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The Good Sparrow Foundation

Preselected recipients only Wilmington, Delaware · EIN 861247000

The Good Sparrow Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2023 it gave $16,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

The Good Sparrow Foundation 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 The Good Sparrow Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Connecticut.

StateGrantsAmount
Connecticut2$12,500
Tennessee1$4,000

Grants paid in 2023

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Bridgeport Rescue Mission Inc
Bridgeport, CT
Food Pantry Enrichment Fund$10,000
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc
Memphis, TN
Partners in Hope Fund$4,000
House of Heroes Inc
Hamden, CT
General & Unrestricted$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Good Sparrow Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Good Sparrow Foundation give?

$16,500 in tax year 2023, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.

Who runs The Good Sparrow Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Tracey D Hayes (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas), Donna M Melay (VP) and Jennifer L Provost (VP).

What does The Good Sparrow Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and housing and homelessness.

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