Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation
The Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2025, it made 49 grants totaling $684,000 to charitable organizations.
Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation gave $684K across 49 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $684,000
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 49
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,959
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,607,515
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11726 San Vicente Blvd 625, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 979-3240
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cate School ($66K). Together the top 10 received $375K.
Grant Size Distribution
190 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 176 grants of 190 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 24% to recipients in Oregon. Other recipient-state shares included Wyoming (5%), Connecticut (4%), and Montana (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation gives
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $674K (2024) to $798K (2023). In 2025 it made 49 grants totaling $684K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cate School Carpinteria, CA | Qualified Charitable Exempt Purpose | $66,000 |
| Harvard Westlake School Los Angeles, CA | Qualified Charitable Exempt Purpose | $64,333 |
| Saint John's Health Center Foundation Santa Monica, CA | Qualified Charitable Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Qualified Charitable Exempt Purpose | $40,000 |
| Bandon School District Bandon, OR | Qualified Charitable Exempt Purpose | $35,000 |
| Great Beginnings Montessory School Fairfield, CT | Qualified Charitable Exempt Purpose | $30,000 |
| Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA | Qualified Charitable Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art Los Angeles, CA | Qualified Charitable Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Good Neighbors Food Bank Bandon, OR | Qualified Charitable Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation Jackson, WY | Qualified Charitable Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,607,515 | $1,263,872 | $763,119 | $684,000 | 49 | $694,705 | $1,198,725 | $738,153 |
| 2024 | $10,099,132 | $508,028 | $746,368 | $674,300 | 48 | $684,978 | $447,984 | $683,017 |
| 2023 | $10,326,847 | $717,732 | $903,207 | $797,733 | 49 | $810,984 | $652,183 | $693,787 |
| 2022 | $10,513,173 | $1,265,765 | $783,365 | $697,000 | 43 | $710,106 | $1,199,548 | $809,960 |
| 2021 | $10,015,231 | $540,728 | $776,402 | $700,667 | 1 | — | $480,820 | $700,383 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $738K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Cate School says it educates high school students through commitment, scholarship, and service; Harvey Mudd College describes its work as educating engineers, scientists, and mathematicians in the humanities, social sciences, and arts as well. Grand Teton National Park Foundation says its mission is to partner with the park to steward, protect, and enhance it.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 49 grants totaling $684,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $66,000, with a median award of $10,000. Among the largest awards were $66,000 to Cate School, $64,333 to Harvard-Westlake School, $50,000 to Saint John’s Health Center Foundation, $40,000 to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and $35,000 to Bandon School District.
Other 2025 awards included $30,000 to Great Beginnings Montessori School; $25,000 each to Harvey Mudd College and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; and $20,000 each to Good Neighbors Food Bank, Grand Teton National Park Foundation, and Las Madrinas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists four trustees: Caryll Sprague Mingst, Cynthia Sprague Connolly, Elizabeth Sprague Day, and Caryll Sprague Knapp.
Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Caryll Sprague Knapp
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caryll Sprague Mingst
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Sprague Connolly
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Sprague Day
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation
How much does Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation give each year?
Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation gave $684K across 49 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $674K across 48 grants.
What is Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,959, across 49 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation give grants?
Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation gives mostly in California: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (8 grants), Bandon, OR (7 grants), Jackson, WY (4 grants) and Santa Monica, CA (3 grants).
Who are Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cate School ($66,000), Harvard Westlake School ($64,333) and Saint John's Health Center Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation?
Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation reported $10.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $695K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $738K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation's EIN?
Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4621772. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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