Nest & Sparrow is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in TARPON SPRINGS, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $123K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7K
-95.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$123K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$123K
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nest & Sparrow reported a distributable amount of $773 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Nest & Sparrow
Based on IRS filings
Nest & Sparrow is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in TARPON SPRINGS, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $123K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,005 | $145,603 | $154,400 |
| Revenue | — | $-8,797 | $154,400 |
| Expenses | $138,598 | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | $122,865 | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $773 | $7,171 | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Cause ($122,865).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Cause Oceanside, CA | The mission of the Cause is to provide nonprofit structure strategic coaching and community to Christian leaders who serve the underserved worldwide. Nest & Sparrow a partner of The Cause provides hospitality rest and growth to individuals through care listening prayer soul care discipleship and coaching in a safe environment. | $122,865 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherry Karum | Director & President | 1 | — |
| Suzanne Skaggs | Director & Vice Pres | 1 | — |
| Shannon Ingram | Director | 1 | — |
| Tarah Christensen | Director & Secretary | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nest & Sparrow?
Nest & Sparrow is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in TARPON SPRINGS, FL. It holds $7K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Nest & Sparrow?
As of 2024, Nest & Sparrow holds $7K in total assets. It awarded 1 grants totaling $123K in 2024.
Where does Nest & Sparrow operate?
Nest & Sparrow has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Nest & Sparrow award?
In 2024, Nest & Sparrow awarded 1 grants totaling $123K — an average of about $123K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Nest & Sparrow required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Nest & Sparrow reported a distributable amount of $773 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Nest & Sparrow's EIN?
Nest & Sparrow's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4071124. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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