Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Sherborn, MA EIN: 13-6272106

The Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation was a private foundation based in Sherborn, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports 14 grants totaling $541,447. The foundation’s 2023 filing is marked as its final return and states that it was dissolved in 2024; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.

Key facts about Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation

In short: Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation gave $541K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), top state California. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
13-6272106
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$541,447
Grants made (2024)
14
Average grant
$38,675
Median grant
$27,000
New grantees (estimate)
50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2024)
Primary geography
California (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation’s filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$541K

+2065.8% YoY

Grant Count

14

+75.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$39K

+1137.6% YoY

Is Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation open to new grantees?

50%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $44K. How we count

Medians: $20K first-time, $40K repeat.

  • 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 1705% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2023 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied stated missions. For example, the Conservation Law Foundation says it works to protect New England’s environment, while the Charles River Watershed Association says it works to protect, restore, and enhance the Charles River and its watershed. Crystal Cove Conservancy describes its work as supporting educational and interpretive activities, scientific studies, and restoration at Crystal Cove State Park. The 124 Club says it supports 12 Step recovery by providing meeting space and an educational and social environment.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation gave $541,447 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $105,000, with a median of $27,000. Among the largest reported grants were $105,000 to Cedars Sinai Medical Center, $103,500 to the Conservation Law Foundation, $65,947 to the Charles River Watershed Association, $42,000 to the Laguna Canyon Fund, and $40,000 to the Center for Reproductive Rights.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2024 grants went to recipients in California (34% of grant dollars), Massachusetts (34%), New Jersey (13%), New York (13%), and New Hampshire (5%).

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Share of all 14 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

BostonNew YorkLaguna BeachPhiladelphiaArlingtonNewport CoastPrincetonHebronWashingtonLos AngelesNatickPottersvilleRocky HillTrenton

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K8 grants20217 grants20228 grants202314 grants2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $541K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $541K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Cedars Sinai Medical Center: $105KCedars Sinai Medical Center$105KConservation Law Foundation: $104KConservation Law Foundation$104KCharles River Watershed Association: $66KCharles River WatershedAssociation$66KLaguna Canyon Fund: $42KLaguna Canyon Fund$42KCenter for Repoductive Rights: $40KCenter for Repoductive Rights$40KCrystal Cove Conservancy: $37KCrystal Cove Conservancy$37KInnocence Project Inc: $29KInnocence Project Inc$29KCamp Mowglis: $25KCamp Mowglis$25KPrinceton Public Library: $20KPrinceton Public Library$20KTrenton Area Soup Kitchen: $20KTrenton Area Soup Kitchen$20K

The largest 2024 recipient was Cedars Sinai Medical Center ($105K). Together the top 10 received $487K.

Grant Size Distribution

37 grants across all recorded years

34<$50K1$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 37 (92%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cedars Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CADonation$105,000
Conservation Law Foundation Boston, MADonation$103,500
Charles River Watershed Association Boston, MADonation$65,947
Laguna Canyon Fund Laguna Beach, CADonation$42,000
Center for Repoductive Rights New York, NYDonation$40,000
Crystal Cove Conservancy Newport Coast, CADonation$37,000
Innocence Project Inc New York, NYDonation$29,000
Camp Mowglis Hebron, NHDonation$25,000
Princeton Public Library Princeton, NJDonation$20,000
Trenton Area Soup Kitchen Trenton, NJDonation$20,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grant sum Grant count
2024 — $279,488 $560,308 $541,447 14
2023 $285,395 $22,428 $31,667 $25,000 8
2022 $301,052 $34,173 $37,542 $30,000 7
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K$800K2021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets—$285,395$301,052
Revenue$279,488$22,428$34,173
Expenses$560,308$31,667$37,542
Qualifying Distributions$553,588$28,397$33,334
Net Investment Income$267,348$19,158$30,965
Distributable Amount—$23,512$25,748

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Sara Wragge as president and Ellen Wragge and Carla Wragge as vice-presidents.

Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation is led by Sara Wragge, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Sara Wragge

    President

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carla Wragge

    Vice President

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ellen Wragge

    Vice President

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    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.

Contact

Mailing address: 39 Green Ln, Sherborn, MA 01770
Phone: (508) 653-7852

Frequently asked questions about Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation

How much does Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation give each year?

Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation gave $541K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 8 grants.

What is Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation's typical grant size?

Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $27,000, and its average grant was $38,675, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation that year got $34K on average.

Where does Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation give grants?

Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation's top state is California, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (34%) and New Jersey (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).

Does Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (14 grants).

Who are Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation's largest grantees?

Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cedars Sinai Medical Center ($105,000), Conservation Law Foundation ($103,500) and Charles River Watershed Association ($65,947), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

What does Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied stated missions. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation?

The foundation’s filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation's EIN?

Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6272106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

Does Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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