The Sprocket Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sprocket Foundation is a private foundation in New Hope, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2023 it gave $2.0 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $55,000 and the largest $275,000. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$55,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$23.1 million
How to apply
The Sprocket 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 The Sprocket Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $470,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $345,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $330,000 |
| New York | 4 | $290,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $190,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $90,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $75,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $55,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $40,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Borealis Philanthropy | Unrestricted charitable grant | $275,000 |
| Proteus Fund | Unrestricted charitable grant | $235,000 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $165,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs | Unrestricted charitable grant | $155,000 |
| Groundswell Fund | Unrestricted charitable grant | $110,000 |
| The Praxis Project Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Bread & Roses | Unrestricted charitable grant | $85,000 |
| Trans Queer Pueblo | Unrestricted charitable grant | $75,000 |
| Families for Justice Healing | Unrestricted charitable grant | $70,000 |
| Defending Rights and Dissent | Unrestricted charitable grant | $60,000 |
| Faith for Justice | Unrestricted charitable grant | $55,000 |
| Mano Amiga | Unrestricted charitable grant | $55,000 |
| Movement Alliance Project | Unrestricted charitable grant | $55,000 |
| Amistad Law Project | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Astraea Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Pillars of the Community | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Muslim Justice League | Unrestricted charitable grant | $40,000 |
| Organizing Black Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $40,000 |
| Texas Jail Project | Unrestricted charitable grant | $40,000 |
| Maine Initiatives | Unrestricted charitable grant | $35,000 |
| Raham Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $35,000 |
| Clean Air Coalition of Western New York | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30,000 |
| Collective Action for Safe Place | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30,000 |
| Greater Birmingham Ministries | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen McDonnell
- Jill McDonnell
Questions people ask
Does The Sprocket Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sprocket Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2023, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $55,000.
Who runs The Sprocket Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Stephen McDonnell (Trustee) and Jill McDonnell (Trustee).
What does The Sprocket Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.