Ruth Parr Sparks Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ruth Parr Sparks Foundation is a private foundation in Alice, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $379,580 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $14,500 and the largest $45,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$379,580
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$14,500
- Largest grant$45,500
- Assets$8.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $354,828 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $333,528 | 25 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $354,828 | 25 | $7.8 million |
| 2025 | $379,580 | 25 | $8.3 million |
How to apply
Ruth Parr Sparks 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.
What Ruth Parr Sparks Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 25 | $379,580 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Assist youth | $45,500 |
| Individual | Assist with youth HIV and community welfare | $38,000 |
| Driscoll Childrens Hospital | Support childrens hospital | $28,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Cancer treatment and research | $28,000 |
| Corpus Christi Ministries Inc | Assist needdy in community | $22,000 |
| Friends of Padre | Padre Island beach cleanup and conservation | $19,000 |
| Flatsworthy | Environmental support | $19,000 |
| Jim Wells County First Responders | Assist first responders | $17,820 |
| Passion for Paws | Animal support | $17,000 |
| Rockport Center for the Arts | Support art related actrivities | $15,000 |
| Individual | Assit youth | $14,500 |
| Individual | Assist youth | $14,500 |
| Shelter A Mutt | Euthanasia prevention | $14,500 |
| Art Center of Corpus Christi | Support arts and humanities | $10,000 |
| Gulf Coast Humane Society | Animal support | $10,000 |
| Wings Rescue | Bird rescue and rehab | $10,000 |
| Individual | $10,000 | |
| Gonzales Crystal Theatre | Support youth | $9,960 |
| Gonzales County 4H Council | Support youth | $8,300 |
| Del Mar College | Assit students | $7,500 |
| Individual | Assist youth | $7,500 |
| Corpus Christi Museum | Historical and cultural preservation | $7,500 |
| Kleberg County Pregnancy Center | Assist young women | $2,500 |
| Individual | Support youth | $2,000 |
| Individual | Support youth | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- David McNinch
- Olga Galindo
- Susan Swinney
- Hilda Resendez
Questions people ask
Does Ruth Parr Sparks Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruth Parr Sparks Foundation give?
$379,580 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $14,500.
Who runs Ruth Parr Sparks Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David McNinch (Chairman), Olga Galindo (Board Member), Susan Swinney (Board Member) and Hilda Resendez (Secretary).
What does Ruth Parr Sparks Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and arts and culture.