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Private Foundation
JOHN & POLLY SPARKS FOUNDATION
JOHN & POLLY SPARKS FOUNDATION is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in PENNINGTON, NJ. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $7.9M, expenses of $3.9M, total assets of $74.9M. Imperigo tracks 292 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $27.1M.
EIN: 272992779
PENNINGTON, NJ
Private Independent Foundations
NTEE: T22
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$7.9M
Total Expenses$3.9M
Total Assets$74.9M
Grants Given292
Grant Total$27.1M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
CHILDRENS' HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
$500,000
EMORY UNIVERSITY
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
$387,302
CHRISTIAN CITY INC
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
$300,000
GRADY HEALTH FOUNDATION
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
$250,000
NARSAD BRAIN & BEHAVIOR RESEARCH FDN
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
$225,000
Showing up to 5 of 292 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
TRUSTEE
Bank Of America N A
ADVISROY
Brian Tyler Thornton
ADVISORY MEMBER
Brock Richard Peyer
ADVISORY MEMBER
Deanna Peyer
ADVISORY MEMBER
Kathy Barronton Hall
ADVISORY MEMBER
Kim Barronton Thornton
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7.9M | $3.9M | $74.9M |
| 2024 | $8.2M | $4.0M | $70.9M |
| 2023 | $3.6M | $4.3M | $66.7M |
| 2022 | $8.2M | $4.3M | $67.6M |
| 2021 | $7.5M | $4.4M | $63.6M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $7.5M to $7.9M (+5%), with total assets most recently reported at $74.9M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CA, DC, FL, GA, KY, LA, and 4 other states.
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