Phineas W Sprague Memorial Foundation
Invitation OnlyMansfield, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6043554 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$225K
Organizations funded52
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$4.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
92% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Medical Center | Portland, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $43,500 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | Auburn, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $12,000 |
| Farms for Food Equity | Cape Elizabeth, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $11,000 |
| Cape Elizabeth High School | Cape Elizabeth, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $10,000 |
| American Chestnut Foundation | Asheville, NC | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $6,000 |
| Ketcha Outdoors | Scarborough, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of New England | Colchester, VT | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $6,000 |
| Riding to the Top Therapeutic Riding Center | Windham, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $6,000 |
| Wayfinder Schools | New Gloucester, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $6,000 |
| Camp Community Arena Group | Cape Elizabeth, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $5,000 |
| Camp Susan Curtis | Portland, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $5,000 |
| Cape Elizabeth Land Trust | Cape Elizabeth, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $5,000 |
| Friends of Seguin Island Light Station | Bath, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $5,000 |
| Maine Preservation | Yarmouth, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $5,000 |
| Marine Learning Project | Portland, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $5,000 |
| Portland Community Squash | Portland, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $5,000 |
| Scarborough Land Trust | Scarborough, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $5,000 |
| Union of Maine Visual Artists | Harpswell, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $5,000 |
| Maine Island Trail Association | Portland, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $4,000 |
| Sail Maine | Portland, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $4,000 |
| Greater Portland Landmarks | Portland, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $3,000 |
| Maine Audubon Society | Falmouth, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $3,000 |
| Maine Historical Society | Portland, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $3,000 |
| Maine Huts & Trails | Kingfield, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $3,000 |
| Maine Woodland Owners | Augusta, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $3,000 |
| Palaver Strings | Portland, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $3,000 |
| Portland Ballet | Portland, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $3,000 |
| Portland Museum of Art | Portland, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $3,000 |
| Portland Ovations | Portland, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $3,000 |
| Sailing Ships Maine | Portland, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $3,000 |
| Tate House Museum | Portland, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $3,000 |
| Maine Seacoast Mission | Northeast Harbor, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $2,500 |
| Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine | Portland, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $2,000 |
| Friends of Casco Bay | Portland, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $2,000 |
| Gulf of Maine Research Institute | Portland, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $2,000 |
| Kids Connect Inc | Natick, MA | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $2,000 |
| Maine College of Art & Design | Falmouth, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $2,000 |
| Maine Farmland Trust | Belfast, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $2,000 |
| Maine Maritime Museum | Bath, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $2,000 |
| Mothers Milk Bank Northeast | Newton Upper Falls, MA | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $2,000 |
| Oci Healing Research Foundation | Quincy, MA | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $2,000 |
| Southern Maine Agency on Aging | Biddeford, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $2,000 |
| United Way of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $2,000 |
| Chewonki Foundation | Wiscasset, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $1,000 |
| Fiddlehead | Scarborough, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $1,000 |
| Full Plates Full Potential | Brunswick, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $1,000 |
| Manomet | Plymouth, MA | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $1,000 |
| Pond Cove Parents Association | Cape Elizabeth, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $1,000 |
| Prouts Neck Historical Society | Scarborough, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $1,000 |
| Victorian Mansion | Portland, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $1,000 |
| C Thomas Memorial Library | Cape Elizabeth, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland | Portland, ME | Primary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution requirements | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $225,000 | 52 |
| 2024 | $215,000 | 44 |
| 2023 | $192,500 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349102923
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6043554
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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