Roy Sparks
Roy Sparks is a private foundation, based in BIRMINGHAM, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $431K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $8K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$431K
-3.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$19K
-8.1% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-8.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Roy Sparks reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Roy Sparks
Based on IRS filings
Roy Sparks is a private foundation, based in BIRMINGHAM, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $431K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $8K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $430,513 | $446,016 | $449,756 |
| Revenue | $13,293 | $26,192 | $17,046 |
| Expenses | $28,787 | $29,923 | $56,614 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $22,396 | $24,008 | $40,564 |
| Net Investment Income | $8,297 | $18,968 | $10,929 |
| Distributable Amount | $23,794 | $22,294 | $35,969 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Masonic Home of Georgia Endowment Fund ($9,716), Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta ($9,716).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MASONIC HOME OF GEORGIA ENDOWMENT FUND MACON, GA | GENERAL OPERATING | $9,716 |
| CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA ATLANTA, GA | GENERAL OPERATING | $9,716 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REGIONS BANK | TRUSTEE | 1 | $7,319 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Roy Sparks?
As of 2024, Roy Sparks holds $431K in total assets with $13K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $19K in 2024.
Where does Roy Sparks operate?
Roy Sparks has awarded grants in Georgia.
What size grants does Roy Sparks award?
In 2024, Roy Sparks awarded 2 grants totaling $19K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Roy Sparks required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Roy Sparks reported a distributable amount of $24K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Roy Sparks's EIN?
Roy Sparks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6087237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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