Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation
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.
Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $541,447
- +2065.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,675
- +1137.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $27,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation
- 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. This describes the foundation’s stated policy, not a current application route, as the filing also says it was dissolved in 2024.
- Contact
Mailing address: 39 Green Ln, Sherborn, MA 01770
Phone: (508) 653-7852
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 37 (92%).
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $541K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $541K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $105,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation Boston, MA | Donation | $103,500 |
| Charles River Watershed Association Boston, MA | Donation | $65,947 |
| Laguna Canyon Fund Laguna Beach, CA | Donation | $42,000 |
| Center for Repoductive Rights New York, NY | Donation | $40,000 |
| Crystal Cove Conservancy Newport Coast, CA | Donation | $37,000 |
| Innocence Project Inc New York, NY | Donation | $29,000 |
| Camp Mowglis Hebron, NH | Donation | $25,000 |
| Princeton Public Library Princeton, NJ | Donation | $20,000 |
| Trenton Area Soup Kitchen Trenton, NJ | Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $279,488 | $560,308 | $541,447 | 14 | $553,588 | $267,348 | — |
| 2023 | $285,395 | $22,428 | $31,667 | $25,000 | 8 | $28,397 | $19,158 | $23,512 |
| 2022 | $301,052 | $34,173 | $37,542 | $30,000 | 7 | $33,334 | $30,965 | $25,748 |
| 2021 | $304,392 | $19,415 | $37,679 | $30,000 | 8 | — | $15,637 | $27,125 |
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.
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.
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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Sydney & Phyllis Wragge Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sydney-and-phyllis-wragge-foundation-morg_6657bfcb0fc84a3a966d479b25ed54c8
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