Elizabeth Sprague Stout Foundation
Elizabeth Sprague Stout Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human services, based in Greenwich, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $236K. Net investment income was $81K.
Elizabeth Sprague Stout Foundation at a glance
In short: Elizabeth Sprague Stout Foundation gave $236K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $236K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $236,447
- +1082.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $236,447
- +1082.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $236,447
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Elizabeth Sprague Stout Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was High Spitit Community Farm ($236K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Elizabeth Sprague Stout Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1082% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 136% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $236K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $236K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| High Spitit Community Farm Cambridge, MA | Current Use for Charitable Purposes | $236,447 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $93,812 | $248,897 | $236,447 | 1 | $236,447 | $81,362 | — |
| 2023 | $201,627 | $8,402 | $28,948 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | — | $14,742 |
| 2022 | $222,173 | $19,599 | $8,322 | — | — | — | $11,297 | $17,412 |
| 2021 | $211,271 | $9,132 | $27,761 | $20,000 | 1 | — | $1,416 | $15,305 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Elizabeth Sprague Stout Foundation is led by Virginia C. Beams, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Virginia C. Beams
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Elizabeth M. Gordon
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Elizabeth S. Thompson
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Reade H. Simonds
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Sprague Stout Foundation
How much does Elizabeth Sprague Stout Foundation give each year?
Elizabeth Sprague Stout Foundation gave $236K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
What is Elizabeth Sprague Stout Foundation?
Elizabeth Sprague Stout Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human services, based in Greenwich, CT.
Where does Elizabeth Sprague Stout Foundation operate?
Elizabeth Sprague Stout Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Elizabeth Sprague Stout Foundation's EIN?
Elizabeth Sprague Stout Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6161366. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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