The Sperry Fund
New York, New York · EIN 136114308 · Private foundation
The Sperry Fund is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $769K in grants paid and $17.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 400 individual grants from this funder — $3.5M awarded across 2020–2025 — including its support for education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Sperry Fund funds
The Sperry Fund's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation, higher education.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Gallery of Art CENTER FOR ADVANCED STUDY IN THE VISUAL ARTS ENDOWMENT | Landover, MA | $125K | 2020 |
| Trustees of Phillips Academy BEINECKE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND | Andover, MA | $75K | 2024 |
| Phillips Academy Andover BEINECKE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND | Andover, MA | $75K | 2025 |
How to apply for funding from The Sperry Fund
From The Sperry Fund's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.
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Frequently asked questions about The Sperry Fund
- Does The Sperry Fund accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Sperry Fund's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Sperry Fund fund?
- The Sperry Fund's grants focus on education. Example recipients include National Gallery of Art, Trustees of Phillips Academy, Phillips Academy Andover. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Sperry Fund give in grants?
- The Sperry Fund reported $769K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.5M over 400 grants.
- Where is The Sperry Fund located?
- The Sperry Fund is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 136114308.
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