Art Center Of Corpus Christi | $10,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Arts And Humanities | 2016 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,500 | Alice, TX, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Corpus Christi Museum | $7,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Historical Preservation | 2016 |
| Del Mar College | $7,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Students | 2016 |
| Gonzales Youth Center | $20,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Assist Youth In Community | 2016 |
| M D Andersen | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | Cancer Research | 2016 |
| Gulf Humane Society | $7,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assit With Operations | 2016 |
| Waelder Isd | $10,000 | Waelder, TX, US | Student Assistance | 2016 |
| Nixon-smiley Isd | $10,000 | Nixon, TX, US | Assist Students | 2016 |
| Texas Am-cc | $7,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist Students | 2016 |
| Bethume Day Nursery | $2,000 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | Assist With Operations | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Ruth Parr Sparks Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 74-2844494 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 728 Alice, TX 78333-0728 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Ruth Parr Sparks Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chairman | David Mcninch |
|---|---|
| Board Member | Olga Galindo |
| Board Member | Susan Swinney |
| Secretary | Hilda Resendez |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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This comprehensive foundation profile for Ruth Parr Sparks Foundation is powered by Grant Bay's advanced foundation research platform. Our system analyzes IRS Form 990-PF filings, grant histories, and philanthropic patterns to provide nonprofit organizations with actionable intelligence for grant seeking success.
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March 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.