Helen Gertrude Sparks Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Helen Gertrude Sparks Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$30,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$910,800
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $30,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $20,000 | 2 | $764,254 |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 3 | $783,363 |
| 2025 | $30,000 | 3 | $910,800 |
How to apply
| Contact | Meghan Bennett - Co Bank of Americ 901 Main St FL 16, Dallas, TX 75202-3738 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 209-3741, tx.philanthropic@bofa.com |
| What to submit | For grant application & guidelines, go to: www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/search-for-grants |
| Deadlines | August 1 |
| Restrictions | The disabled, elderly or orphaned, education, or the arts. |
What Helen Gertrude Sparks Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Healing & Mental Health Project Inc | Building better futures | $10,000 |
| Fort Worth Museum of Science & History | "we go round" installation | $10,000 |
| Hill School of Fort Worth Inc | Scholarships for learning | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does Helen Gertrude Sparks Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: August 1.
How much does Helen Gertrude Sparks Charitable Trust give?
$30,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Helen Gertrude Sparks Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).
What does Helen Gertrude Sparks Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.