King Spruce Company
Preselected recipients only
King Spruce Company is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $286,750 in 74 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $88,350. 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$286,750
- Number of grants74
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$88,350
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was down from $341,900 the year before.
39% 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 | $341,900 | 69 | $6.3 million |
| 2023 | $341,900 | 59 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $286,750 | 74 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
King Spruce Company 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 King Spruce Company funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 44 | $209,250 |
| Illinois | 10 | $15,500 |
| Hawaii | 4 | $12,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $10,500 |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $6,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $3,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rogerson Communities | Unrestricted gift | $88,350 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Environmental League of Massachusetts | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| University of Hawaii | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| US Rowing | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Beacon Hill Nursery School | Unrestricted gift | $6,500 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted gift | $6,000 |
| Access Sport America | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Barth Syndrome Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Commonwealth Fund | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| King's Chapel | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Historial Association | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| National Rowing Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| University of Chicago | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Wbur | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Brooks School | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Amy BH Greenwell Ethnobotanic Garden | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Beacon Hill Civic Association | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Boston Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Chikaming Open Lands | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation for Nantucket | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Ukraine Crisis Aid Group | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| WGBH | Unrestricted gift | $2,400 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation Inc | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Shady Hill School | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Concord Free Library | Unrestricted gift | $1,500 |
| Condord Independent | Unrestricted gift | $1,500 |
| St Paul's School | Unrestricted gift | $1,500 |
| Gore Place | Unrestricted gift | $1,400 |
| Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Beacon Hill Village | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Because of Bella | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Charles River Watershed Association | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eugene H Clapp III
- Paul R Brown
- Eugene H Clapp IV
- Benjamin Ao Clapp
Questions people ask
Does King Spruce Company accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does King Spruce Company give?
$286,750 in tax year 2024, across 74 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs King Spruce Company?
Its 2024 filing lists Eugene H Clapp III (Trustee), Paul R Brown (Trustee), Eugene H Clapp IV (Trustee) and Benjamin Ao Clapp (Trustee).
What does King Spruce Company fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.