The John J & Frank Sparacio Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The John J & Frank Sparacio Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $770,430 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$770,430
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$20.3 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $697,318 the year before.
33% 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 | $758,409 | 37 | $17.8 million |
| 2024 | $697,318 | 23 | $18.6 million |
| 2025 | $770,430 | 24 | $20.3 million |
How to apply
The John J & Frank Sparacio 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 John J & Frank Sparacio Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $154,307 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $92,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $80,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $57,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $53,123 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $45,000 |
| New York | 2 | $35,000 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $32,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson University | Scholarships/midwifery/stud | $100,000 |
| Bright Star of Bethlehem | Match/general operating | $80,000 |
| Bethlehem Bible College | Bipj capacity grant | $57,000 |
| Afari-American Friends Asian Rural Inst | Regional hub in indonesia / | $53,123 |
| Churches for Middle East Peace | Match/general operating | $45,000 |
| Zozu Project (Educhrist) | Higher education fund for | $39,307 |
| California Polytechnic State Univ Fdn | Scholarship/general | $35,000 |
| Friends of Sabeel - North America | Matching grant/general | $35,000 |
| Street Dog Coalition | General operating/matching | $32,000 |
| Acnm Foundation | Pioneer awards/general | $25,000 |
| Reality Ministries Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Ventana Wilderness Alliance | Match/general operating | $25,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Curriculum master's in | $25,000 |
| Bastyr University | Leadership scholarship | $25,000 |
| Wolakota Waldorf Society | Promotional video | $22,000 |
| Los Padres Forest Watch | Matching grant/general | $20,000 |
| CARE4 Paws | Matching grant/general | $20,000 |
| Positive Tails | Spay/neuter a thon/general | $20,000 |
| Hopi School Inc | Preschool/general operating | $20,000 |
| Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center | General operating | $20,000 |
| Hudson Highlands Land Trust | Ny natural heritage program | $15,000 |
| Woods Humane Society Inc | "giving tuesday matching | $15,000 |
| Cheyenne River Youth Project | General operating (garden) | $10,000 |
| United Spay Alliance | Summerlee sustainable | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katri Brewer
- Ruth L Haines Lang
- Teresa Lang
- Michael Lang
- Theodor Lang
- Jonathan Lang
Questions people ask
Does The John J & Frank Sparacio Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The John J & Frank Sparacio Foundation give?
$770,430 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The John J & Frank Sparacio Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Katri Brewer (President, Executive Director), Ruth L Haines Lang (Director), Teresa Lang (Secretary) and Michael Lang (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The John J & Frank Sparacio Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.