Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation
The Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation is a private foundation based in Sunnyvale, Texas. It supports organizations through grants, including scholarships and community grants.
Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation at a glance
In short: Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation gave $144K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $144,210
- -11.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -46.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,483
- +66.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,110
- Total assets
- $710,105
- -12.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (8 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Jim Yarbrough and submit a letter. Awards must go to nonprofits and be restricted to the East Dallas and Mesquite areas.
- Contact
Application contact: Jim Yarbrough
Mailing address: 1910 La Prada Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150
Phone: (214) 328-5458
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was KCU ($20K). Together the top 10 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 119 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing restricts awards to the East Dallas and Mesquite areas. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 17 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 140% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 260% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2021) to $163K (2023). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KCU Dallas, TX | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Atsu Mesquite, TX | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Unthsc Fort Worth, TX | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| Kiwanis Pleasant Grove Dallas, TX | GRANT | $12,500 |
| Hidden Acres Kaufman, TX | GRANT | $12,000 |
| Texas Ramp Project Richardson, TX | GRANT | $7,500 |
| Good Samaritan of Garland Garland, TX | GRANT | $7,500 |
| Magdalen House Dallas, TX | GRANT | $7,000 |
| LBU Community Clinic Dallas, TX | GRANT | $6,110 |
| Boy Scouts Troop Circle 10 Mesquite, TX | GRANT | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $710,105 | $51,379 | $155,505 | $144,210 | 17 | $144,210 | $51,297 | $55,466 |
| 2023 | $807,348 | $59,240 | $183,983 | $162,600 | 32 | $162,600 | $32,641 | $58,858 |
| 2022 | $864,056 | $66,200 | $151,864 | $128,000 | 36 | $128,000 | $50,766 | $58,787 |
| 2021 | $949,720 | $101,458 | $84,680 | $60,000 | 13 | $60,000 | $80,183 | $71,804 |
| 2020 | $932,942 | $85,019 | $94,308 | $70,200 | 21 | — | $41,660 | $62,763 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include scholarships and support for community organizations. Among the grantees, Hidden Acres describes its mission as exposing youth to life lessons and growth development. Texas Ramp Project says it provides free wheelchair ramps to elderly and disabled people in financial need. Ferguson Road Initiative describes its work as engaging and empowering community advocates in Far East Dallas, while EQUEST says it partners with horses to support people with diverse needs through equine-assisted activities and therapies.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $144,210. Grants ranged from $1,600 to $20,000, with a median of $6,110. The largest awards included $20,000 each to KCU and ATSU for scholarships, $16,000 to UNTHSC for a scholarship, $12,500 to Kiwanis Pleasant Grove, and $12,000 to Hidden Acres. Other notable grants included $7,500 each to Texas Ramp Project and Good Samaritan of Garland, and $7,000 to Magdalen House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Conrad Speece as president; Carey Penniston as director secretary; Jim Yarbrough as treasurer; and Lance Prothro, Linus Miller, and Bonnie Potts as directors.
Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation is led by Conrad Speece, President on the 2024 filing; 5 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Conrad Speece
President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2024)
Lance Prothro
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Linus Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Bonnie Potts
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2024)
Carey Penniston
Director Sectrtary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2024)
Jim Yarbrough
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Carey S. Penniston D. O. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Conrad Speece D. O. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Frank Bradley (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: T. Weldon Davis (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Allan Kalich (2022–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2K, to Conrad Speece (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation
How much does Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation give each year?
Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation gave $144K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $163K across 32 grants.
What is Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation's typical grant size?
Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,110, and its average grant was $8,483, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation give grants?
Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (8 grants) and Mesquite, TX (4 grants).
Does Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant" (14 grants) and "Scholarship" (3 grants).
Who are Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation's largest grantees?
Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include KCU ($20,000), Atsu ($20,000) and Unthsc ($16,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation?
Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation reported $710K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $144K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include scholarships and support for community organizations. Among the grantees, Hidden Acres describes its mission as exposing youth to life lessons and growth development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation?
Contact Jim Yarbrough and submit a letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation's EIN?
Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2179453. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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