Spark Ventures
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
85
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Spark Ventures?
Spark Ventures is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($650K), James B Tafel Foundation ($126K), Vallavbhai & Savitaben Patel ($96K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Spark Ventures between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $650,000 | 23 | 2020–2024 |
| James B Tafel Foundation | $126,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Vallavbhai & Savitaben Patel | $96,189 | 7 | 2020–2025 |
| John & Susan Dewan Foundation | $50,835 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Leva Family Foundation | $38,524 | 15 | 2020–2025 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $26,500 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Cushing Family Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Frances E Streit Foundation | $21,850 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Stephen J & Deirdre Nardi Charitable Fnd | $20,000 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Coltman Thomas J Foundation Ta | $11,500 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $8,357 | 1 | 2022 |
| Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation | $7,500 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The McNeight Family Foundation | $5,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2022) to $274K (2020). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $104K.
What grants has Spark Ventures received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | James B Tafel Foundation | CHARITABLE | $35,000 |
| 2025 | Cushing Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Vallavbhai & Savitaben Patel | TEACHERS SALARIES, HOPE SCHOOL, NDOLA, ZAMBIA | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Leva Family Foundation | INTERNATIONAL RELIEF | $6,218 |
| 2025 | Frances E Streit Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Leva Family Foundation | INTERNATIONAL RELIEF | $4,612 |
| 2025 | John & Susan Dewan Foundation | SUPPORT FOR NEEDY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NDOLA, ZAMBIA. | $2,720 |
| 2025 | Stephen J & Deirdre Nardi Charitable Fnd | further exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Coltman Thomas J Foundation Ta | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,500 |
| 2025 | The McNeight Family Foundation | SUPPORT FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FOR THE POOR | $500 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $140,000 |
| 2024 | Vallavbhai & Savitaben Patel | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 72 STUDENTS IN HOPE SCHOOL,NDOLA,ZAMBIA | $23,189 |
| 2024 | John & Susan Dewan Foundation | SUPPORT FOR NEEDY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NDOLA, ZAMBIA. | $21,000 |
| 2024 | James B Tafel Foundation | CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Frances E Streit Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Leva Family Foundation | INTERNATIONAL RELIEF | $6,150 |
| 2024 | Leva Family Foundation | INTERNATIONAL RELIEF | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Coltman Thomas J Foundation Ta | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The McNeight Family Foundation | SUPPORT FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FOR THE POOR | $500 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | James B Tafel Foundation | CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Vallavbhai & Savitaben Patel | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 72 STUDENTS IN HOPE SCHOOL,NDOLA,ZAMBIA | $13,000 |
| 2023 | John & Susan Dewan Foundation | SUPPORT FOR NEEDY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NDOLA, ZAMBIA. | $8,000 |
| 2023 | Stephen J & Deirdre Nardi Charitable Fnd | further exempt purpose | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 85 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Spark Ventures?
Spark Ventures is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($650K), James B Tafel Foundation ($126K), Vallavbhai & Savitaben Patel ($96K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Spark Ventures between 2020–2025.
Who is Spark Ventures's largest funder?
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc is the largest recorded funder of Spark Ventures, with $650K across 23 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Spark Ventures received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Spark Ventures across 85 grants from 14 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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