The Sparrow Charitable Foundation
The Sparrow Charitable Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 2003 and based in Dallas, Texas. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation with tax-exempt status since October 2004.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$100K
+20.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+122.5% YoY
Grant Count
29
-14.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$53K
+160.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports five primary funding categories:
- I - Great Commission: Religious support and evangelism initiatives
- II - Pro Family: Family support and child welfare programs
- III - Educational Purposes: General educational programs
- IV - World Relief: International aid and disaster relief
- V - Other Purposes: General charitable purposes
Grantmaking
The foundation typically selects grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Grant Range
$500 to $550,500
Average Grant
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, with a concentration in the Dallas area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Summary
- Total Revenue: $1,550,405
- Total Expenses: $1,533,716
- Total Assets: $100,084
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Investment Income and Dividends: $405
Revenue Growth Total grants and contributions increased 93.8% from 2023 ($800,000) to 2024 ($1,550,000).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $100,084 | $83,395 | $10,217 |
| Revenue | $1,550,405 | $800,405 | $850,517 |
| Expenses | $1,533,716 | $727,227 | $999,800 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,532,062 | $725,604 | $998,225 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $3,957 | $4,524 | $4,744 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
177 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Raymond H Harris, Director
- Marydel R Harris, Director
- Stephen R Harris, Director
- Elizabeth A Black, Director
- Carolyn E Arnold, Director
- Timothy C Harris, Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAYMOND H HARRIS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MARYDEL R HARRIS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| STEPHEN R HARRIS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ELIZABETH A BLACK | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| CAROLYN E ARNOLD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| TIMOTHY C HARRIS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 6506 Orchid Lane, Dallas, TX 75230-4123
Phone: 214-794-1619
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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