AI Summary
The SPARC Endowment Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2021, the fund paid out a total of $1.1 million in grants to a single grantee. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO RECEIVE/MAINTAIN FUNDS OF REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY AND APPLY THE INCOME THEREFROM TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS OF SPARC TO IMPROVE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
Cause Areas
1
Developmental disability services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SPARC
Springfield, IL
$3.2M
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SPARC ENDOWMENT FUND INC?
No. SPARC ENDOWMENT FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SPARC ENDOWMENT FUND INC give?
SPARC ENDOWMENT FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois. 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 SPARC ENDOWMENT FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SPARC ENDOWMENT FUND INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $300 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SPARC ENDOWMENT FUND INC make each year?
In 2021, SPARC ENDOWMENT FUND INC awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SPARC ENDOWMENT FUND INC fund recently?
In 2024, SPARC ENDOWMENT FUND INC awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include SPARC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SPARC ENDOWMENT FUND INC?
SPARC ENDOWMENT FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.