Private foundation · EIN 83-2859786 · Elyria, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Pat and Alan Spitzer 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $166K total, median $7,500. 86% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$166K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in OH
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 13 of 14 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Oberlin-Wellington Rescue TheaterElyria, OHGeneral donation$80K
IahpWyndmoor, PAGeneral donation$10K
Salvation ArmyLorain, OHGeneral donation$10K
Peoples Church Network - AvonGrafton, OHGeneral donaion$10K
Playhouse SquareCleveland, OHGeneral donation$10K
IahpWyndmoor, PAGeneral donation$10K
Salvation ArmyLorain, OHGeneral donation$10K
Second Harvest Food BankLorain, OHGeneral donation$5,000
Help FoundationEuclid, OHGeneral donation$5,000
Big Brothersbig Sisters OrgLorain, OHGeneral donation$5,000
Lorain Historical SocietyElyra, OHGeneral donation$5,000
Friendship AplElyria, OHGeneral donation$5,000
Historic Grafton SchoolElyria, OHGeneral donation$500

By state: Ohio 12 · Pennsylvania 2

About this foundation

Pat and Alan Spitzer Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Elyria, Ohio, administered in care of Alan Spitzer, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Pat and Alan Spitzer Family 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 Pat and Alan Spitzer Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $166K across 14 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Pat and Alan Spitzer Family Foundation give?

Ohio (12 grants), Pennsylvania (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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