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Ja Sprague Family Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is J Abbott Sprague. It holds total assets of $4.1M. Annual income is reported at $464K. Total assets have grown from $2.2M in 2011 to $4.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 8 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, Maine and Tennessee. According to available records, Ja Sprague Family Foundation has made 96 grants totaling $690K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $149K and $198K annually from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $198K distributed across 26 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $33K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 30 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Maine, Tennessee, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 24 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Ja Sprague Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 96 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, ME, TN.
Ja Sprague Family Foundation has distributed a total of $690K across 96 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $33K.
Ja Sprague Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ja Sprague Family Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Abbott Sprague | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Leslie M Sprague | Treasurer/Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Seth Sprague | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Phoebe Corinne Sprague | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrew A Sprague | Assist. Treasurer/Direct | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Emeline H Sprague | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Allison A Sprague | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Phineas C Sprague | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
96
Total Giving
$690K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
30
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdoin CollegeAlumni Fund; Rowing Program; Dead Writers Podcast | Brunswick, ME | $33K | 2024 |
| Houston Methodist HospitalDiabetes Program | Houston, TX | $25K | 2024 |
| Portland Community SquashGeneral Purpose | Portland, ME | $15K | 2024 |
| St John The Divine Episcopal ChurchGeneral Purpose | Houston, TX | $10K | 2024 |
| The Aspen ChapelConnect! After school programs | Aspen, CO | $10K | 2024 |
| Pro-Vision IncGeneral Purpose | Houston, TX | $10K | 2024 |
| Mission SquashGeneral Purpose | Houston, TX | $5K | 2024 |
| Slingshot MemphisGeneral Purpose | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2024 |
| Houston Area Women'S CenterGeneral Purpose | Houston, TX | $5K | 2024 |
| Just CityGeneral Purpose | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2024 |
| Ecclesia HoustonGeneral Purpose | Houston, TX | $5K | 2024 |
| Three Trees FoundationGeneral Purpose | Houston, TX | $5K | 2024 |
| Nonesuch Oar And Paddle ClubGeneral Purpose | Scarborough, ME | $3K | 2024 |
| Helen James FoundationGeneral Support | Memphis, TN | $3K | 2024 |
| Kinkaid SchoolAlumni Fund | Houston, TX | $3K | 2024 |
| Memorial Park ConservancyGeneral Purpose | Houston, TX | $3K | 2024 |
| St James ChurchGeneral Purpose | Scarborough, ME | $2K | 2024 |
| Houston Food BankGeneral Purpose | Houston, TX | $2K | 2024 |
| University Of Texas Law FoundationAlumni Fund | Austin, TX | $2K | 2024 |
| Mid-South Food BankGeneral Purpose | Mephis, TN | $2K | 2024 |
| Tabor AcademyContribution to the Alumni Fund | Marion, MA | $2K | 2024 |
| Prouts Neck Historical SocietyGeneral Purpose | Scarborough, ME | $2K | 2024 |
| ConnectGeneral Purpose | Aspen, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Depelchin Children'S CenterGeneral Purpose | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Provision IncGeneral Purpose | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Star Of Hope MissionGeneral Purpose | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Southern Methodist UniversityGeneral Purpose | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts HoustonGeneral Purpose | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| The First Tee Of Greater HoustonGeneral Purpose | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |