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Spitzer Foundation

Preselected recipients only Brooklyn, New York · EIN 850495498

Spitzer Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $24,888 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $7,148 and the largest $14,940. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $14,977 the year before.

67% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$14,9773$159,217
2024$24,8883$134,867

How to apply

Spitzer 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York2$22,088
New Jersey1$2,800

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Atime USA
Brooklyn, NY
General support$14,940
Various Contrubutions Under 1500
Brooklyn, NY
General support$7,148
The Donors Fund
Lakewood, NJ
General support$2,800

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Spitzer Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Spitzer Foundation give?

$24,888 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $7,148.

Who runs Spitzer Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Rebecca Spitzer (Trustee).

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