Private foundation · EIN 20-7155204 · Lincolnshire, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Florence and Laurence Spungenfamily Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 58 grants paid, $927K total, median $10K. 31% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
58
$927K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in IL
31%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$23M

Grants paid in 2025

58 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chicago Community FoundationChicago, ILContribution to donor advised fund$95K
New Israel FundNew York, NYTo provide support for the nasij program and shatil's shared society forum$65K
Santa Barbara FoundationSanta Barbara, CATo support capacity building$52K
American Friends of Hand in HandPortland, ORTo support hand in hand: center for jewish-arab education in israel$50K
Ark (the Ark)Chicago, ILTo support capital campaign (for human services) and food related programs$45K
Food Bank of Santa Barbara CountyGoleta, CATo support capital campaign promoting food security$45K
Fund for Santa Barbara IncSanta Barbara, CATo support the immigrant relief fund$40K
Wilderness Youth ProjectSanta Barbara, CATo support nature based mentor program$27K
Council on Alcohol and Drug AbuseSanta Barbara, CATo support the mentoring program$27K
SharsheretTeaneck, NJTo support general operations providing support to jewish people facing breast or ovarian cancer$25K
CASA Lake County IncVernon Hills, ILTo support general operations to advocate for the best interest of abused and neglected children within the juvenile court system$25K
The Family SchoolPhoenix, AZTo support buying a torah$20K
Erie Family Health Centers (foundation)Chicago, ILTo support the general operations of erie healthreach waukegan health center$20K
Pads Lake CountyWaukegan, ILTo support general operations reducing homelessness in lake county$20K
Lake County Crisis Center for the Prevention of Domestic ViolenceZion, ILTo support general operations providing domestic violence-related services$20K
Urban AdamahBerkeley, CATo support general operations providing farm-based, community building experiences that integrate jewish tradition, mindfulness, sustainabl…$18K
Educator's Institute for Human RightsWashington, DCTo support general operations with consideration for programs in rwanda$18K
Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CATo support access to maternal healthcare$18K
World Outside My ShoesMedical Lake, WATo support school visits$18K
Vitamin Angels AllianceSanta Barbara, CATo support general operations to provide lifesaving nutrition interventions$18K
Israaid Global Humanitarian Assistance IncPalo Alto, CATo support general operations providing disaster relief services$18K
Congregation B'nai B'rithSanta Barbara, CATo support the building dreams project$10K
At the Well ProjectWashington, DCTo enhance womens well-being through ancient jewish practices$10K
The Chicago LighthouseChicago, ILTo provide general operating support$10K
Children's Oncology ServicesChicago, ILTo defray the costs of summer camp 2025 at camp one step for pediatric cancer patients$10K
Josselyn CenterNorthfield, ILTo support mental health care for low-income communities in highland park, grayslake, and waukegan$10K
Vna Health FoundationSanta Barbara, CATo support general operations$10K
Mental Health Association of Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara, CATo support general operations$10K
Jewish Free Loan AssociationLos Angeles, CATo provide support after the la fires$10K
Judaism Your WayDenver, COTo support general operations providing a jewish experience through a community-focused approach$10K
Impacting Veterans Lives IncWadsworth, ILTo support midwest veterans closet$10K
World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DCTo provide support after the la fires$10K
Alabama Holocaust Education CenterBirmingham, ALTo support ahecs now more than ever: never again campaign$10K
Isla Vista Youth ProjectsGoleta, CATo support lompoc early childhood center$10K
Candles Holocaust Museum and Education CenterTerre Haute, INTo provide scholarships for students to learn about holocaust and genocide education$9,800
Anne Frank CenterNew York, NYTo support educational programming$8,000
Lauri S Bauer FoundationLincolnshire, ILTo support general operations to give help, healing, and hope to families that have suffered a sudden loss$7,500
Helping Hands NetworkNorthbrook, ILTo support keshet and the north shore recreational association$7,000
American Philatelic SocietyBellefonte, PATo sponsor "the stamp thief " production$5,000
Court Room 600Chicago, ILTo provide support for an aho grant$5,000
Riverside FoundationLincolnshire, ILTo provide general operating support$5,000
Stevenson High School Community FoundationLincolnshire, ILTo support s2c and one family programs$5,000
Hospice of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CATo support patient care services$5,000
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, ILTo support launchpad-israel education center$5,000
Farkas Center for the Study of the HolocaustSan Francisco, CATo support general operations providing holocaust education$5,000
American Jewish World Service IncNew York, NYTo support general operations to realize human rights and end poverty in the developing world$5,000
Cancer Foundation of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CATo support oncology social work$5,000
World Federation Jewish Holocaust Survivors and DescendantsBurlington, MATo support holocaust survivors, descendants, education, and remembrance$5,000
Caddy for a Cure Tudi's TribePort St Lucie, FLTo support franconi anemia program$5,000
Illinois Holocaust MuseumSkokie, ILTo sponsor kindertransport exhbit$5,000
Community 365 IncWinthrop Harbor, ILTo support the joy summit in lake county$5,000
Custer County High SchoolMiles City, MTTo support scholarships for miles city students to engage in holocaust and genocide education trips$3,900
70 Faces MediaNew York, NYTo support general operations to provide digital media to deepen knowledge, connection, belonging and meaning in the jewish community$2,500
Jewish Federation of Greater Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CATo support the santa barbara jewish film festival$2,500
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYTo support adl's santa barbara tricounties office$2,500
Channel Islands YMCACarpinteria, CATo support general operations to promote youth development$1,800
CASA of Santa BarbaraSanta Maria, CATo support general operations to support children within the juvenile court system$1,800
Association of Holocaust Organizations (aho)Brenham, TXTo provide scholarships to conference$1,000

By state: California 20 · Illinois 18 · New York 5 · Oregon 1 · District of Columbia 3 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Florence and Laurence Spungenfamily Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lincolnshire, Illinois, administered in care of David Hafft, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Florence and Laurence Spungenfamily Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Florence and Laurence Spungenfamily Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $927K across 58 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Florence and Laurence Spungenfamily Foundation give?

California (20 grants), Illinois (18 grants), New York (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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