Private foundation · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Sparkplug Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $20,000
- Typical grant
- $20,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $20,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 42 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $667,576
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $668K | $20K | 1 |
| 2023 | $509K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- The sparkplug foundation · new york · 8778668285 · info@sparkplugfoundation.org
- What to send
- Online contact is needed prior to actual grant application submission. Written proposals for grant are required to be submitted. Written proposal needs to be specific-- explaning steps used to accomplish goals, persons and materials needed, especially detailing the need or issue which the grant will address. Estimated costs for the work will be required with application.
- Deadlines
- Application date for fall 2024 cycle: 11/04/2024
Next one: Nov 4, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Sparkplug foundation makes grants only for seed money, or to launch new ideas within existing projects--there are also restictions on what type of expense which they will fund
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Felice GelmanTrustee
- Yoram GelmanTrustee
- Emmaia GelmanTrustee
- John Francis MulliganDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Tenants Union | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $20K |
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