Spark Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Spark Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Driggs, Idaho. In tax year 2024 it gave $146,900 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$146,900
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $107,918 the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $107,918 | 2 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $146,900 | 5 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Spark Foundation Inc 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.
What Spark Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 5 | $146,900 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Valley Tetons Library Inc | Operations | $50,000 |
| Teton Valley Housing Authority | Operations | $40,900 |
| Education Foundation of Teton Valley | Operations | $30,000 |
| Teton Valley Collaborative for Early Learning | Operations | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of Teton Valley | Operations | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Pugh
- Justin Bowersock
- Peter Boogaard
- Rose Hendricks
- Susie Work
- Zach Smith
Questions people ask
Does Spark Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Spark Foundation Inc give?
$146,900 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Spark Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy Pugh (Board Chair), Justin Bowersock (Vice President), Peter Boogaard (Treasurer) and Rose Hendricks (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Spark Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.