Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation is a private foundation in Sherborn, Massachusetts. In tax year 2023 it gave $541,447 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $27,000 and the largest $105,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$541,447
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$27,000
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2023 was up from $25,000 the year before.
50% of its 2023 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 | $25,000 | 8 | $460,288 |
| 2023 | $541,447 | 14 | $0 |
How to apply
Sydney & Phyllis Wragge 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 Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $184,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $183,447 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $70,000 |
| New York | 2 | $69,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center | Donation | $105,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | Donation | $103,500 |
| Charles River Watershed Association | Donation | $65,947 |
| Laguna Canyon Fund | Donation | $42,000 |
| Center for Repoductive Rights | Donation | $40,000 |
| Crystal Cove Conservancy | Donation | $37,000 |
| Innocence Project Inc | Donation | $29,000 |
| Camp Mowglis | Donation | $25,000 |
| Princeton Public Library | Donation | $20,000 |
| Trenton Area Soup Kitchen | Donation | $20,000 |
| Bullmastiff Rescuers | Donation | $15,000 |
| The 124 Club | Donation | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation for Metrowest | Donation | $14,000 |
| Whyy Radio | Donation | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sara Wragge
- Ellen Wragge
- Carla Wragge
Questions people ask
Does Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation give?
$541,447 in tax year 2023, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $27,000.
Who runs Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Sara Wragge (President), Ellen Wragge (Vice-President) and Carla Wragge (Vice-President).
What does Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.