Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust
The Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it awarded 32 grants totaling $14,555, supporting organizations in areas including religion, education, community services, firefighting, arts, and programs for children.
Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust gave $15K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $454.844), mostly in Pennsylvania. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,555
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $455
- +20.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $275
- Total assets
- $354,895
- +3.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (12 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The filing says the trust does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Submit a letter stating the purpose for which the funds will be used. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: James C Bohorad Trustee
Mailing address: PO Box 1280, Pottsville, PA 17901-7280
Phone: (570) 622-1811
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Refuge Church ($2K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
193 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 193 grants of 193 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust’s 2024 grant dollars were concentrated in Pennsylvania, which received 92%. The remaining reported shares went to West Virginia (3%), Florida (2%), North Carolina (2%), and New York (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 32 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $508; repeat grants $423. How we count
Medians: $375 first-time, $275 repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2021) to $17K (2022). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Refuge Church Minersville, PA | For Assistance with Religion | $1,800 |
| Pottsville Free Public Library Pottsville, PA | For Assistance with Education/Books | $1,245 |
| Schuylkill YMCA Pottsville, PA | Public Charity | $1,160 |
| Franklin & Marshall College Lancaster, PA | For Assistance with Education | $1,000 |
| Schuylkill United Way Pottsville, PA | Public Charity | $1,000 |
| American Hose Co 2 of Pottsville Pottsville, PA | For Assistance with Firefighting | $800 |
| Schuylkill Chamber Foundation Pottsville, PA | Public Charity | $800 |
| Hershey Theatre Guild Hershey, PA | For Assistance with the Arts | $750 |
| Schuylkill Area Community Foundatio Pottsville, PA | Public Charity | $700 |
| Padco Pottsville, PA | For Assistance with Community Events | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $354,895 | $28,753 | $17,851 | $14,555 | 32 | $16,095 | $21,232 | $17,078 |
| 2023 | $343,993 | $25,051 | $18,385 | $15,105 | 40 | $15,875 | $16,610 | $15,127 |
| 2022 | $337,327 | $30,368 | $19,581 | $16,716 | 36 | $17,446 | $22,868 | $15,536 |
| 2021 | $326,540 | $40,107 | $15,838 | $14,185 | 45 | $14,185 | $33,707 | $17,039 |
| 2020 | $302,271 | $19,663 | $16,421 | $14,210 | 40 | — | $14,540 | $14,501 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. For example, Pottsville Free Public Library says it provides library services for Pottsville and Schuylkill County; Schuylkill YMCA describes its work as improving community well-being through public programs; and Schuylkill United Way says it funds and supports 15 human-service agencies serving Schuylkill County residents. Other 2024 recipients included a college, a church, a fire company, arts organizations, and organizations serving people with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 32 grants totaling $14,555. Grants ranged from $50 to $1,800, with a median of $275. The largest awards included $1,800 to International Refuge Church for religious assistance, $1,245 to Pottsville Free Public Library for education/books, $1,160 to Schuylkill YMCA, and $1,000 each to Franklin & Marshall College for education and Schuylkill United Way.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
James C Bohorad is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust is led by James C. Bohorad, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James C. Bohorad
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust
How much does Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust give each year?
Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust gave $15K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 40 grants.
What is Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $275, and its average grant was $455, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust that year got $508 on average.
Where does Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust give grants?
Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pottsville, PA (18 grants), Minersville, PA (2 grants) and Naples, FL (2 grants).
Does Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Charity" (8 grants), "For Assistance with Education" (5 grants) and "For Assistance with Religion" (3 grants).
Who are Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include International Refuge Church ($1,800), Pottsville Free Public Library ($1,245) and Schuylkill YMCA ($1,160), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust?
Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust reported $355K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust?
The filing says the trust does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust's EIN?
Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7345617. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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