Private foundation · EIN 04-6948423 · Wayland, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sperling Fam Charitable 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $2.1M total, median $54K. 80% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$2.1M
Median grant
$54K
Stays in MA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Combined Jewish PhilanthropiesBoston, MAUnrestricted$1.0M
The Brigham and Women's HospitalBoston, MAUnrestricted$500K
Combined Jewish PhilanthropiesBoston, MAUnrestricted$300K
The Broad Institute IncCambridge, MAUnrestricted$85K
Chabad at HarvardCambridge, MAUnrestricted$72K
Harold Grinspoon FoundationAgawam, MAUnrestricted$36K
Massachusetts General Hospital (mgh)Boston, MAUnrestricted$25K
Chabad of Downtown BostonBoston, MAUnrestricted$18K
Chabad of Puerto RicoCarolina, PRUnrestricted$18K
Chabad of CharlestonMount Pleasant, SCUnrestricted$7,200

By state: Massachusetts 8 · Puerto Rico 1 · South Carolina 1

About this foundation

Sperling Fam Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wayland, Massachusetts, administered in care of Scott M Sperling, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Sperling Fam Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Sperling Fam Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.1M across 10 grants, a median of $54K.

Where does Sperling Fam Charitable Foundation give?

Massachusetts (8 grants), Puerto Rico (1 grants), South Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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