Robert R Sprague Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert R Sprague Foundation is a private foundation in Newport Beach, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $160,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$160,000
- Assets$24.5 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $864,000 the year before.
21% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.1 million | 26 | $20.3 million |
| 2023 | $864,000 | 16 | $24.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 19 | $24.5 million |
How to apply
Robert R Sprague Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Robert R Sprague Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $1.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make-A-Wish Foundation Orange Count | Qualified charitable purpose | $160,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Qualified charitable purpose | $110,000 |
| California Polytechnic State Univer | Qualified charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Manhattan Beach Education Foundatio | Qualified charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| The Guiboard Center | Qualified charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Qualified charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Housing Works | Qualified charitable purpose | $75,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Qualified charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| The Memorial Medical Center Foundat | Qualified charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Hermosa Beach Education Foundation | Qualified charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Cancer Support Community - Pasadena | Qualified charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| King Harbor Youth Foundation | Qualified charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Marine Mammal Care Center | Qualified charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | Qualified charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Pacific Elementary | Qualified charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Qualified charitable purpose | $14,000 |
| The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Qualified charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Discovery Science Center of Los Ang | Qualified charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Crystal Cove Conservancy | Qualified charitable purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joel Sprague
Questions people ask
Does Robert R Sprague Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert R Sprague Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Robert R Sprague Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joel Sprague (President).
What does Robert R Sprague Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.