The Sprocket Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew Hope, Pennsylvania · EIN 77-0669399 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$2M
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$55,000
Total assets$23.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $40,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
88% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borealis Philanthropy | Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $275,000 |
| Proteus Fund | Amherst, MA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $235,000 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $165,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs | Calabasas, CA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $155,000 |
| Groundswell Fund | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $110,000 |
| The Praxis Project Inc | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Tides Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Bread & Roses | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $85,000 |
| Trans Queer Pueblo | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted charitable grant | $75,000 |
| Families for Justice Healing | Roxbory, MA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $70,000 |
| Defending Rights and Dissent | Washington, DC | Unrestricted charitable grant | $60,000 |
| Faith for Justice | Saint Louis, MO | Unrestricted charitable grant | $55,000 |
| Mano Amiga | Oak Park Heights, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $55,000 |
| Movement Alliance Project | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $55,000 |
| Amistad Law Project | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Astraea Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Pillars of the Community | San Diego, CA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Muslim Justice League | Boston, MA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $40,000 |
| Organizing Black Inc | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted charitable grant | $40,000 |
| Texas Jail Project | Cypress, TX | Unrestricted charitable grant | $40,000 |
| Maine Initiatives | Portland, ME | Unrestricted charitable grant | $35,000 |
| Raham Inc | Detroit, MI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $35,000 |
| Clean Air Coalition of Western New York | Buffalo, NY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30,000 |
| Collective Action for Safe Place | Washington, DC | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30,000 |
| Greater Birmingham Ministries | Birmingham, AL | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,020,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Nov 15, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202433209349102593
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0669399
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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