Robert H. Spitz Foundation
EIN 472589350 Private FoundationTotal Given 2016–2024
$4.7M
295 grants · $527K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $6K–$18K
grant size
35%
supporter · 65/184 multi-year
repeat
$17.8M
Assets (2024)
184
Distinct Recipients
About
ORGANIZATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO FILE WITH THE STATE
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION
Phone
(570) 963-8880
Deadlines
NONE
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
Restrictions
NONE
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $5K | $4.8M | $4.8M | 1 |
| 2017 | $313K | $15.5M | $10.2M | 22 |
| 2018 | $1,000K | $13.9M | $1.6M | 29 |
| 2020 | $821K | $18.0M | $688K | 43 |
| 2022 | $820K | $14.6M | $381K | 65 |
| 2023 | $891K | $16.3M | $912K | 70 |
| 2024 | $891K | $17.8M | $1.4M | 65 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 295 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$6K
Median
$10K
Average
$16K
75th Pctl
$18K
Maximum
$350K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (295 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Center | Scanton, PA | $350,000 | FOR THE PURPOSE OF POOL RENOVATIONS AT THE JCC | 2018 |
| Jewish Community Center | Scranton, PA | $187,500 | FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE JCC SWIMMING POOL RENOVATION. | 2023 |
| Foundation for the Jewish Elderly | Scranton, PA | $100,000 | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH THE PATIO EXTENSION AT THE JEWISH HOME | 2018 |
| Jewish Community Center | Scanton, PA | $100,000 | FOR THE PURPOSE OF POOL RENOVATIONS AT THE JCC | 2020 |
| Scranton Area Foundation | Scanton, PA | $100,000 | FOR THE PURPOSE OF NEPA COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND | 2020 |
| Jewish Community Center | Scranton, PA | $70,000 | FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE JCC SWIMMING POOL RENOVATION | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center of Scranton | Scranton, PA | $62,500 | FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE JCC SWIMMING POOL RENOVATION. | 2024 |
| Temple Israel | Scanton, PA | $50,255 | FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMMUNITY SHABBAT DINNER PROMOTING INTERFAITH ACCEPTANCE AND UNDERSTANDING AND TO PROVIDE... | 2020 |
| Indraloka Animal Sanctuary | Mehoopany, PA | $50,000 | FOR THE PURPOSE OF NEPA RESCUE VETERINARY CLINIC | 2022 |
| New Hytes | Branford, CT | $50,000 | FOR THE PURPOSE OF NEW HYTES CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2022 |
| Treatment Court Advocacy Center Lackawanna County | Clarks Summit, PA | $50,000 | FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE VETERANS TREATMENT COURT - TRANSITIONAL SERVICES AND TRAINING GRANT | 2018 |
| Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine | Scranton, PA | $50,000 | FOR THE PURPOSE OF HIGHER EDUCATION INITIATIVES (REACH-HEI) | 2018 |
| Scranton Lackawanna Human Development Agency | Scanton, PA | $50,000 | FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE EXPANSION OF EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF SCRANTON | 2020 |
| The Borough of Dickson City | Dickson City, PA | $50,000 | FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE DICKSON CITY BOROUGH VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (VFW) MEMORIAL PARK MONUMENT AND PICNIC GROVE PROJECT. | 2023 |
| Indraloka Animal Sanctuary | Dalton, PA | $50,000 | FOR THE PURPOSE OF NEPA RESCUE VETERINARY CLINIC | 2024 |
| New Hytes | Branford, CT | $50,000 | FOR THE PURPOSE OF NEW HYTES CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2024 |
| Temple Israel of Scranton | Scranton, PA | $49,515 | FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMMUNITY DINNERS AND CEMETERY MAINTENANCE. | 2023 |
| Valley Youth House | Wilkesbarre, PA | $48,772 | FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR HOMELESS IN LACKAWANNA COUNTY YOUTH | 2018 |
| Temple Israel of Scranton | Scranton, PA | $46,542 | FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMMUNITY DINNERS AND CEMETERY MAINTENANCE. | 2024 |
| Temple Israel | Scranton, PA | $42,485 | FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMMUNITY SHABBAT DINNER PROMOTING INTERFAITH ACCEPTANCE AND UNDERSTANDING AND CEMETERY MAINTENANCE | 2022 |
| Chabad of the Abingtons | Scranton, PA | $35,000 | FOR THE PURPOSE OF CAPITAL PROJECT EXPANSION | 2022 |
| Chabad of the Abingtons | Scanton, PA | $35,000 | FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPANSION | 2020 |
| Catholic Soical Services of the Dicoese of Scranton | Scranton, PA | $30,000 | FOR THE PURPOSE OF ST JAMES MANOR AND ST. ANTHONY'S HAVEN HOMELESS SHELTER REHABILITALTION. | 2022 |
| Outreach Center for Community Resources | Scranton, PA | $30,000 | FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE FAMILY CENTER OPERATING SUPPORT | 2018 |
| Outreach Center for Community Resources | Scranton, PA | $30,000 | FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE OUTREACH CENTER FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCES OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
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