Fred and Nancy Sperling Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fred and Nancy Sperling Family Foundation is a private foundation in Canton, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $78,350 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $15,000. 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$78,350
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $72,350 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $49,850 | 13 | $547,326 |
| 2024 | $72,350 | 13 | $941,408 |
| 2025 | $78,350 | 14 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Fred and Nancy Sperling 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 Fred and Nancy Sperling Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 5 | $46,350 |
| Vermont | 7 | $28,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Help for those in need | $15,000 |
| Stark County Hunger Task Force | Providing food for those in need | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Providing affordable housing for those in need | $15,000 |
| Thompson Senior Center | Support senior citizens in need | $12,500 |
| Individual | Provide food to those in need | $10,000 |
| The Peddie School | Educating youth | $2,500 |
| South Woodstock Fire Protection Assoc | Providing fire protection | $2,000 |
| Lucy Mckenzie Humane Society | Humane treatment of animals | $1,000 |
| Lehigh University | Educating youth | $1,000 |
| Green Mountain Horse Assoc | Equestrian education | $1,000 |
| Green Mountain Perkins Academy | Historic preservation | $1,000 |
| SAM Center | Helping veterans in need | $1,000 |
| High Horses | Equestrian therapy for disabled | $1,000 |
| Buckeye Council BSA | Developing Youth | $350 |
Officers and trustees
- Fred S Sperling
- Nancy H Sperling
Questions people ask
Does Fred and Nancy Sperling Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fred and Nancy Sperling Family Foundation give?
$78,350 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Fred and Nancy Sperling Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Fred S Sperling (Board President) and Nancy H Sperling (SecretaryTreasurer).
What does Fred and Nancy Sperling Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, education and youth programs.