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Sparrow Ministries Inc

Sparrow Ministries Mission: To prepare couples to begin well and coach couples gently through the unfolding, ongoing adventure story of their marriage. Sparrow Ministries objective is to support …

Religion Lutherville, MD EIN: 833356410 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Sparrow Ministries Inc

Premarital preparation for engaged couples is provided by Sparrow Ministries through two interrelated offerings. These are a workshop and small group meetings. The first offering is A Marriage Worth Pursuing Workshop which takes place over two days for the purpose of foundation building using God's original design for marriage and covers several marriage-related topics such as communication, finances, in-law relationships, sex & sexuality, etc. In 2022, two workshops were scheduled, one was held and one was canceled due to low participation. A total of five couples participated in the workshop that was held in March. It required 10 planning hours, 20 hours to prepare for the workshop, and 8.5 hours to implement the workshop. In addition to the workshop is …

Founded
Headquarters
Lutherville, MD
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
X20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

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IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Mission

Sparrow Ministries Mission: To prepare couples to begin well and coach couples gently through the unfolding, ongoing adventure story of their marriage. Sparrow Ministries objective is to support engaged couples in preparation for a life spent together and support married couples through the life stages of their marriage. This will be accomplished by offering workshops for large groups, small group meetings of 5-6 couples over a short term of 4-8 weeks, coaching individual couples on an as needed basis, and training leaders in local churches via speaking engagements.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X20
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 57%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 38.63%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 31.4% of total expenses ($77,000 of $245,520).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.56
Program$0.56

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show Sparrow Ministries Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 84% of the 114,636 religion charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
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Common questions

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Sparrow Ministries Inc is a registered religion nonprofit based in Lutherville, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 833356410. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $199K in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Sparrow Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 833356410. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Sparrow Ministries Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.

Sparrow Ministries Inc is located in Lutherville, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

Based on official tax filings, Sparrow Ministries Inc has $199K in annual revenue. It allocates 57% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Sparrow Ministries Inc is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $199K in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Sparrow Ministries Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Sparrow Ministries Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 57% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Premarital preparation for engaged couples is provided by Sparrow Ministries through two interrelated offerings. These are a workshop and small group meetings. The first offering is A Marriage Worth Pursuing Workshop which takes place over two days for the purpose of foundation building using God's original design for marriage and covers several marriage-related topics such as communication, finances, in-law relationships, sex & sexuality, etc. In 2022, two workshops were scheduled, one was held and one was canceled due to low participation. A total of five couples participated in the workshop that was held in March. It required 10 planning hours, 20 hours to prepare for the workshop, and 8.5 hours... Sparrow Ministries Inc is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 57% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $199K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Sparrow Ministries Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sparrow Ministries Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 833356410, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
57% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

VI
Virginia C B•••••
President

Officers & trustees (5)

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion this charity 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 16 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2019
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Sparrow Ministries Inc

What is Sparrow Ministries Inc?
Sparrow Ministries Inc is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lutherville, United States. Premarital preparation for engaged couples is provided by Sparrow Ministries through two interrelated offerings. These are a workshop and small group meetings. The first offering is A Marriage Worth Pursuing Workshop which takes place over two days for the purpose of foundation building using God's original design for marriage and covers several marriage-related topics such as communication, finances, in-law relationships, sex & sexuality, etc. In 2022, two workshops were scheduled, one was held and one was canceled due to low participation. A total of five couples participated in the workshop that was held in March. It required 10 planning hours, 20 hours to prepare for the workshop, and 8.5 hours to implement the workshop. In addition to the workshop is Premarital-focused Small Groups which occur over a four week period following the workshop involving five to six couples and a trained couples coach where couples can explore and talk about their upcoming marriage in a safe small group environment. No small groups were held in 2022. Marriage enrichment for couples is where Sparrow Ministries offers a variety of events to keep marriages strong and growing, or to address issues that may be causing a rough patch in the marriage. These events and offerings can be in the form of a workshop or a marriage-focused small group that may meet for six to eight weeks. A two-day Thriving Marriage Workshop is planned around several topics to be covered: 1. spiritual, emotional, and sexual intimacy; 2. safety; characteristics of marriages that last, etc. through a balance of teaching, gender-based group discussion, and couple time. Other topically based workshops held for couples are Soul Care for Couples, Communicate to Connect, as well as Blended and Blessed. In 2022 there were two Thriving Marriage workshops scheduled. One was canceled due to low interest and one was scheduled in January with three couples. One Soul Care for Couples workshop was held in April with four couples
When was Sparrow Ministries Inc founded?
Sparrow Ministries Inc was founded in 2019.
Who leads Sparrow Ministries Inc?
Virginia C Becker serves as President.
Where is Sparrow Ministries Inc located?
Headquartered in Lutherville, MD, United States.
What is Sparrow Ministries Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 57% of expenses go to program services.
Is Sparrow Ministries Inc trustworthy?
Sparrow Ministries Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Sparrow Ministries Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 833356410.
What is Sparrow Ministries Inc's website?
http://sparrowministries.us