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SPARKYOUTH NYC INC

SPARKYOUTH NYC INC

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
13-3037380
Regional Funder
Logo for "SPARKYOUTH NYC INC"

SPARKYOUTH NYC INC

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
13-3037380
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1994

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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SPARKYOUTH NYC INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in New York, with additional support for projects in California. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with SPARKYOUTH NYC INC can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

SPARKYOUTH NYC, INC. IS DEDICATED TO TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF NYC CHILDREN BY IDENTIFYING AND PROVIDING CRUCIAL FUNDING AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY-BASED START-UP ORGANIZATIONS THAT ASSIST UNDERSERVED YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE CITY.
Total Funding Given

$1.1M

2024
Grantees funded
40
Multi-year grantees
95%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

15

Median 1st year grant
$49K
Median 2nd year grant
$70K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Mary Suzy Myers Jackson
Board Member
G
Gisele Castro
Board Member
A
Adam Schwartz
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SPARKYOUTH NYC INC?
No. SPARKYOUTH NYC INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SPARKYOUTH NYC INC give?
SPARKYOUTH NYC INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SPARKYOUTH NYC INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SPARKYOUTH NYC INC fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $49 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SPARKYOUTH NYC INC make each year?
In 2024, SPARKYOUTH NYC INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SPARKYOUTH NYC INC fund recently?
In 2024, SPARKYOUTH NYC INC awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include HARLEM GROWN INC, AMERICA ON TECH INC, and New York City Urban Debate League Inc.. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SPARKYOUTH NYC INC?
SPARKYOUTH NYC INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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