Phineas W Sprague Memorial Foundation
The Phineas W Sprague Memorial Foundation is a private foundation located in Mansfield, Massachusetts. Founded in 1956 by C.H. Sprague & Son Company, the foundation was established to honor P.W. Sprague (1860-1943) and continue his legacy of philanthropic giving to his community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
-3.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$215K
+11.7% YoY
Grant Count
44
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+11.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation is committed to carrying on the philanthropic work begun over a century ago by Phineas Warren Sprague. The foundation focuses on four key areas of interest:
- Arts & Culture
- Education
- Social Services
- Environment & Agriculture
Grantmaking
The Phineas W Sprague Memorial Foundation has awarded more than 650 grants totaling nearly three million dollars throughout its history.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maine and the surrounding New England region, with documented grants to organizations in Maine and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $1,612,628
- Total revenues: $268,570
- Total expenses: $223,842
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,554,653 | $1,612,628 | $1,570,153 |
| Revenue | $196,112 | $268,570 | $129,250 |
| Expenses | $253,958 | $223,842 | $234,599 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $232,368 | $207,823 | $210,585 |
| Net Investment Income | $174,522 | $252,551 | $105,236 |
| Distributable Amount | $224,682 | $200,731 | $207,917 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
218 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATE S GILBANE | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| F WHITTINGTON FOSTER | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| ELIZA H S ROWE | TREASURER | — | — |
| TILSLEY H KELLY | SECRETARY | — | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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