Sparta, MI

SPARTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

EIN 38-3012934

Education & Youth Development K-12 Schools Children & youth

Mission

To ignite the potential for enhanced learning in Sparta Area Schools through financial support.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About SPARTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Sparta Education Foundation (SEF) is an independent 501(c)(3) community foundation that raises funds to support Sparta Area Schools in Sparta, Michigan. The Foundation provides classroom grants, scholarships, and project-specific fundraising that expand learning opportunities beyond what the district budget can cover.

SEF operates as a volunteer-led board working closely with Sparta Area Schools to approve teacher grants and run community fundraisers (including a Spartan Pride Pathway brick program). In recent years the foundation has continued regular grant cycles and scholarship awards while maintaining over $1.0M in net assets (FY2024), enabling ongoing, sustainable support for local students and teachers.

SEF’s recent activity includes targeted classroom grants and wellness supports (social-emotional learning supplies), multi-event fundraising, and annual scholarship distributions to graduating seniors. The Foundation publishes grant rounds and board meeting schedules in coordination with the district and maintains public Form 990 filings for transparency.

Notable achievements

2024–25 Classroom Grants

Awarded more than $38,000 in classroom grants during the 2024–25 school year to fund teacher-led projects and student enrichment across Sparta Area Schools.

Financial sustainability (FY2024)

Maintained net assets above $1.0 million in fiscal year 2024, providing a stable fund base to support continuing grantmaking and scholarships.

Spartan Pride Pathway

Established an ongoing community fundraising and legacy program through the Spartan Pride Pathway brick sales, which funds local school projects while creating a permanent schoolfront display.

At a glance

Total assets: $1.1M
Annual revenue: $135K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 38-3012934
Location: Sparta, MI
Website: sparta-education-foundation.givecloud.co
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity with regular Form 990 filings and public financial disclosures.

Official community partner of Sparta Area Schools — SEF is listed and coordinated with the district as the district’s independent education foundation.

Regularly featured in district communications and local outreach (grant highlights, newsletters and annual reports) demonstrating local accountability and visibility.

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