Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation
The Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Powell, Ohio. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including agricultural and youth education, scholarships, health, and community services.
Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation gave $201K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state Missouri. 57% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $201,410
- -22.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,392
- -9.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $547,444
- -12.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (13 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names Bonnie Coley-Malir as the contact. It specifies no application form or materials, deadlines, or award restrictions. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Bonnie Coley-Malir
Mailing address: 500 Griffiths Lane, Powell, OH 43065
Phone: (614) 330-6540
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hereford Youth Foundation of America ($50K). Together the top 10 received $189K.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 130 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri (37%), Kansas (27%), Indiana (12%), Ohio (12%), and Tennessee (8%). The listed grants also included recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 23 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 17% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 307% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $133K (2020) to $311K (2023). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford Youth Foundation of America Kansas City, MO | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Kansas State University Foundation Manhattan, KS | General Support | $27,500 |
| Kansas FFA Foundation Manhattan, KS | General Support | $27,000 |
| National FFA Foundation Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $25,000 |
| Theta XI Foundation St. Louis, MO | General Support | $25,000 |
| The University of Tennessee Foundation Inc Knoxville, TN | General Support | $12,100 |
| Ohio Cattlemens Foundation Marysville, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| Ohiohealth Foundation Columbus, OH | General Support | $3,500 |
| University of Tennessee Foundation Knoxville, TN | General Support | $3,500 |
| A Kid Again Columbus, OH | General Support | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $547,444 | $136,000 | $212,741 | $201,410 | 24 | $204,612 | $127,953 | $66,752 |
| 2024 | $624,185 | $135,810 | $269,658 | $259,050 | 28 | $259,800 | $127,652 | $67,284 |
| 2023 | $758,033 | $131,776 | $323,357 | $310,791 | 29 | $311,741 | $121,329 | $71,411 |
| 2022 | $949,614 | $144,215 | $201,369 | $184,715 | 25 | $189,290 | $133,912 | $81,702 |
| 2021 | $1,006,768 | $100,689 | $286,014 | $272,220 | 24 | $273,644 | $88,951 | $90,802 |
| 2020 | $1,192,093 | $60,353 | $146,453 | $132,783 | 17 | — | $49,106 | $82,703 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $67K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Hereford Youth Foundation of America says it encourages youth leadership through education, scholarships, and leadership opportunities. The Kansas FFA Foundation says it supports Kansas agricultural education and FFA programs, while the National FFA Foundation describes its work as furthering FFA members’ education and development, with an emphasis on agriculture.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in beef production and public education on food and animal issues (Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation), support for families raising children with life-threatening conditions (A Kid Again), and material and educational assistance for children in need (Christ Child Society of Columbus).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $201,410. Grants ranged from $370 to $50,000, with a median of $1,750. The largest awards included $50,000 to the Hereford Youth Foundation of America, $27,500 to The Kansas State University Foundation, $27,000 to the Kansas FFA Foundation, $25,000 to the National FFA Foundation, and $25,000 to the Theta Xi Foundation. The listed purposes for these grants were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation is led by Bonnie Coley-Malir, President, Secretary & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bonnie Coley-Malir
President, Secretary & Director
President, Sec'y & Director → President, Secretary & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Torrey
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard E. Malir
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Coley-McDonald
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carol Coley McDonald (2020–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation
How much does Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation give each year?
Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation gave $201K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $259K across 28 grants.
What is Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $8,392, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation give grants?
Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation's top state is Missouri, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kansas (27%) and Indiana (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (5 grants), Boca Grande, FL (3 grants), Manhattan, KS (2 grants) and Knoxville, TN (2 grants).
Does Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hereford Youth Foundation of America ($50,000), The Kansas State University Foundation ($27,500) and Kansas FFA Foundation ($27,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation?
Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation reported $547K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $205K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Hereford Youth Foundation of America says it encourages youth leadership through education, scholarships, and leadership opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation?
The filing names Bonnie Coley-Malir as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation's EIN?
Mastek Sparkman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3571224. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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