Sperling Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sperling Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $155,002 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $22,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$155,002
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$22,500
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $160,000 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $160,000 | 27 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $155,002 | 34 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Sperling Family Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Sperling Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 4 | $37,500 |
| New York | 7 | $25,667 |
| Maryland | 4 | $25,500 |
| Louisiana | 4 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $6,500 |
| Georgia | 2 | $6,167 |
| California | 1 | $4,167 |
| Colorado | 1 | $4,167 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $4,167 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,167 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ala Holocaust Ed Ctr | 4 of 5 extended pledge payments | $22,500 |
| Mercy for Animals | Farmation | $20,000 |
| America Gives Inc | Bring them home now (mamad) | $10,000 |
| Heart Gift la | General operating | $10,000 |
| Indian Springs School | General operating | $8,000 |
| Bham Jewish Federation | General operating | $6,000 |
| A's and Aces | Henry friedman open | $5,000 |
| Kids Join the Fight | General operating | $5,000 |
| Oschner Health | Neuroscience center | $5,000 |
| Touro Synagogue | 2 of 3 payments capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Can Do Ms | General operating | $4,167 |
| Global Village Project | General operating | $4,167 |
| Hearts of Gold | General operating | $4,167 |
| Journalism Inst NPC | General operating | $4,167 |
| Movember | Mens mental health | $4,167 |
| Shatterproof | General operating | $4,167 |
| Happy Compromise Farm | Puppy containment genoper | $4,000 |
| Happy Compromise Farm | General operating | $3,500 |
| Chesed Shel Emet Society | General operating | $3,000 |
| Lancaster Farm Sanctuary | General operating | $3,000 |
| TSC Alliance | General operating | $2,500 |
| Praline's Backyard | General operating | $2,000 |
| TSC Alliance | 50th anniversary | $2,000 |
| Arthurs Acre's Sanctuary | General operating | $1,500 |
| Figgy Farm Animal Sanctuary | Pig support (rufus, claudia, irene) | $1,500 |
| Odd Man Inn | General operating | $1,500 |
| Sleepy Pig Farm Sanctuary | General operating | $1,500 |
| Uncle Neil's Home | General operating | $1,500 |
| Kanda Farm Sanctuary | General operating | $1,000 |
| Knesseth Israel Cem Assoc | General operating | $1,000 |
| Rosie's Farm Sanctuary | General operating | $1,000 |
| Sowa Goat Sanctuary | General operating | $1,000 |
| Tiny Hooves Sanctuary | General operating | $1,000 |
| Woodstock Farm Sanctuary | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter E Sperling
- Elisabeth S Jordan
- Andrew M Sperling
Questions people ask
Does Sperling Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sperling Family Charitable Foundation give?
$155,002 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Sperling Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter E Sperling (President/Treasurer/Direct), Elisabeth S Jordan (Secretary/Director) and Andrew M Sperling (Vice President/Director).
What does Sperling Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, faith communities and health.