The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Springs, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $955,500 in 89 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $64,000. 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$955,500
- Number of grants89
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$64,000
- Assets$19.6 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $872,200 the year before.
53% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $725,900 | 82 | $18.1 million |
| 2023 | $872,200 | 90 | $20.0 million |
| 2024 | $955,500 | 89 | $19.6 million |
How to apply
The Grace Helen Spearman 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 78 | $888,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $17,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $12,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Health (Medical Center) | To support healthcare needs in the region | $64,000 |
| Dap Health | To advocate for healthcare for all, especially those affected by HIV and AIDS | $45,000 |
| Do the Right Thing Greater Palm Springs | To support community services | $45,000 |
| The Joslyn Center | To enhance the well-being of all adults 50+ through innovative programs and services | $35,100 |
| Cathedral City Senior Center | To provide social services to seniors | $35,000 |
| Palm Springs Cultural Center | To promote arts and cultural programs | $35,000 |
| The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens | To support community services | $35,000 |
| The Desert Symphony | To bring professional orchestral concerts to the desert cities | $30,100 |
| Aap-Food Samaritans | To support community services | $30,000 |
| The LGBTQ Community Center | To support community services | $30,000 |
| Variety - the Children's Charity | To enrich lives and build a better future for the children in southern california | $25,500 |
| Crowell Family YMCA (S Pasadena San Marino YMCA) | To support community services | $25,000 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | To promote arts and cultural programs | $24,200 |
| Friends of Palm Springs | To transform lives through extraordinary animal care and advocacy | $20,200 |
| Camp Laurel Foundation | To support community services for the youth | $19,000 |
| Nickerson-Rossi Dance | To provide dance programming | $17,500 |
| Huntington Library & Art Gallery | To provide education concerning major works of art | $15,000 |
| Mizell Senior Center | To enhance the lives and welfare of adults | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of the Desert | To support community services | $15,000 |
| Barbara Sinatra Children's Center | To support community services | $15,000 |
| Oak Grove Sanctuary Palm Springs | To support community services | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of America | To enable young people reach their full potential | $12,500 |
| Palm Springs Unified School | To promote arts and cultural programs | $12,500 |
| Sonoma County Acts of Kindness | To support community services | $10,500 |
| Foundation for Palm Springs Usd | To create pathways for students to achieve their potential | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Silicon Valley | To save and enhance the lives of pets | $10,000 |
| McCallum Theater | To entertain and educate the public through performing arts | $10,000 |
| Senior Advocate of the Desert | To serve the needs of low-income seniors in the coachella valley | $10,000 |
| Door of Hope | To support community services | $10,000 |
| Muncie Civic Theatre Association | To promote arts and cultural programs | $10,000 |
| Palm Springs Symphony | To promote arts and cultural programs | $10,000 |
| Hocker Productions | To promote arts and cultural programs | $7,500 |
| Caravanserai Project | To support community services | $7,500 |
| Film Independent Inc | To promote arts and cultural programs | $7,500 |
| Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus | To promote arts and cultural programs | $7,500 |
| Palm Springs Opera Guild | To promote arts and cultural programs | $7,500 |
| Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation | To promote arts and cultural programs | $7,500 |
| Palm Springs Public Library Foundation | To promote arts and cultural programs | $7,500 |
| Assistance League of Coachella | To improve the lives of children, families and seniors in the coachella valley | $5,000 |
| Ca Federation of Women's Clubs | To enhance lives through volunteer service | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven Tobin
- Dirk Etchison
- Ken Randman
- Alma Banuelos
Questions people ask
Does The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation give?
$955,500 in tax year 2024, across 89 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steven Tobin (President & Director), Dirk Etchison (Director), Ken Randman (Director) and Alma Banuelos (Director & Secretary).
What does The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and youth programs.