Sprague Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 04-2946393
Foundation Overview
Based in Natick, MA, Sprague Foundation Inc has awarded 149 grants totaling $1,072,400 to organizations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $70,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
9 of 30 recipients (30%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
61% of grants are awarded in Pennsylvania, with additional funding distributed across 5 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Philadelphia (54%), Gladwyne (25%), Berwyn (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 36% growth trend over 3 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (50%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Sprague Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squashsmarts | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Hedgerow Theatre | $5,000 | Media, PA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Albany Berkshire Ballet | $5,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Bard College Simons Rock Fjs Schola | $5,000 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Bicycle Coalition Of Philadelphia | $100 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Kairos Foundation | $10,000 | Decatur, GA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Franklin Institute | $3,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Gladwyne Fire Co | $500 | Gladwyne, PA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Gladwyne Free Library | $500 | Gladwyne, PA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Bridlewild Trails Association Inc | $100 | Gladwyne, PA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Hope Partnership For Education | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| National Service Center | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Riverbend Environmental Center | $2,000 | Gladwyne, PA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Shoreline Trolley Museum | $5,000 | East Haven, CT, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Children's Hos Of Phil Foundation | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Community Arts Creativity Project | $2,000 | Beacon, NY, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Delaware Valley Friends School | $20,000 | Paoli, PA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Fair In Medicine | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Fire Foundation Fo Ind Rights And E | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Rail Park | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Gladwyne Civic Asso | $100 | Gladwyne, PA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Wellspring Karitas | $2,000 | Berwyn, PA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Marine Biological Lab | $10,000 | Woods Hole, MA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Alumni University Otagoin America | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Compass Arts Creativity Project | $20,000 | Beacon, NY, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Crescent Foundations | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Khan Academy | $10,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Lower Merion Conservancy | $500 | Gladwyne, PA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| People's Light And Theater Co | $10,000 | Malvern, PA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Stanford University Intro To Logic | $20,000 | Sanford, CA, US | Charity | 2023 |
| Albany Berkshire Ballet | $5,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Arts And Education | 2022 |
| Bard College Simons Rock Fjs Schola | $5,000 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Arts And Education | 2022 |
| Bicycle Coalition Of Philadelphia | $100 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Arts And Education | 2022 |
| Compass Arts Creativity Project | $5,000 | Beacon, NY, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Crescent Foundations | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Kairos Foundation | $5,000 | Decatur, GA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Franklin Institute | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Gladwyne Fire Co | $500 | Gladwyne, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Gladwyne Free Library | $200 | Gladwyne, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Alumni University Otagoin America | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Arts And Education | 2022 |
| Bridlewild Trails Association Inc | $100 | Gladwyne, PA, US | Nature Preservation And Art | 2022 |
| Hope Partnership For Education | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Karatas | $1,000 | Berwyn, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Khan Academy | $10,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Lower Merion Conservancy | $500 | Merion, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| National Service Center | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| People's Light And Theater Co | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Riverbend Environmental Center | $1,000 | Gladwyne, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Shoreline Trolley Museum | $5,000 | East Haven, CT, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Vaccine Makers Project | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Ventford Hall | $10,000 | Lenox, MA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Wikimedia | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Stanford University Intro To Logic | $40,000 | Sanford, CA, US | Education Online | 2022 |
| Squashsmarts | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Education Online Learning | 2022 |
| Hedgerow Theatre | $15,000 | Media, PA, US | Art | 2022 |
| Albany Berkshire Ballet | $5,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Arts And Education | 2022 |
| Bard College Simons Rock Fjs Schola | $5,000 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Arts And Education | 2022 |
| Bicycle Coalition Of Philadelphia | $100 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Arts And Education | 2022 |
| Compass Arts Creativity Project | $5,000 | Beacon, NY, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Crescent Foundations | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Kairos Foundation | $5,000 | Decatur, GA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Franklin Institute | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Gladwyne Fire Co | $500 | Gladwyne, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Gladwyne Free Library | $200 | Gladwyne, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Alumni University Otagoin America | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Arts And Education | 2022 |
| Bridlewild Trails Association Inc | $100 | Gladwyne, PA, US | Nature Preservation And Art | 2022 |
| Hope Partnership For Education | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Karatas | $1,000 | Berwyn, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Khan Academy | $10,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Lower Merion Conservancy | $500 | Merion, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| National Service Center | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| People's Light And Theater Co | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Riverbend Environmental Center | $1,000 | Gladwyne, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Shoreline Trolley Museum | $5,000 | East Haven, CT, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Vaccine Makers Project | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Ventford Hall | $10,000 | Lenox, MA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Wikimedia | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Stanford University Intro To Logic | $40,000 | Sanford, CA, US | Education Online | 2022 |
| Squashsmarts | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Education Online Learning | 2022 |
| Hedgerow Theatre | $15,000 | Media, PA, US | Art | 2022 |
| Albany Berkshire Ballet | $5,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Arts And Education | 2022 |
| Bard College Simons Rock Fjs Schola | $5,000 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Arts And Education | 2022 |
| Bicycle Coalition Of Philadelphia | $100 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Arts And Education | 2022 |
| Compass Arts Creativity Project | $5,000 | Beacon, NY, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Crescent Foundations | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Kairos Foundation | $5,000 | Decatur, GA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Franklin Institute | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Gladwyne Fire Co | $500 | Gladwyne, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Gladwyne Free Library | $200 | Gladwyne, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Alumni University Otagoin America | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Arts And Education | 2022 |
| Bridlewild Trails Association Inc | $100 | Gladwyne, PA, US | Nature Preservation And Art | 2022 |
| Hope Partnership For Education | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Karatas | $1,000 | Berwyn, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Khan Academy | $10,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Lower Merion Conservancy | $500 | Merion, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| National Service Center | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| People's Light And Theater Co | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Riverbend Environmental Center | $1,000 | Gladwyne, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Shoreline Trolley Museum | $5,000 | East Haven, CT, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Vaccine Makers Project | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Ventford Hall | $10,000 | Lenox, MA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Wikimedia | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Art And Education | 2022 |
| Stanford University Intro To Logic | $40,000 | Sanford, CA, US | Education Online | 2022 |
| Squashsmarts | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Education Online Learning | 2022 |
| Hedgerow Theatre | $15,000 | Media, PA, US | Art | 2022 |
| Albany Berkshire Ballet | $5,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Support Art And Dance | 2021 |
| Bard College Simons Rock Fjs Schola | $5,000 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Support Education | 2021 |
| Bicycle Coalition Of Philadelphia | $100 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support Charity | 2021 |
| Compass Arts Creativity Project | $5,000 | Beacon, NY, US | Support Art | 2021 |
| Crescent Foundations | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support Charity | 2021 |
| Kairos Foundation | $5,000 | Decatur, GA, US | Support Education | 2021 |
| Franklin Institute | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support Charity | 2021 |
| Friends Of Central School | $70,000 | Wynnewood, PA, US | Support Education | 2021 |
| Gladwyne Fire Co | $100 | Gladwyne, PA, US | Support Fire Fighter Charity | 2021 |
| Gladwyne Free Library | $100 | Gladwyne, PA, US | Support Education And Library | 2021 |
| Hope Partnership For Education | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support Education | 2021 |
| Karatas | $1,000 | Berwyn, PA, US | Support Charity | 2021 |
| Khan Academy | $10,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Support Education | 2021 |
| Lower Merion Conservancy | $1,000 | Merion, PA, US | Support Charity | 2021 |
| National Service Center | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support Charity | 2021 |
| People's Light And Theater Co | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support Art And Dance | 2021 |
| Riverbend Environmental Center | $1,000 | Gladwyne, PA, US | Support Education | 2021 |
| Shoreline Trolley Museum | $5,000 | East Haven, CT, US | Support History And Education | 2021 |
| Teach For America | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support Education | 2021 |
| Vaccine Makers Project | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support For Health | 2021 |
| Ventford Hall | $10,300 | Lenox, MA, US | Support Charity | 2021 |
| Wikimedia | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Education | 2021 |
| Albany Berkshire Ballet | $5,000 | Pittsfield, MA, US | Support Art And Dance | 2020 |
| Bard College Simons Rock Fjs Schola | $5,000 | Great Barrington, MA, US | Support Education | 2020 |
| Bicycle Coalition Of Philadelphia | $100 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support Charity | 2020 |
| Bridlewild Trails Association | $100 | Gladwyne, PA, US | Support Charity | 2020 |
| Compass Arts Creativity Project | $5,000 | Beacon, NY, US | Support Art | 2020 |
| Crescent Foundations | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support Charity | 2020 |
| Columbia Univ Lamontdoherty Observa | $12,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Support Education | 2020 |
| Franklin Institute | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support Charity | 2020 |
| Hope Partnership Of Education | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support Education | 2020 |
| Kairos Foundation | $5,000 | Decatur, GA, US | Support Charity | 2020 |
| Karatas | $1,000 | Berwyn, PA, US | Support Charity | 2020 |
| Khan Academy | $10,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | Support Education | 2020 |
| National Service Center | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support Charity | 2020 |
| Peoples Light And Theater Co | $10,000 | Malvern, PA, US | Support Art | 2020 |
| Philadelphia Education Fund | $600 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support Educaiton | 2020 |
| Puentes De Salud | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support Charity | 2020 |
| Riverbend Environmental Center | $1,000 | Gladwyne, PA, US | Support Education | 2020 |
| Shoreline Trolley Museum | $5,000 | East Haven, CT, US | Support History And Education | 2020 |
| Springside Chestnut Hill Academy | $1,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support Education | 2020 |
| Stanford | $30,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Support Education | 2020 |
| Ventford Hall | $10,000 | Lenox, MA, US | Support Charity | 2020 |
| Wikimedia | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support Education | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 04-2946393 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 55 BACON ST Natick, MA 01760-2901 |
Key People (3)
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Forms 990-PF
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