SPARROW FOUNDATION
Lansing, MI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-6100687
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
Lansing, MI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-6100687
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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The Sparrow Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Michigan, having disbursed a total of $3.2 million in grants to seven grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Sparrow Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE SPARROW FOUNDATION IS A TAX-EXEMPT, MICHIGAN, NON-STOCK CORPORATION SPONSORED SOLELY BY THE SPARROW HEALTH SYSTEM, A VOLUNTARY, COMMUNITY-GOVERNED MICHIGAN NONPROFIT CORPORATION AND PARENT ORGANIZATION FOR VARIOUS HEALTHCARE ENTITIES. THE SPARROW FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST EDWARD W SPARROW HOSPITAL PROGRAMS BY OBTAINING THE MORAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY FOR INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS THAT DO NOT NECESSARILY SUPPORT THEMSELVES.
Cause Areas
1
Health
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
EDWARD W SPARROW HOSPITAL
$29.7M
98%
SPARROW EATON HOSPITAL
$294.7K
< 1%
SPARROW SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
$76K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$21K
Median 2nd year grant
$42.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SPARROW FOUNDATION?
No. SPARROW FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SPARROW FOUNDATION give?
SPARROW FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan. 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 SPARROW FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SPARROW FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $21 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SPARROW FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SPARROW FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $3.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SPARROW FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SPARROW FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include EDWARD W SPARROW HOSPITAL, SPARROW EATON HOSPITAL, and SPARROW SPECIALTY HOSPITAL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SPARROW FOUNDATION?
SPARROW FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.