The Otho Sa Sprague Memorial Institute
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6068723 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$2.3M
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$52.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $225,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Il at Chicago | Chicago, IL | Program support | $350,878 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Program support | $300,000 |
| Sinai Health System | Chicago, IL | Program support | $250,000 |
| Mobile Care Foundation | Chicago, IL | Program support | $225,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago, IL | Program support | $225,000 |
| Children First Fund | Chicago, IL | Program support | $210,000 |
| Iws Family Health | Chicago, IL | Program support | $200,000 |
| Lawndale Christian Health Center | Chicago, IL | Program support | $100,000 |
| Michael Reese Health Trust | Chicago, IL | Program support | $100,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Program support | $100,000 |
| Community Health | Chicago, IL | Program support | $75,000 |
| Chicago Coalition to Save Our Mental Health Center | Chicago, IL | Program support | $50,000 |
| Chicago Community Foundation | Chicago, IL | Program support | $50,000 |
| Esperanza Health Centers | Chicago, IL | Program support | $50,000 |
| Health and Medicine Policy Research Group | Chicago, IL | Program support | $25,000 |
| City Orchards Cooperative | Chicago, IL | Program support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,320,878 | 16 |
| 2024 | $2,084,615 | 19 |
| 2023 | $1,794,390 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631289349101808
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6068723
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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