Edward S Sprague Foundation
Accepts applications
Edward S Sprague Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $99,242 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $13,042. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$99,242
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$13,042
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was up from $17,846 the year before.
73% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17,846 | 5 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $99,242 | 11 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jennie O'Brien 1726 W Wolfram, Chicago, IL 60657 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (773) 294-2894 |
What Edward S Sprague Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | $79,242 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts | Education | $13,042 |
| Bounce Children's Foundation | Services for sick children | $10,000 |
| Foundation for the National Institutes of Health | Public health | $10,000 |
| Sierra Club | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Midtown Educational Foundation | Education | $10,000 |
| Bernies Book Bank | Literacy | $10,000 |
| Deborah's Place | Homeless shelter | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Association House | Services for the poor | $10,000 |
| Nourshing Hope | Food pantry | $5,000 |
| Depaul College Prep | Education | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennie Sprague O'Brien
- Jack O'Brien
Questions people ask
Does Edward S Sprague Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Edward S Sprague Foundation give?
$99,242 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Edward S Sprague Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jennie Sprague O'Brien (Trustee) and Jack O'Brien (Trustee).
What does Edward S Sprague Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.