Nest & Sparrow
Nest & Sparrow is a private foundation, 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 grant totaling $123K.
Nest & Sparrow at a glance
In short: Nest & Sparrow gave $123K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $123K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $122,865
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $122,865
- Median grant
- $122,865
- Total assets
- $7,005
- -95.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Nest & Sparrow funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Cause ($123K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Nest & Sparrow gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,005 | — | $138,598 | $122,865 | 1 | $122,865 | $773 |
| 2023 | $145,603 | $-8,797 | — | — | — | — | $7,171 |
| 2022 | $154,400 | $154,400 | — | — | — | — | — |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nest & Sparrow is led by Sherry Karum, Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sherry Karum
Director & President
Director President → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Skaggs
Director & Vice President
Director Vice President → Director & Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tarah Christensen
Director & Secretary
Director Secretary → Director & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Ingram
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Nest & Sparrow
How much does Nest & Sparrow give each year?
Nest & Sparrow gave $123K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Nest & Sparrow?
Nest & Sparrow reported $7K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $123K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $773 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Nest & Sparrow operate?
Nest & Sparrow has awarded grants in California.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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