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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Sparrow Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, exclusively by invitation. In 2024, the foundation allocated a total of $750K across six grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$750K
2024
Grantees funded
6
Multi-year grantees
17%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$25.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$150K
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Jean Ann Brock
Employee
R
Rodger M Sanders
Board Member
R
Rodger Sanders
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SPARROW FOUNDATION?
No. THE SPARROW FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SPARROW FOUNDATION give?
THE SPARROW FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas. 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 THE SPARROW FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SPARROW FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $26 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SPARROW FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SPARROW FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $750 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SPARROW FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SPARROW FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include NONPAREIL INSTITUTE, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER DALLAS INC, and NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SPARROW FOUNDATION?
THE SPARROW FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.