Edward S Sprague Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6070124 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JENNIE O'BRIEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1726 W WOLFRAM, CHICAGO IL 60657 |
| Phone | 7732942894 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
18% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts | Chicago, IL | Education | $13,042 |
| Bounce Children's Foundation | Deerfield, IL | Services for sick children | $10,000 |
| Foundation for the National Institutes of Health | North Bethesda, MD | Public health | $10,000 |
| Sierra Club | Chicago, IL | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Midtown Educational Foundation | Chicago, IL | Education | $10,000 |
| Bernies Book Bank | Lake Bluff, IL | Literacy | $10,000 |
| Deborah's Place | Chicago, IL | Homeless shelter | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Environmental | $10,000 |
| Association House | Chicago, IL | Services for the poor | $10,000 |
| Nourshing Hope | Chicago, IL | Food pantry | $5,000 |
| Depaul College Prep | Chicago, IL | Education | $1,200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $99,242 | 11 |
| 2023 | $17,846 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349106492
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6070124
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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