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Roy Sparks

Preselected recipients only Birmingham, Alabama · EIN 586087237

Roy Sparks is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,830 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $10,415 and the largest $10,415. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $19,432 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$21,1462$467,156
2024$19,4322$476,863
2025$20,8302$508,595

How to apply

Roy Sparks says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Roy Sparks funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Georgia.

StateGrantsAmount
Georgia2$20,830

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Masonic Home of Georgia Endowment Fund
Macon, GA
General operating$10,415
Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
General operating$10,415

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Roy Sparks accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Roy Sparks give?

$20,830 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $10,415.

Who runs Roy Sparks?

Its 2025 filing lists Regions Bank (Trustee).

What does Roy Sparks fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.

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