Robert H Spitz Foundation
The Robert H Spitz Foundation is a private foundation based in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It makes grants to organizations including community, youth, animal-welfare, and Jewish cultural organizations; its 2024 grants were concentrated in Pennsylvania, with additional grants in Connecticut and New York.
Robert H Spitz Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert H Spitz Foundation gave $891K across 65 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $890,879
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 65
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,706
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $15,327,356
- +2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (15 of 65, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (90% 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 Robert H Spitz Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts requests through the Scranton Area Foundation. Requests may be submitted on organizational letterhead, by direct-mail solicitation, or by phone; each must be followed by a letter of acknowledgment from the organization as required by IRS substantiation rules. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Scranton Area Foundation
Mailing address: 612 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510
Phone: (570) 347-6203
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert H Spitz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Community Center of Scranton ($63K). Together the top 10 received $370K.
Grant Size Distribution
296 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 278 grants of 296 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 6% to Connecticut, and 4% to New York. Examples of Pennsylvania recipients include organizations in Scranton, Dalton, Clarks Summit, and Dickson City.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert H Spitz Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 65 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $820K (2022) to $982K (2021). In 2024 it made 65 grants totaling $891K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Center of Scranton Scranton, PA | For the purpose of the jcc swimming pool renovation. | $62,500 |
| Indraloka Animal Sanctuary Dalton, PA | For the Purpose of Nepa Rescue Veterinary Clinic | $50,000 |
| New Hytes Branford, CT | For the Purpose of New Hytes Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Temple Israel of Scranton Scranton, PA | For the purpose of community dinners and cemetery maintenance. | $46,542 |
| Agency for Community Empowerment of Nepa Scranton, PA | For the purpose of the 8-unit veterans' housing complex @ 601 prospect ave, scranton, pa, 18505. | $30,000 |
| Elan Gardens Inc Clarks Summit, PA | For the purpose of restructuring and growing elan gardens memory care space. | $30,000 |
| Scranton Area Community Foundation Scranton, PA | For the purpose of the nepa animal welfare collaborative feral cat program and nepa gives. | $25,536 |
| Discovery Mi Preschool Scranton, PA | For the purpose of creating a child care hub in north scranton (providence). | $25,000 |
| Jobsfirstnyc New York, NY | For the purpose of community inspired networks for change (communityinc): jobsfirstnepa | $25,000 |
| The Borough of Dickson City Dickson City, PA | For the purpose of the dickson city borough veterans of foreign wars (VFW) memorial park monument and picnic grove project. | $25,000 |
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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 | $15,327,356 | $1,401,628 | $1,041,758 | $890,879 | 65 | $945,695 | $1,362,987 | $848,120 |
| 2023 | $14,967,486 | $912,470 | $1,026,562 | $890,765 | 70 | $937,068 | $879,700 | $754,668 |
| 2022 | $15,081,578 | $381,222 | $1,008,938 | $819,985 | 65 | $873,914 | $828,460 | $789,849 |
| 2021 | $15,709,294 | $2,478,762 | $1,147,492 | $982,125 | 53 | $1,034,453 | $2,435,941 | $890,722 |
| 2020 | $14,378,024 | $687,579 | $956,185 | $821,255 | 43 | — | $687,579 | $778,469 |
| 2019 | $14,646,630 | $601,102 | $1,008,697 | $833,144 | 38 | — | $600,963 | $751,252 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert H Spitz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $848K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a swimming pool renovation, a veterinary clinic, youth programs, veterans’ housing and services, memory care, child care, cemetery maintenance, and community dinners.
The grantees describe their work in varied ways. For example, the Jewish Community Center of Scranton says it provides recreational, educational, cultural, health, and social programs for Jewish and general communities. New HYTES describes its mission as supporting economically disadvantaged New Haven youth through life-skills education, academic support, and tennis. The Agency for Community Empowerment of NEPA says it helps people build self-sufficiency through education, training, life-skills, and support services. Adopt A Boxer Rescue describes its work as providing for animals’ health and well-being.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 65 grants totaling $890,879. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $62,500, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest award was $62,500 to the Jewish Community Center of Scranton for a swimming pool renovation. Other large grants included $50,000 to Indraloka Animal Sanctuary for a veterinary clinic and $50,000 to New HYTES for its capital campaign. Temple Israel of Scranton received $46,542 for community dinners and cemetery maintenance.
The foundation also made 70 grants totaling $890,765 in 2023 and 65 grants totaling $819,985 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer Nogi, Frank McGrath, Jed Rubenfeld, and Diana Holdridge as trustees.
Robert H Spitz Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diana Holdridge
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$13K (2019) → $10K (2024)
Frank McGrath
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$13K (2019) → $10K (2024)
Jed Rubenfeld
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$13K (2019) → $10K (2024)
Jennifer Nogi
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$10K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jacob Nogi (2019–2023) — Trustee · Filing note: Deceased 1242023
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to Jennifer Nogi (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert H Spitz Foundation
How much does Robert H Spitz Foundation give each year?
Robert H Spitz Foundation gave $891K across 65 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $891K across 70 grants.
What is Robert H Spitz Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert H Spitz Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,706, across 65 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert H Spitz Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does Robert H Spitz Foundation give grants?
Robert H Spitz Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Scranton, PA (31 grants), Clarks Summit, PA (4 grants), Dunmore, PA (4 grants) and Wilkes-Barre, PA (2 grants).
Does Robert H Spitz Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of Robert H Spitz Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 65) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert H Spitz Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert H Spitz Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Community Center of Scranton ($62,500), Indraloka Animal Sanctuary ($50,000) and New Hytes ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert H Spitz Foundation?
Robert H Spitz Foundation reported $15.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $946K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $848K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert H Spitz Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a swimming pool renovation, a veterinary clinic, youth programs, veterans’ housing and services, memory care, child care, cemetery maintenance, and community dinners. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert H Spitz Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts requests through the Scranton Area Foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert H Spitz Foundation's EIN?
Robert H Spitz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2589350. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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