JA Sprague Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0569950 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$167K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
54% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Rowing Federation | Wrentham, MA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Portland Community Squash | Portland, ME | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Pro-Vision Inc | Houston, TX | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Kinkaid School | Houston, TX | Alumni Fund and Tom Moore Fund | $13,000 |
| Connect | Aspen, CO | Connect! Programs | $10,000 |
| Hurricane Island Foundation | Rockland, ME | Peter Willaur Fund | $10,000 |
| Mission Squash | Houston, TX | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| St John the Divine Episcopal Church | Houston, TX | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Three Trees Foundation | Houston, TX | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Just City | Memphis, TN | General Purpose | $7,500 |
| Ecclesia Houston | Houston, TX | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Houston Area Women's Center | Houston, TX | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Slingshot Memphis | Memphis, TN | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Tabor Academy | Marion, MA | Contribution to the Alumni Fund | $4,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick, ME | Alumni Fund | $3,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy | Houston, TX | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Nonesuch Oar and Paddle Club | Scarborough, ME | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Mid-South Food Bank | Memphis, TN | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| St James Church | Scarborough, ME | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Prouts Neck Historical Society | Scarborough, ME | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| University of Texas Law Foundation | Austin, TX | Alumni Fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $167,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $156,500 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533009349100228
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0569950
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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