How to apply
Requests on letterhead of organization, direct mail solicitations, phone solicitations all followed by receipt of letter of acknowledgment from the organization as required by the irs substantiation rules Contact: Scranton Area Foundation, 612 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton, Pa, 5703476203 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 65 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Center of ScrantonScranton, PA | For the purpose of the jcc swimming pool renovation. | $63K |
| Indraloka Animal SanctuaryDalton, PA | For the purpose of nepa rescue veterinary clinic | $50K |
| New HytesBranford, CT | For the purpose of new hytes capital campaign | $50K |
| Temple Israel of ScrantonScranton, PA | For the purpose of community dinners and cemetery maintenance. | $47K |
| Agency for Community Empowerment of NepaScranton, PA | For the purpose of the 8-unit veterans' housing complex @ 601 prospect ave, scranton, pa, 18505. | $30K |
| Elan Gardens IncClarks Summit, PA | For the purpose of restructuring and growing elan gardens memory care space. | $30K |
| Scranton Area Community FoundationScranton, PA | For the purpose of the nepa animal welfare collaborative feral cat program and nepa gives. | $26K |
| Discovery Mi PreschoolScranton, PA | For the purpose of creating a child care hub in north scranton (providence). | $25K |
| JobsfirstnycNew York, NY | For the purpose of community inspired networks for change (communityinc): jobsfirstnepa | $25K |
| The Borough of Dickson CityDickson City, PA | For the purpose of the dickson city borough veterans of foreign wars (vfw) memorial park monument and picnic grove project. | $25K |
| Treatment Court Advocacy Center of Lackawanna CountyClarks Summit, PA | For the purpose of treatment court advocacy center of lackawanna county veterans program operational support. | $25K |
| Jewish Federation of NepaScranton, PA | For the purpose of the 37th annual teen symposium on the holocaust presented by herc and the jewish federation of nepa. | $23K |
| Jewish Resource Center of the Poconos IncStroudsburg, PA | For the purpose of jewish resource center of the poconos capital improvements. | $20K |
| Neighborworks Northeastern PennsylvaniaScranton, PA | For the purpose of shared equity housing planning capacity | $20K |
| Northeast Pa Area Health Education CenterArchbald, PA | For the purpose of national health corps community health fellowship (nhcchf) | $20K |
| Outreach Center for Community ResourcesScranton, PA | For the purpose of support for adult ged to provide pathways out of poverty. | $20K |
| Adopt a Boxer RescueOlyphant, PA | For the purpose of the puppy mill project | $18K |
| Junior Achievement of NepaWilkesbarre, PA | For the purpose of junior achievement career pathways to economic mobility | $15K |
| The Greater Scranton Chamber of CommerceScranton, PA | For the purpose of skills in scranton business education partnership programmatic support. | $15K |
| The Humane Society of Lackawanna Dba Griffin Pond Animal ShelterSouth Abington, PA | For the purpose of the robert h. spitz foundation recovery room. | $15K |
| United Neighborhood Centers of NepaScranton, PA | For the purpose of emergency assistance program. | $15K |
| St Cats and Dogs of ScrantonScranton, PA | For the purpose of st. cats and dogs of nay aug operational support. | $14K |
| Lacawac Sanctuary Environmental Education CenterLake Ariel, PA | For the purposes of at ease: art and nature for veterans and military community ($5,000) and water quality in action: a hands-on, citizen-l… | $13K |
| Allied Services FoundationClarks Summit, PA | For the purpose of allied services pediatrics operational support. | $13K |
| Jewish Fellowship of Hemlock Farms IncLords Valley, PA | For the purpose of the jewish fellowship of hemlock farms capacity building. | $12K |
| Nepa Pet Fund and RescueScranton, PA | For the purpose of the nepa pet rescue community program. | $12K |
| Pawsitively for the AnimalsScranton, PA | For the purpose of the bow meow pet emergency fund. | $12K |
| Warrior Strong IncScranton, PA | For the purpose of warrior strong veterans inclusive program. | $12K |
| Women's Resource CenterScranton, PA | For the purpose of wrc operational support ($5,000) and wrc pet program operational support ($6,000). | $11K |
| Dress for Success LackawannaScranton, PA | For the purpose of the dress for success lackawanna's empowerment online: virtual suiting and career development. | $10K |
| Greater Scranton YMCADunmore, PA | For the purpose of greater scranton ymca - child care financial assistance. | $10K |
| Jewish Family Service of Northeastern PaScranton, PA | For the purpose of jewish family service of northeastern pennsylvania operational support. | $10K |
| North Shore Animal LeaguePort Washington, NY | For the purpose north shore animal league america operational support. | $10K |
| Patient Engagement Council Dba the Wright Center for Patient and CommunityScranton, PA | For the purpose of the patient and community needs program - the funds will be used for a food donation program, nutrition education/food d… | $10K |
| The InstituteWilkesbarre, PA | For the purpose of breaking the cycle of poverty. | $10K |
| Valley Youth HouseBethlehem, PA | For the purpose of the valley youth house rapid re-housing program for youth experiencing homelessness in lackawanna county. | $10K |
| Delaware Riverkeeper NetworkBristol, PA | For the purpose of securing stronger stream protections through land preservation practices, and raising awareness of the community benefit… | $9,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern PaForty Fort, PA | For the purpose of big brother big sisters of northeastern pa operational support. | $8,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Northeastern PaScranton, PA | For the purpose of the after school program. | $8,000 |
| Equines for FreedomClarks Summit, PA | For the purpose of equines for freedom emdr therapy - veterans/first responders post traumatic stress disorders. | $8,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of NepaScranton, PA | For the purpose of the treasured friends furever pet food program (tf). | $8,000 |
| The Congregation of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of MaryScranton, PA | For the purpose of everyday english for adults collaborative community program. | $8,000 |
| Wayne County Community FoundationHonesdale, PA | For the purpose of congregation beth israel's 175th anniversary. | $8,000 |
| Johnson CollegeScranton, PA | For the purposes of johnson college military and veterans' resource center ($5,000), student safety net ($3,000), and return of funds per g… | $7,801 |
| Fraternite Notre DameScranton, PA | For the purpose of fraternite notre dame operational support. | $7,000 |
| Bread Basket of Northeast PennsylvaniaScranton, PA | For the purpose of food pantry support. | $5,000 |
| Metamorphosis Women's Empowerment InitiativeEast Stroudsburg, PA | For the purpose of metamorphosis women's empowerment initiative case management enhancement | $5,000 |
| Nativitymiguel School of ScrantonDunmore, PA | For the purpose of the nativitymiguel school of scranton extended day program. | $5,000 |
| Nepa InclusivePittston, PA | For the purpose of nepa inclusive rental assistance program (irap) | $5,000 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania Educational Television AssociationPittston, PA | For the purpose of keystone edition health - microplastics | $5,000 |
| Providence Pregnancy CenterScranton, PA | For the purpose of casa de maria maternity home renovations. | $5,000 |
| Quigley's Shelter Pet's IncDunmore, PA | For the purpose of veterinary care for rescued animals. | $5,000 |
| Saint Josephs CenterScranton, PA | For the purpose of walsh manor and mother infant operational support. | $5,000 |
| The Salvation ArmyPhiladelphia, PA | For the purpose of the salvation army scranton - rental/utility emergency support. | $5,000 |
| Dunmore Borough CouncilDunmore, PA | For the purpose of feral cat tnr. | $4,000 |
| Serving Seniors IncScranton, PA | For the purpose of patient advocate program. | $4,000 |
| Electric City Steel Drum ProjectScranton, PA | For the purpose of the steel of honor program; supporting veterans through music. | $3,000 |
| Gait Equine Assisted ServicesMilford, PA | For the purpose of veterans with horses (vwh) fellowship. | $3,000 |
| The Arc of Northeastern PaScranton, PA | For the purpose of secondary transition and educational trainings to support children, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilit… | $3,000 |
| Monroe County Meals on Wheels IncStroudsburg, PA | For the purpose of the monroe county meals on wheels pet care program. | $2,500 |
By state: Pennsylvania 62 · Connecticut 1 · New York 2
About this foundation
Robert H Spitz Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Scranton, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Jacob Nogi, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Robert H Spitz Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Requests on letterhead of organization, direct mail solicitations, phone solicitations all followed by receipt of letter of acknowledgment from the organization as required by the irs substantiation… Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Robert H Spitz Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $891K across 65 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Robert H Spitz Foundation give?
Pennsylvania (62 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), New York (2 grants), per its latest filing.
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