Spero Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Spero Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $93,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $27,850. 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$93,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$27,850
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $39,952 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 | $39,952 | 18 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $93,000 | 19 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Spero Family 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 Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $81,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $11,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marymount School | General program operations | $27,850 |
| Yalu University | General program operations | $25,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | General program operations | $11,000 |
| Lehigh University | General program operations | $10,000 |
| Rownewyorkcom | General program operations | $5,050 |
| Catholic Charities | General program operations | $2,500 |
| Hauppauge Public Schools | General program operations | $2,500 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General program operations | $2,500 |
| 1X3 Inc | General program operations | $1,000 |
| St Vincent de | General program operations | $1,000 |
| Voice Health Institute | General program operations | $1,000 |
| Ahouseonkeekmanorg | General program operations | $500 |
| Individual | General program operations | $500 |
| Fordham University | General program operations | $500 |
| MSK Giving | General program operations | $500 |
| Paulist Fathers | General program operations | $500 |
| Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary | General program operations | $500 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel | General program operations | $300 |
| Social Promise | General program operations | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Charlie R Spero
- Carrie A Spero
- Lisa Haggerty
Questions people ask
Does Spero Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Spero Family Foundation give?
$93,000 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Spero Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charlie R Spero (President), Carrie A Spero (Vice President) and Lisa Haggerty (Secretary).
What does Spero Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.