Sperling Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sperling Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wayland, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $54,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$2.1 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$54,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$28.2 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
56% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.4 million | 9 | $22.3 million |
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 13 | $27.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 10 | $28.2 million |
How to apply
Sperling Family Charitable 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 Sperling Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $2.0 million |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $18,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $7,200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Unrestricted | $1.0 million |
| The Brigham and Women's Hospital | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| The Broad Institute Inc | Unrestricted | $85,000 |
| Chabad at Harvard | Unrestricted | $72,000 |
| Harold Grinspoon Foundation | Unrestricted | $36,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Chabad of Downtown Boston | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Chabad of Puerto Rico | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Chabad of Charleston | Unrestricted | $7,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott M Sperling
- Laurene M Sperling
Questions people ask
Does Sperling Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sperling Family Charitable Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $54,000.
Who runs Sperling Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Scott M Sperling (Trustee) and Laurene M Sperling (Trustee).
What does Sperling Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.