Private foundation · EIN 23-3027959 · Conshohocken, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Spira Family 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: 3 grants paid, $3.0M total, median $1.0M. 33% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$3.0M
Median grant
$1.0M
Stays in PA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Philanthropic TrustJenkintown, PAUnrestricted$1.0M
Project HopeWashington, DCUnrestricted$1.0M
Dafgiving360Omaha, NEUnrestricted$1.0M

By state: Pennsylvania 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Nebraska 1

About this foundation

Spira Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Joel Spira, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Spira Family 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 Spira Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $3.0M across 3 grants, a median of $1.0M.

Where does Spira Family Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Nebraska (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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