The Sparrow Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sparrow Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.9 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$2.9 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$21,825
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
32% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $687,750 | 34 | $83,395 |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 29 | $100,084 |
| 2025 | $2.9 million | 34 | $21,825 |
How to apply
The Sparrow Charitable 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 The Sparrow Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 2 | $1.5 million |
| California | 1 | $500,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $164,000 |
| Texas | 15 | $155,500 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $31,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $25,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $5,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illuminations | I - great commission | $1.5 million |
| International Justice Mission | Iv - world relief | $500,000 |
| Lifenet | Iii - educational purposes | $500,000 |
| Elevate USA | Iii - educational purposes | $156,000 |
| The University of Oklahoma Foundation | Iii - educational purposes | $30,000 |
| Elevate Dallas | Iii - educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Enright Foundational Ministries | Iv - world relief | $25,000 |
| Northway Church | Ii - pro family | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Iv - world relief | $25,000 |
| Spoken Worldwide | I - great commission | $25,000 |
| East West International Ministries | I - great commission | $12,000 |
| Dallas Baptist University | Iii - educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary | Iii - educational purposes | $10,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Iv - world relief | $10,000 |
| Our Calling | Iv - world relief | $10,000 |
| Point of View | Ii - pro family | $10,000 |
| 100 Fold Studio | I - great commission | $5,000 |
| Asha-Gf | I - great commission | $5,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | I - great commission | $5,000 |
| Christar | I - great commission | $5,000 |
| Howard Payne University | Iii - educational purposes | $5,000 |
| International Outreach | I - great commission | $5,000 |
| Mission Quest | I - great commission | $5,000 |
| NCF - Kay Aruthur Memorial | V - other purposes | $5,000 |
| Omf International | I - great commission | $4,000 |
| Counseling for Brazil Ministries | I - great commission | $2,000 |
| International Students Inc | I - great commission | $2,000 |
| The Navigators | I - great commission | $2,000 |
| Outrageous Love | Iv - world relief | $1,000 |
| Heritage School of Texas | Iii - educational purposes | $1,000 |
| Family Legacy | I - great commission | $500 |
| World Movers (World News Group) | V - other purposes | $500 |
| Ulman Foundation | V - other purposes | $500 |
| Dallas Baptist Association | Iii - educational purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Raymond H Harris
- Marydel R Harris
- Stephen R Harris
- Elizabeth A Black
- Carolyn E Arnold
- Timothy C Harris
Questions people ask
Does The Sparrow Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sparrow Charitable Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Sparrow Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Raymond H Harris (Director), Marydel R Harris (Director), Stephen R Harris (Director) and Elizabeth A Black (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Sparrow Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.