The Good Sparrow Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Wilmington, DE EIN: 86-1247000

The Good Sparrow Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $382K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $6K.

Key facts about The Good Sparrow Foundation

In short: The Good Sparrow Foundation gave $17K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $6K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
86-1247000
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2023
Annual giving (2023)
$16,500
Grants made (2023)
3
Average grant
$5,500
Median grant
$4,000
Total assets
$381,661
Primary geography
Connecticut (76% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$382K

-6.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$17K

-54.8% YoY

Grant Count

3

-75.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

+80.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Good Sparrow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How The Good Sparrow Foundation gives

  • In 2023 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

10states

Share of all 3 itemized 2023 grant dollars.

Cities

BridgeportMemphisNew YorkArlingtonMckinneyPalmettoAmericusColorado SpgsHamdenHarrisburgNew HavenSacramento

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K10 grants202112 grants20223 grants2023

From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2023) to $37K (2022). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $17K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2023

Bridgeport Rescue Mission Inc: $10KBridgeport Rescue Mission Inc$10KSt Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc: $4KSt Jude Childrens ResearchHospital Inc$4KHouse of Heroes Inc: $3KHouse of Heroes Inc$3K

The largest 2023 recipient was Bridgeport Rescue Mission Inc ($10K). Together the top 3 received $17K.

Grant Size Distribution

25 grants across all recorded years

25<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bridgeport Rescue Mission Inc Bridgeport, CTFood Pantry Enrichment Fund$10,000
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc Memphis, TNPartners in Hope Fund$4,000
House of Heroes Inc Hamden, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K202120222023
Metric202320222021
Total Assets$381,661$406,522$445,141
Revenue$-3,092$3,316$488,876
Expenses$21,769$41,935$43,735
Qualifying Distributions$21,727$41,835$39,235
Net Investment Income$5,772$5,460$327,839
Distributable Amount$19,576$19,905$15,565

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Good Sparrow Foundation is led by Tracey D Hayes, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.

Officers on the 2023 filing

  • Tracey D Hayes

    Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Donna M Melay

    Vice President

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer L Provost

    Vice President

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 The Good Sparrow Foundation

How much does The Good Sparrow Foundation give each year?

The Good Sparrow Foundation gave $17K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $37K across 12 grants.

What is The Good Sparrow Foundation's typical grant size?

The Good Sparrow Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,500, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Good Sparrow Foundation give grants?

The Good Sparrow Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (24%).

Does The Good Sparrow Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 33% of The Good Sparrow Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is The Good Sparrow Foundation?

The Good Sparrow Foundation reported $382K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is The Good Sparrow Foundation's EIN?

The Good Sparrow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1247000. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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