Private foundation · EIN 04-6043554 · Mansfield, Massachusetts

Phineas W Sprague Memorial Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 52 grants paid, $225K total, median $3,000. 8% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
52
$225K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in MA
8%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

52 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Maine Medical CenterPortland, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$44K
Good Shepherd Food BankAuburn, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$12K
Farms for Food EquityCape Elizabeth, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$11K
Cape Elizabeth High SchoolCape Elizabeth, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$10K
American Chestnut FoundationAsheville, NCPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$6,000
Ketcha OutdoorsScarborough, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$6,000
Planned Parenthood of New EnglandColchester, VTPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$6,000
Riding to the Top Therapeutic Riding CenterWindham, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$6,000
Wayfinder SchoolsNew Gloucester, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$6,000
Camp Community Arena GroupCape Elizabeth, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$5,000
Camp Susan CurtisPortland, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$5,000
Cape Elizabeth Land TrustCape Elizabeth, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$5,000
Friends of Seguin Island Light StationBath, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$5,000
Maine PreservationYarmouth, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$5,000
Marine Learning ProjectPortland, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$5,000
Portland Community SquashPortland, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$5,000
Scarborough Land TrustScarborough, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$5,000
Union of Maine Visual ArtistsHarpswell, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$5,000
Maine Island Trail AssociationPortland, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$4,000
Sail MainePortland, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$4,000
Greater Portland LandmarksPortland, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$3,000
Maine Audubon SocietyFalmouth, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$3,000
Maine Historical SocietyPortland, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$3,000
Maine Huts & TrailsKingfield, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$3,000
Maine Woodland OwnersAugusta, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$3,000
Palaver StringsPortland, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$3,000
Portland BalletPortland, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$3,000
Portland Museum of ArtPortland, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$3,000
Portland OvationsPortland, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$3,000
Sailing Ships MainePortland, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$3,000
Tate House MuseumPortland, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$3,000
Maine Seacoast MissionNortheast Harbor, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$2,500
Children's Museum & Theatre of MainePortland, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$2,000
Friends of Casco BayPortland, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$2,000
Gulf of Maine Research InstitutePortland, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$2,000
Kids Connect IncNatick, MAPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$2,000
Maine College of Art & DesignFalmouth, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$2,000
Maine Farmland TrustBelfast, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$2,000
Maine Maritime MuseumBath, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$2,000
Mothers Milk Bank NortheastNewton Upper Falls, MAPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$2,000
Oci Healing Research FoundationQuincy, MAPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$2,000
Southern Maine Agency on AgingBiddeford, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$2,000
United Way of Southern MainePortland, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$2,000
Chewonki FoundationWiscasset, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$1,000
FiddleheadScarborough, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$1,000
Full Plates Full PotentialBrunswick, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$1,000
ManometPlymouth, MAPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$1,000
Pond Cove Parents AssociationCape Elizabeth, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$1,000
Prouts Neck Historical SocietyScarborough, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$1,000
Victorian MansionPortland, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$1,000
C Thomas Memorial LibraryCape Elizabeth, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$500
Habitat for Humanity of Greater PortlandPortland, MEPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements$500

By state: Maine 46 · Massachusetts 4 · North Carolina 1 · Vermont 1

About this foundation

Phineas W Sprague Memorial Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mansfield, Massachusetts, administered in care of Tucker Anthony Mgmt, tax-exempt since 1958. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Phineas W Sprague Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Phineas W Sprague Memorial Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $225K across 52 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Phineas W Sprague Memorial Foundation give?

Maine (46 grants), Massachusetts (4 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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