Private foundation · EIN 25-6728780 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Joan and Bernard Spain 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 22 grants paid, $509K total, median $4,720. 77% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$509K
Median grant
$4,720
Stays in PA
77%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Duffield Veterans VillagePhiladelphia, PAGeneral charitable purpose$247K
Central High SchoolPhiladelphia, PAGeneral charitable purpose$117K
Philadelphia Museum of ArtPhiladelphia, PAGeneral charitable purpose$25K
University of Pennsylvania TrusteesPhiladelphia, PAGeneral charitable purpose$25K
Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral charitable purpose$20K
Magee Rehab HospitalPhiladelphia, PAGeneral charitable purpose$15K
Congregation Brothers of IsraelNewtown, PAGeneral charitable purpose$10K
Transplant FoundationMiami, FLGeneral charitable purpose$10K
Saint Pio Regional Catholic SchoolPhiladelphia, PAGeneral charitable purpose$5,400
Founding ForwardValley Forge, PAGeneral charitable purpose$5,000
The Joseph Fund of CamdenMullica Hill, NJGeneral charitable purpose$5,000
West Chester UniversityWest Chester, PAGeneral charitable purpose$4,440
The Philadelphia Show Antiques & DesignPhiladelphia, PAGeneral charitable purpose$3,500
Fellowship of Christians and JewsChicago, ILGeneral charitable purpose$2,500
Independence Historical TrustPhiladelphia, PAGeneral charitable purpose$2,500
Project Street VetEncinitas, CAGeneral charitable purpose$2,500
Providence Animal CtrMedia, PAGeneral charitable purpose$2,500
Wounded Veterans Relief FundNorth Palm Beach, FLGeneral charitable purpose$2,500
Temple UniversityPhiladelphia, PAGeneral charitable purpose$1,080
Child Guidance Resource CentersHavertown, PAGeneral charitable purpose$1,000
Education Institute for Early InterventionPhiladelphia, PAGeneral charitable purpose$1,000
Lasalle UniversityPhiladelphia, PAGeneral charitable purpose$647

By state: Pennsylvania 17 · Florida 2 · New Jersey 1 · Illinois 1 · California 1

About this foundation

The Joan and Bernard Spain Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Joan and Bernard Spain, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 The Joan and Bernard Spain Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 The Joan and Bernard Spain Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $509K across 22 grants, a median of $4,720.

Where does The Joan and Bernard Spain Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (17 grants), Florida (2 grants), New Jersey (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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