4S Foundation
Preselected recipients only
4S Foundation is a private foundation in Port Orchard, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $42,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$42,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$891,529
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $129,500 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $129,500 | 13 | $627,144 |
| 2024 | $42,000 | 6 | $891,529 |
How to apply
4S 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $6,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One for Israel | Fund ongoing services for needs | $20,000 |
| Paul Anderson Youth Home | Fund ongoing services for needs | $6,000 |
| Miqlat | Fund ongoing services for needs | $5,000 |
| Bread of Life Mission | Fund ongoing services for needs | $5,000 |
| Individual | Fund ongoing services for needs | $3,000 |
| Individual | Fund ongoing services for needs | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia Sparks
- Mark Sparks
Questions people ask
Does 4S Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does 4S Foundation give?
$42,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs 4S Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cynthia Sparks (President & CEO) and Mark Sparks (President & CEO).