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This organization closed in 2023. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Est.

2004

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

SPARK PROGRAM INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants exclusively by invitation. In 2023, the organization disbursed a total of $339.1K across three grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

SPARK ENGAGES COMMUNITIES TO PROVIDE CAREER EXPLORATION AND SELF-DISCOVERY OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS UNDERSTAND, EXPERIENCE AND PURSUE WHAT'S POSSIBLE
Total Funding Given
$339.1K
2023
Grantees funded
3
Multi-year grantees
33%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$55.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$34.5K
R
Robin Keefe
Board Member
B
Ben Rowe
Board Member
G
Griffin Gordon
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SPARK PROGRAM INC?
No. SPARK PROGRAM INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SPARK PROGRAM INC give?
SPARK PROGRAM INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. 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 SPARK PROGRAM INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SPARK PROGRAM INC fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $55 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SPARK PROGRAM INC make each year?
In 2023, SPARK PROGRAM INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $339 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SPARK PROGRAM INC fund recently?
In 2023, SPARK PROGRAM INC awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include SPARK PROMISE, SPARK PROGRAM INC, and THE PHILADELPHIA EDUCATION FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SPARK PROGRAM INC?
SPARK PROGRAM INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.