Caryll M & Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-6021187 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$265K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$6.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
51% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marborough School | Los Angeles, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $32,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Los Angeles, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $26,000 |
| Bridger Ski Foundation | Bozeman, MT | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| St Matthew Parish School | Pacific Palisades, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Great Beginnings Montessori School | Bozeman, MT | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $19,083 |
| Autry National Center | Los Angeles, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Rose Heaven | Portland, OR | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $9,000 |
| Guibord Center | Los Angeles, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Ucsb Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Marin Academy | San Rafael, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Riviera Ridge School | Santa Barbara, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Parish of St Matthew | Pacific Palisades, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| Santa Catalina School | Monterey, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $6,583 |
| Montage Health Foundation | Monterey, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $6,500 |
| Horizons Specialized Services | North Hills, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| Punahou School | Honolulu, HI | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Lake Oswego Schools Foundation | Lake Oswego, OR | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Common Good Food Bank | Pomona, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Harbor Lights Middle School | Bandon, OR | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Good Neighbors Food Bank | Bandon, OR | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Portland Art Museum | Portland, OR | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,700 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | Los Angeles, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Scouts Bsa Troop 223 | Pacific Palisades, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,350 |
| Bandon Historical Society Museum | Bandon, OR | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Langlois Public Library | Langlois, OR | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| New Artist Productions | Bandon, OR | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Port Orford Public Library | Port Orford, OR | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Relief Nursery | Portland, OR | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation | Portland, OR | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Teton County Sheriff Auxiliary | Jackson, WY | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Marin Country Day School | Corte Madera, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Bandon Community Center | Bandon, OR | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Coos Art Museum | Coos Bay, OR | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Oregon Coast Aquarium | Newport, OR | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Oregon Historical Society | Portland, OR | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Loyola Law School | Los Angeles, CA | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $265,216 | 37 |
| 2024 | $244,416 | 31 |
| 2023 | $252,916 | 48 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621909349100717
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6021187
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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