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EIN 47-4389272

Sparrow Education Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
32
City
Lakeland
State
Florida
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2021-12-01
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
Description
The Sparrow Education Foundation provides a trauma-informed educational setting for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. It champions a compassionate and progressive approach to education, recognizing that children respond to their environment. The foundation strives to foster safety and acceptance, utilizing a purposeful, relational approach among children, parents, and teachers. At Sparrow Academy, the team remains attuned to the latest research in education, neuroscience, and the healing arts, applying this knowledge to cultivate an enriching learning environment.
Total revenues
$658,456
2021
Total expenses
$607,623
2021
Total assets
$425,771
2021
Num. employees
32
2021

Program areas at Sparrow Education Foundation

Our core belief at the Sparrow academy is based on the paradigm of a compassionate, progressive approach to Education. We understand that children respond to their environment and we strive to take a purposeful, relational approach to our children, parents and teachers in order to create a place of safety and acceptance for children to learn. At Sparrow academy we are attuned to the latest research and studies in Education, neuroscience and the healing arts, and have taken that knowledge to create a school for children who need that understanding.

Who funds Sparrow Education Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Polk Sheriff's CharitiesSchool Renovation$12,000
Central Florida Foundation$10,000

Personnel at Sparrow Education Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Stephanie SmithDean of Students
Rhonda McGinnisPrincipal
Derek ForehandPublic Relations Director
Jay ButlerP.e and Athletic Director
Chad McGinnisBusiness Manager
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Sparrow Education Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2021
Total grants, contributions, etc.$36,745
Program services$621,711
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$658,456

Form 990s for Sparrow Education Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-122022-12-01990View PDF
2020-122021-09-24990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
2018-122021-03-16990View PDF
2016-122021-03-18990View PDF
...and 1 more Form 990

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Data update history
November 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
October 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $12,000 from Polk Sheriff's Charities
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 23, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsEducational service providersYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
EducationChildren
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
8595 Us Hwy 98 N
Lakeland, FL 33809
Metro area
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
County
Polk County, FL
Website URL
sparrowacademy.org/ 
Phone
(863) 777-2269
IRS details
EIN
47-4389272
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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