Grants paid in 2023
25 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Borealis PhilanthropyMinneapolis, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $275K |
| Proteus FundAmherst, MA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $235K |
| Common Counsel FoundationOakland, CA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $165K |
| Social and Environmental EntrepreneursCalabasas, CA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $155K |
| Groundswell FundBrooklyn, NY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $110K |
| The Praxis Project IncOakland, CA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100K |
| Tides FoundationNew York, NY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100K |
| Bread & RosesPhiladelphia, PA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $85K |
| Trans Queer PuebloPhoenix, AZ | Unrestricted charitable grant | $75K |
| Families for Justice HealingRoxbory, MA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $70K |
| Defending Rights and DissentWashington, DC | Unrestricted charitable grant | $60K |
| Faith for JusticeSt Louis, MO | Unrestricted charitable grant | $55K |
| Mano AmigaOak Park Heights, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $55K |
| Movement Alliance ProjectPhiladelphia, PA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $55K |
| Amistad Law ProjectPhiladelphia, PA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50K |
| Astraea FoundationNew York, NY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50K |
| Pillars of the CommunitySan Diego, CA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50K |
| Muslim Justice LeagueBoston, MA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $40K |
| Organizing Black IncBaltimore, MD | Unrestricted charitable grant | $40K |
| Texas Jail ProjectCypress, TX | Unrestricted charitable grant | $40K |
| Maine InitiativesPortland, ME | Unrestricted charitable grant | $35K |
| Raham IncDetroit, MI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $35K |
| Clean Air Coalition of Western New YorkBuffalo, NY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30K |
| Collective Action for Safe PlaceWashington, DC | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30K |
| Greater Birmingham MinistriesBirmingham, AL | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25K |
By state: California 4 · Massachusetts 3 · Minnesota 2 · New York 4 · Pennsylvania 3 · District of Columbia 2
About this foundation
Sprocket Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New Hope, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Jill K McDonnell, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Sprocket Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2023 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 Sprocket Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2023 it paid $2.0M across 25 grants, a median of $55K.
Where does Sprocket Foundation give?
California (4 grants), Massachusetts (3 grants), Minnesota (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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