John and Polly Sparks Foundation

John and Polly Sparks Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey with $70.9M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$70.9Mtotal assets
2012IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2017$3.2M
  • FY2019$3.3M
  • FY2020$3.7M
  • FY2021$3.4M
  • FY2022$3.7M

About John and Polly Sparks Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersPennington, New Jersey
  • EIN272992779
  • IRS ruling2012

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is John and Polly Sparks Foundation?

John and Polly Sparks Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey with $70.9M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does John and Polly Sparks Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of John and Polly Sparks Foundation?

John and Polly Sparks Foundation's EIN is 272992779. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from John and Polly Sparks Foundation?

Private foundations like John and Polly Sparks Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with John and Polly Sparks Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.