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Private Foundation
THE SPARKPLUG FOUNDATION
THE SPARKPLUG FOUNDATION is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in NEW YORK, NY. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $1.5M, expenses of $1.0M, total assets of $7.6M. Imperigo tracks 316 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $3.8M.
EIN: 331033952
NEW YORK, NY
Private Independent Foundations
NTEE: T22
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$1.5M
Total Expenses$1.0M
Total Assets$7.6M
Grants Given316
Grant Total$3.8M
Filing Years2019–2024
Sample Grants Given
INSTITUTE FOR THE CRITICAL STUDY OF
GENERAL SUPPORT
$62,976
PALESTINIAN CHRISTIANS FOR JUSTICE
GENERAL SUPPORT
$20,700
THE BLACK OUT COLLECTIVE
GENERAL SUPPORT
$20,000
HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS FUND
GENERAL SUPPORT
$20,000
KOKUA NA AINA
GENERAL SUPPORT
$20,000
Showing up to 5 of 316 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
TRUSTEE
Emmaia Gelman
TRUSTEE
Felice Gelman
DIRECTOR
John Francis Mulligan
TRUSTEE
Yoram Gelman
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.5M | $1.0M | $7.6M |
| 2023 | $888K | $826K | $7.1M |
| 2022 | $1.0M | $732K | $7.1M |
| 2020 | $602K | $840K | $5.7M |
| 2019 | $517K | $750K | $5.9M |
Between 2019 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $517K to $1.5M (+195%), with total assets most recently reported at $7.6M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, and 4 other states.
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