The Sparrow Fund
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$359K
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
24
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The Sparrow Fund?
The Sparrow Fund is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by The Pilgrim Foundation ($190K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($100K), The Walter and Edward Bolanowski Foundation ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $359K in grants to The Sparrow Fund between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pilgrim Foundation | $190,000 | 8 | 2020–2025 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Walter and Edward Bolanowski Foundation | $40,001 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler | $10,520 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Helping Hands | $6,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Philadelphia Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Dan & Jenny Coelho Family Foundation | $2,650 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Henry Dolfinger 2 Trust Uw | $2,500 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Sempra Foundation | $1,400 | 1 | 2022 |
| Verizon Foundation | $30 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $151K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $40K.
What grants has The Sparrow Fund received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Pilgrim Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Pilgrim Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| 2024 | The Walter and Edward Bolanowski Foundation | To support the work of The Sparrow Fund as they help families and caregivers with foster care and adoption. | $10,001 |
| 2024 | The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler | ANNUAL FUND | $5,520 |
| 2024 | Helping Hands | ASSISTANCE IN CARE FOR FOSTER AND ADOPTED CHILDREN | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Henry Dolfinger 2 Trust Uw | GENERAL | $1,500 |
| 2024 | The Dan & Jenny Coelho Family Foundation | RELIGIOUS OUTREACH | $1,325 |
| 2023 | The Pilgrim Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Walter and Edward Bolanowski Foundation | To support the work of The Sparrow Fund as they help families and caregivers with foster care and adoption. | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler | ANNUAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Helping Hands | ASSISTANCE IN CARE FOR FOSTER AND ADOPTED CHILDREN | $3,000 |
| 2023 | The Dan & Jenny Coelho Family Foundation | RELIGIOUS OUTREACH | $1,325 |
| 2022 | The Pilgrim Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Walter and Edward Bolanowski Foundation | To support the work of The Sparrow Fund as they help families and caregivers with foster care and adoption. | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Sempra Foundation | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $1,400 |
| 2022 | Henry Dolfinger 2 Trust Uw | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2021 | The Pilgrim Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| 2021 | The Walter and Edward Bolanowski Foundation | To support the work of Young Life and the spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in its outreach to young people around the world. | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Pilgrim Foundation | Giving Tuesday Fund | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Verizon Foundation | MIP PAYOUT FOR 04/07/21 | $30 |
| 2020 | The Pilgrim Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| 2020 | The Philadelphia Foundation | COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORT | $6,000 |
| 2020 | The Pilgrim Foundation | Covid-19 relief or for any purpose the Executive Director deems appropriate | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Sparrow Fund?
The Sparrow Fund is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by The Pilgrim Foundation ($190K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($100K), The Walter and Edward Bolanowski Foundation ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $359K in grants to The Sparrow Fund between 2020–2025.
Who is The Sparrow Fund's largest funder?
The Pilgrim Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Sparrow Fund, with $190K across 8 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has The Sparrow Fund received?
IRS 990 filings record $359K in grants to The Sparrow Fund across 24 grants from 10 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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