The Ethel & Joseph Spatz Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Ethel & Joseph Spatz Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $165,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$165,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $140,000 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $165,000 | 11 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $140,000 | 8 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $165,000 | 10 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
The Ethel & Joseph Spatz Foundation Inc 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 The Ethel & Joseph Spatz Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $60,000 |
| New York | 2 | $50,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Opportunity Network Inc | Support for the college essay coaching program | $25,000 |
| Scholarship and Welfare Fund of the Alumni Association of Hunter College | Support tuition assistance for s&w scholars | $25,000 |
| Aim High | Support for aim high's program in fruitvale | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio | Support immigrant resettlement services | $20,000 |
| Canal Alliance | Support workforce development and youth education programs. | $15,000 |
| Project Avary | Support to help children heal from the impacts of having an incarcerated parent | $15,000 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | Support for immigration justice | $15,000 |
| A Is for Africa | Support for a is for africa projects | $10,000 |
| Freestore - Foodbank Inc | Support for foodbank, inc. | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Marin Food Bank | Support for food bank | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ian Spatz
- Karen Orlansky
- Izaak Orlansky
- Julie-Anne Spatz
- Quinn Hubertz
- Candace Wang
Questions people ask
Does The Ethel & Joseph Spatz Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ethel & Joseph Spatz Foundation Inc give?
$165,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Ethel & Joseph Spatz Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Ian Spatz (President), Karen Orlansky (Secretary/Treasurer), Izaak Orlansky (Director) and Julie-Anne Spatz (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Ethel & Joseph Spatz Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.