Spodek Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Spodek Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cedarhurst, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 63 grants; the typical grant was $3,250 and the largest $698,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$3,250
- Largest grant$698,000
- Assets$84,834
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
41% 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 | $1.3 million | 64 | $360,475 |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 63 | $84,834 |
How to apply
Spodek 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 Spodek Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New Jersey. It also paid $9,941 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 5 | $768,459 |
| New York | 46 | $424,134 |
| Florida | 3 | $21,192 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $9,510 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,080 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Afyty | For charitable programs | $698,000 |
| Bnei Akiva of the US & Canada | For charitable programs | $103,425 |
| Ramaz School | For charitable programs | $68,280 |
| Mesorah Heritage Foundation | For charitable programs | $66,159 |
| American Friends of the Idf Rabbinate | For charitable programs | $60,310 |
| Belev Echad | For charitable programs | $20,000 |
| Cong Kehilath Jeshurun | For charitable programs | $17,309 |
| The Shul | For charitable programs | $17,092 |
| Nefesh Yehudie Inc | For charitable programs | $15,000 |
| The Altneau Synagogue | For charitable programs | $10,876 |
| The Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach | For charitable programs | $10,123 |
| Standwithus | For charitable programs | $10,000 |
| Yad David | For charitable programs | $10,000 |
| Sar Academy | For charitable programs | $7,722 |
| Moise Safra Center | For charitable programs | $7,165 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Mitzvah Tank | For charitable programs | $6,800 |
| Chabad Yp | For charitable programs | $6,750 |
| Garden of Dreams Foundation(nyk Kicks &) | For charitable programs | $5,400 |
| Jgive-Friend of Asor | For charitable programs | $5,400 |
| Boston University | For charitable programs | $5,360 |
| Chabad Relief Project | For charitable programs | $5,000 |
| Jhu A & S(john Hopkins Univ) | For charitable programs | $5,000 |
| US Friends of Yad Ezrah | For charitable programs | $5,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | For charitable programs | $4,847 |
| Chabad House of Greater Boston | For charitable programs | $4,150 |
| Fifth Avenue Synagogue | For charitable programs | $4,100 |
| Galgal Hozer | For charitable programs | $4,041 |
| Congregation Beth Sholom | For charitable programs | $3,931 |
| Bike 4 Friendship | For charitable programs | $3,600 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | For charitable programs | $3,600 |
| Tov Vachesed Inc | For charitable programs | $3,600 |
| Young Israel of Bal Harbour | For charitable programs | $3,250 |
| S'dei Chemed Chevron | For charitable programs | $3,000 |
| Shuvu Brothers | For charitable programs | $3,000 |
| Island Harvest LTD | For charitable programs | $2,500 |
| The Centurion Foundation | For charitable programs | $2,500 |
| Cong Tiferes Shulem D Nadvorna Inc | For charitable programs | $2,000 |
| Ahavat Chesed Fund of Yoss | For charitable programs | $1,800 |
| Congregation Bnai Israel | For charitable programs | $1,800 |
| Keren Hachesed | For charitable programs | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Spodek
Questions people ask
Does Spodek Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Spodek Family Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $3,250.
Who runs Spodek Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew Spodek (Trustee).
What does Spodek Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and international.