Eye on the Sparrow Foundation
Eye on the Sparrow Foundation is a private foundation based in Colleyville, Texas. It reported 16 grants totaling $252,700 in 2024, with listed purposes including ministry, youth ministry, education, and healthcare.
Eye on the Sparrow Foundation at a glance
In short: Eye on the Sparrow Foundation gave $253K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state Texas. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $252,700
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,794
- -16.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,400
- Total assets
- $5,055,938
- -7.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Eye on the Sparrow Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5101 Rose Street, Colleyville, TX 76034
Phone: (817) 266-7094
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eye on the Sparrow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Awana Clubs International ($43K). Together the top 10 received $226K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 44 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (41%), Illinois (17%), Florida (17%), North Carolina (12%), and Indiana (5%), among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Eye on the Sparrow Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 94% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 580% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2021) to $345K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $253K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Awana Clubs International Chicago, IL | Youth Ministry | $43,250 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Orlando, FL | Ministry | $42,500 |
| Coram DEO Academy Lewisville, TX | Education | $35,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Ministry | $30,000 |
| Mountain River Ministries Keller, TX | Ministry | $20,800 |
| World Missionary Press New Paris, IN | Ministry | $13,000 |
| 413 Ministries Arlington, TX | Ministry | $10,800 |
| International Commission Lewisville, TX | Ministry | $10,800 |
| Love Justice International Lincoln, NE | Human Trafficlomg | $10,000 |
| Thrive Women's Clinic Dallas, TX | Healthcare | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,055,938 | $-88,055 | $317,687 | $252,700 | 16 | $283,598 | $107,464 | $48,919 |
| 2023 | $5,459,332 | $-42,036 | $329,030 | $245,000 | 13 | $297,510 | $82,431 | $328,006 |
| 2022 | $5,828,434 | $70,056 | $446,154 | $345,000 | 11 | $404,130 | — | $307,511 |
| 2021 | $6,209,401 | $275,539 | $175,514 | $130,000 | 4 | $130,000 | $223,006 | $339,149 |
| 2020 | $5,987,043 | $5,993,603 | $6,560 | — | — | — | $4,224 | $135,465 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eye on the Sparrow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as ministry, youth ministry, education, healthcare, and human trafficking.
Among its grantees, Coram Deo Academy describes its mission as training ethical servant leaders and wise thinkers to shape culture for the glory of God. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. World Missionary Press says it promotes the writing, publishing, printing, and distribution of Scripture and Gospel materials. International Commission describes its work as equipping believers to conduct church-based evangelism and make disciples. Love Justice International says its mission is to disrupt human trafficking in transit.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $252,700. Grants ranged from $750 to $43,250, with a median grant of $10,400.
The largest reported grants included $43,250 to Awana Clubs International for youth ministry; $42,500 to Wycliffe Bible Translators for ministry; $35,000 to Coram Deo Academy for education; $30,000 to Samaritan’s Purse for ministry; and $20,800 to Mountain River Ministries for ministry. Other reported grants included $13,000 to World Missionary Press, $10,800 each to 413 Ministries and International Commission, and $10,000 each to Love Justice International and Thrive Women’s Clinic.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark W. Fordyce as president/treasurer, member, and chairman; Kimberly F. Fordyce as secretary, member, and director; and Myshaleigh F. Dumois, Mark W. Fordyce II, Tim Dumois, and Sarah Fordyce as directors.
Eye on the Sparrow Foundation is led by Mark W. Fordyce, President, Treasurer, Member & Chairman since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark W. Fordyce
President, Treasurer, Member & Chairman
Director → President, Treasurer, Member & Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly F. Fordyce
Secretary, Member & Director
Director → Secretary, Member & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark W. Fordyce II
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Myshaleigh F. Dumois
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Fordyce
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Dumois
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Eye on the Sparrow Foundation
How much does Eye on the Sparrow Foundation give each year?
Eye on the Sparrow Foundation gave $253K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $245K across 13 grants.
What is Eye on the Sparrow Foundation's typical grant size?
Eye on the Sparrow Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,400, and its average grant was $15,794, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eye on the Sparrow Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Eye on the Sparrow Foundation give grants?
Eye on the Sparrow Foundation's top state is Texas, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (17%) and Florida (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lewisville, TX (2 grants) and Arlington, TX (2 grants).
Does Eye on the Sparrow Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Eye on the Sparrow Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ministry" (11 grants).
Who are Eye on the Sparrow Foundation's largest grantees?
Eye on the Sparrow Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Awana Clubs International ($43,250), Wycliffe Bible Translators ($42,500) and Coram DEO Academy ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Eye on the Sparrow Foundation?
Eye on the Sparrow Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $284K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Eye on the Sparrow Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as ministry, youth ministry, education, healthcare, and human trafficking. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eye on the Sparrow Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Eye on the Sparrow Foundation's EIN?
Eye on the Sparrow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2024850. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Eye on the Sparrow Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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