Spark Ventures
Chicago, IL ·EIN 51-0626562 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Spark Ventures?
Spark Ventures is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($230K), James B Tafel Foundation ($91K), Vallavbhai & Savitaben Patel ($76K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $565K in grants to Spark Ventures between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $230,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| James B Tafel Foundation | $91,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Vallavbhai & Savitaben Patel | $76,189 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| John & Susan Dewan Foundation | $48,115 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Leva Family Foundation | $27,694 | 13 | 2020–2024 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $26,500 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Stephen J & Deirdre Nardi Charitable Fnd | $17,500 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Frances E Streit Foundation | $16,850 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Coltman Thomas J Foundation Ta | $9,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation | $7,500 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Mcneight Family Foundation | $4,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
What grants has Spark Ventures received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 |
| 2023 | Leva Family Foundation | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION - HUNGER | $2,650 |
| 2023 | Leva Family Foundation | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION - HUNGER | $2,600 |
| 2023 | Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Coltman Thomas J Foundation Ta | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Frances E Streit Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2022 | James B Tafel Foundation | CHARITABLE | $20,500 |
| 2022 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | POVERTY | $12,500 |
| 2022 | John & Susan Dewan Foundation | SUPPORT FOR NEEDY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NDOLA, ZAMBIA | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Stephen J & Deirdre Nardi Charitable Fnd | further exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Leva Family Foundation | INTERNATIONAL RELIEF | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Leva Family Foundation | INTERNATIONAL RELIEF | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Frances E Streit Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,250 |
| 2022 | Coltman Thomas J Foundation Ta | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,000 |
| 2022 | The Mcneight Family Foundation | SUPPORT FOR CHILDRENS PROGRAMS IN AFRICA AND LATIN AMERICA | $500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 56 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Spark Ventures?
Spark Ventures is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($230K), James B Tafel Foundation ($91K), Vallavbhai & Savitaben Patel ($76K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $565K in grants to Spark Ventures between 2020–2024.
Who is Spark Ventures's largest funder?
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc is the largest recorded funder of Spark Ventures, with $230K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Spark Ventures received?
IRS 990 filings record $565K in grants to Spark Ventures across 56 grants from 12 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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