Spero Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Spero Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Lynnfield, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $163,081 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $66,121. 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$163,081
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$66,121
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees76%
Giving in 2024 was up from $112,411 the year before.
76% 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 | $112,411 | 24 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $163,081 | 33 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Spero 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 Spero Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 3 | $66,771 |
| Massachusetts | 11 | $33,910 |
| New York | 4 | $22,500 |
| California | 7 | $20,400 |
| Maine | 1 | $11,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $6,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Toys for Tots | Support for the organization | $66,121 |
| The Woodstock Museum | Support for the organization | $16,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Support for the organization | $11,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Support for the organization | $10,000 |
| The Geanco Foundation | Support for the organization | $5,250 |
| Mass General Hospital | Support for the organization | $5,000 |
| Rise Up | Support for the organization | $5,000 |
| Helping Hand for Relief and Development | Support for the organization | $5,000 |
| Playing for A Foundation (Frances) | Support for the organization | $4,500 |
| Salsa for the Schools | Support for the organizationsupport for the organization | $4,200 |
| Private School Village | Support for the organization | $3,900 |
| Temple Tieferet Shalom | Support for the organization | $3,685 |
| Clergy Benefit Trust | Support for the organization | $3,000 |
| Cornelia Connelly Center | Support for the organization | $3,000 |
| South Shore Health | Support for the organization | $3,000 |
| Happy Jack Foundation | Support for the organization | $2,500 |
| Northampton Center for the Arts | Support for the organization | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Support for the organization | $1,600 |
| Goodfellows Toy Drive | Support for the organizationsupport for the organization | $1,000 |
| Berkley College of Music | Support for the organization | $1,000 |
| Toys for Hospitalized Children | Support for the organization | $1,000 |
| Wags & Walks | Support for the organization | $1,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots | Support for the organization | $500 |
| Home Association Trinity School | Support for the organization | $500 |
| Lighthouse Preservation Society | Support for the organization | $500 |
| Grammy Museum | Support for the organization | $500 |
| The Grandbaby Project | Support for the organization | $500 |
| Southbury Training School | Support for the organization | $500 |
| Mission of Hope | Support for the organization | $500 |
| St Michael Antiochian Church | Support for the organization | $250 |
| Chestnut Hill School | Support for the organization | $250 |
| Special Olympics of Ma | Support for the organization | $175 |
| March of Dimes | Support for the organization | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Janet Kouroubacalis
Questions people ask
Does Spero Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Spero Charitable Foundation give?
$163,081 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Spero Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Janet Kouroubacalis (Trustee).
What does Spero Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.