The Good Sparrow Foundation
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.
The Good Sparrow Foundation at a glance
In short: The Good Sparrow Foundation gave $17K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $6K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $16,500
- -54.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- -75.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $5,500
- +80.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $381,661
- -6.1% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (76% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Good Sparrow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2023) to $37K (2022). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission Inc Bridgeport, CT | Food Pantry Enrichment Fund | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc Memphis, TN | Partners in Hope Fund | $4,000 |
| House of Heroes Inc Hamden, CT | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Ready to take the next step with The Good Sparrow Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $381,661 | $-3,092 | $21,769 | $16,500 | 3 | $21,727 | $5,772 | $19,576 |
| 2022 | $406,522 | $3,316 | $41,935 | $36,500 | 12 | $41,835 | $5,460 | $19,905 |
| 2021 | $445,141 | $488,876 | $43,735 | $29,250 | 10 | $39,235 | $327,839 | $15,565 |
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.
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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
Live grants for the work The Good Sparrow Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Good Sparrow Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Delaware
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
American Electric Power Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The American Electric Power Foundation funds education, especially STEM, basic human services, social justice, and environmental protection, primarily for organizations in AEP’s service territory or with broader beneficial impact. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $1,428,570, with a median of $10,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests; eligible organizations need an invitation from their local AEP Operating Company.
Assets
$43.6M
Grants
753
Total Given
$23.0M
Puget Sound Energy Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The Puget Sound Energy Foundation funds nonprofits serving communities where PSE has a service or generation presence, primarily in Washington, across household needs, education and workforce pathways, climate resilience, and community safety. Grants vary widely; in 2024 they ranged from $13 to $100,000, with a $500 median, while its 2026 disaster-focused competitive program offers up to $15,000. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, but eligible local nonprofits can apply through that competitive program.
Assets
$19.6M
Grants
451
Total Given
$1.2M
First Eagle Investments Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Assets
$747K
Grants
389
Total Given
$1.2M
Hagerty Drivers Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Assets
$193K
Grants
330
Total Given
$192K
McNabb Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The McNabb Foundation’s website describes support for behavioral health and social services in East Tennessee, while its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions, mostly in California. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected charitable organizations.
Assets
$4.8M
Grants
328
Total Given
$358K
More similar funders
More Funders in Delaware
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Good Sparrow Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Good Sparrow Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?