Private foundation · EIN 95-4621772 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Norman F Sprague Jr 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: 49 grants paid, $684K total, median $10K. 41% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
49
$684K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
41%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cate SchoolCarpinteria, CAQualified charitable exempt purpose$66K
Harvard Westlake SchoolLos Angeles, CAQualified charitable exempt purpose$64K
Saint John's Health Center FoundationSanta Monica, CAQualified charitable exempt purpose$50K
Children's Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAQualified charitable exempt purpose$40K
Bandon School DistrictBandon, ORQualified charitable exempt purpose$35K
Great Beginnings Montessory SchoolFairfield, CTQualified charitable exempt purpose$30K
Harvey Mudd CollegeClaremont, CAQualified charitable exempt purpose$25K
Los Angeles County Museum of ArtLos Angeles, CAQualified charitable exempt purpose$25K
Good Neighbors Food BankBandon, ORQualified charitable exempt purpose$20K
Grand Teton National Park FoundationJackson, WYQualified charitable exempt purpose$20K
Las MadrinasCity of Industry, CAQualified charitable exempt purpose$20K
Kcrw Public RadioSanta Monica, CAQualified charitable exempt purpose$17K
Stanford UniversityStanford, CAQualified charitable exempt purpose$15K
Gabriella Charter SchoolLos Angeles, CAQualified charitable exempt purpose$15K
Marlborough SchoolLos Angeles, CAQualified charitable exempt purpose$13K
St Anne SchoolLaguna Niguel, CAQualified charitable exempt purpose$13K
Four Winds Westward HoDeer Harbor, WAQualified charitable exempt purpose$12K
Bandon Community Youth CenterBandon, ORQualified charitable exempt purpose$10K
Coast Community Health CenterBandon, ORQualified charitable exempt purpose$10K
College of WoosterWooster, OHQualified charitable exempt purpose$10K
Coos History MuseumCoos Bay, ORQualified charitable exempt purpose$10K
Curry Health FoundationGold Beach, ORQualified charitable exempt purpose$10K
Evans Scholarship FoundationGlenview, ILQualified charitable exempt purpose$10K
Oregon Museum of Science & IndustryPortland, ORQualified charitable exempt purpose$10K
Pacific Northwest CollegewillamettePortland, ORQualified charitable exempt purpose$10K
Southern Coos Health FoundationBandon, ORQualified charitable exempt purpose$10K
Sprague Community TheaterBandon, ORQualified charitable exempt purpose$10K
St Matthew's Parish SchoolHillsboro, ORQualified charitable exempt purpose$9,000
Bandon Library Friends & Foundation IncBandon, ORQualified charitable exempt purpose$8,000
Catholic Education FoundationLos Angeles, CAQualified charitable exempt purpose$7,500
Gallatin Valley Land TrustBozeman, MTQualified charitable exempt purpose$7,000
Santa Catalina SchoolMonterey, CAQualified charitable exempt purpose$6,500
Middlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VTQualified charitable exempt purpose$6,000
Big Sky Youth EmpowermentBozeman, MTQualified charitable exempt purpose$5,000
Eagle MountBozeman, MTQualified charitable exempt purpose$5,000
Loyola Law SchoolLos Angeles, CAQualified charitable exempt purpose$5,000
National Museum of Wildlife ArtJackson, WYQualified charitable exempt purpose$5,000
Oregon Community FoundationPortland, ORQualified charitable exempt purpose$5,000
Stripping for a CureJackson, WYQualified charitable exempt purpose$5,000
Washed Ashoreartula Institute for ArtsSalem, ORQualified charitable exempt purpose$5,000
Singapore American School FoundationSingapore, SNQualified charitable exempt purpose$5,000
HavenModesto, CAQualified charitable exempt purpose$5,000
Teton County Search and Rescue FoundationSanta Monica, CAQualified charitable exempt purpose$3,750
Children's BureauWashington, DCQualified charitable exempt purpose$2,500
Friends of the Bridger-TetonJackson, WYQualified charitable exempt purpose$2,500
Hawthorne Elementary PacHawthorne, CAQualified charitable exempt purpose$2,500
Harvard College Parents' FundBoston, MAQualified charitable exempt purpose$2,000
Los Angeles Philharmonic AssociationLos Angeles, CAQualified charitable exempt purpose$1,167
Village Christian SchoolSun Valley, CAQualified charitable exempt purpose$1,000

By state: California 20 · Oregon 14 · Wyoming 4 · Connecticut 1 · Montana 3 · Washington 1

About this foundation

Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Cynthia Connolly, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Norman F Sprague Jr 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 Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $684K across 49 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation give?

California (20 grants), Oregon (14 grants), Wyoming (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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