Jack D & Fredda S Sparks Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Conifer, CO EIN: 38-2702293

HealthHuman servicesYouth development

Jack D & Fredda S Sparks Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Conifer, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $117K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $69K.

Key facts about Jack D & Fredda S Sparks Foundation

EIN: 38-2702293
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $75,000
Grants made (2024): 4
Average grant: $18,750
Median grant: $20,000
Total assets: $116,782
Primary geography: Virginia (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Jack D & Fredda S Sparks Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Jack D & Fredda S Sparks Foundation's 4 itemized 2024 grants were Virginia (53%), District of Columbia (40%) and Oregon (7%). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Jack D & Fredda S Sparks Foundation gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 778% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$117K

-11.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$75K

+0.0% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$19K

+0.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack D & Fredda S Sparks Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Jack D & Fredda S Sparks Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

HealthHuman servicesYouth development

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Virginia $40K (53%)

District of Columbia $30K (40%)

Oregon $5K (7%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Colorado District of Columbia Oregon Virginia

Cities

StauntonWashingtonEugeneAlexandriaCharlottesvilleConifer

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$116,782	$131,580	$119,657
Revenue	$71,755	$161,248	$51,062
Expenses	$86,294	$83,664	$80,416
Qualifying Distributions	$81,340	$79,436	$77,190
Net Investment Income	$68,770	$55,744	$47,830
Distributable Amount	$10,458	$9,689	$11,626

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

17 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Planned Parenthood of Metro Wash DC ($30,000), Mother of Light Center ($20,000), Valley Mission ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF METRO WASH DC Washington, DC	GENERAL SUPPORT - UNRESTRICTED GRANT	$30,000
MOTHER OF LIGHT CENTER Alexandria, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT - UNRESTRICTED GRANT	$20,000
VALLEY MISSION Staunton, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT - UNRESTRICTED GRANT	$20,000
NORTHWEST ABORTION ACCESS FUND Eugene, OR	GENERAL SUPPORT - UNRESTRICTED GRANT	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Ann S Sparks	Executive Director	2	$4,250
Katherine S Sparks	Vice President	1	—
Jack D Sparks	Vice President	1	—
Fredda S Sparks	Vice President	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

HealthHuman servicesYouth development

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jack D & Fredda S Sparks Foundation?

Jack D & Fredda S Sparks Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Conifer, CO. It holds $117K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Jack D & Fredda S Sparks Foundation?

As of 2024, Jack D & Fredda S Sparks Foundation holds $117K in total assets with $72K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $75K in 2024.

Where does Jack D & Fredda S Sparks Foundation operate?

Jack D & Fredda S Sparks Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia, Oregon, Virginia.

What size grants does Jack D & Fredda S Sparks Foundation award?

In 2024, Jack D & Fredda S Sparks Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $75K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Jack D & Fredda S Sparks Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jack D & Fredda S Sparks Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Jack D & Fredda S Sparks Foundation's EIN?

Jack D & Fredda S Sparks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2702293. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.