How to apply
Contact: Joel Sprague, 4695 Macarthur Court Suite 1500, Newport Beach, Ca, 9492162200, JOELSPRAGUE@GMAIL.COM
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
19 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make-A-Wish Foundation Orange CountIrvine, CA | Qualified charitable purpose | $160K |
| California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Qualified charitable purpose | $110K |
| California Polytechnic State UniverSan Luis Obispo, CA | Qualified charitable purpose | $100K |
| Manhattan Beach Education FoundatioManhattan Beach, CA | Qualified charitable purpose | $100K |
| The Guiboard CenterLos Angeles, CA | Qualified charitable purpose | $100K |
| The UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CA | Qualified charitable purpose | $100K |
| Housing WorksLos Angeles, CA | Qualified charitable purpose | $75K |
| Children's Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA | Qualified charitable purpose | $50K |
| The Memorial Medical Center FoundatLong Beach, CA | Qualified charitable purpose | $50K |
| Hermosa Beach Education FoundationHermosa Beach, CA | Qualified charitable purpose | $30K |
| Cancer Support Community - PasadenaPasadena, CA | Qualified charitable purpose | $20K |
| King Harbor Youth FoundationRedondo Beach, CA | Qualified charitable purpose | $20K |
| Marine Mammal Care CenterSan Pedro, CA | Qualified charitable purpose | $20K |
| Surfrider FoundationSan Clemente, CA | Qualified charitable purpose | $20K |
| Pacific ElementaryManhattan Beach, CA | Qualified charitable purpose | $20K |
| National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyLos Angeles, CA | Qualified charitable purpose | $14K |
| The Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyLos Angeles, CA | Qualified charitable purpose | $10K |
| Discovery Science Center of Los AngLos Angeles, CA | Qualified charitable purpose | $10K |
| Crystal Cove ConservancyNew Port Beach, CA | Qualified charitable purpose | $10K |
About this foundation
Robert R Sprague Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Newport Beach, California, administered in care of Whittier Trust Co Attn Greg Custe, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Robert R Sprague 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 Robert R Sprague Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.0M across 19 grants, a median of $30K.
Where does Robert R Sprague Foundation give?
California (19 grants), per its latest filing.
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