Norman Spero Day School Endowment Fund
Accepts applications
Norman Spero Day School Endowment Fund is a private foundation in Beachwood, Ohio. In tax year 2023 it gave $37,750 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$37,750
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$878,377
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2023 was down from $39,250 the year before.
18% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $36,765 | 8 | $910,625 |
| 2022 | $39,250 | 11 | $736,533 |
| 2023 | $37,750 | 11 | $878,377 |
How to apply
| Contact | Barry A Lefko 24195 Wendover Dr, Beachwood, OH 44122 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 663-3963 |
What Norman Spero Day School Endowment Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 6 | $35,500 |
| New York | 4 | $1,750 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fuchs Mizrachi School | High school retreat | $10,000 |
| Gross Schechter Day School | Educational program | $7,000 |
| Hebrew Academy of Cleveland | Room dedication | $7,000 |
| Camp Stone | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| American Friends of Yeshivat Kol Tzofayiah | Educational program | $4,000 |
| Green Road Synagogue | Youth program and camp stone scholarships | $1,500 |
| American Friends of United Hatzalah | General support | $750 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General support | $500 |
| Zaka Telaviv | General support. | $500 |
| Children's Bridge of Zichron Menachem | Educational program | $250 |
| American Friends of Meir Panim | General support. | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Barry A Lefko
- Steven Soclof
- Michael Wieder
Questions people ask
Does Norman Spero Day School Endowment Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Norman Spero Day School Endowment Fund give?
$37,750 in tax year 2023, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Norman Spero Day School Endowment Fund?
Its 2023 filing lists Barry A Lefko (Trustee), Steven Soclof (Trustee) and Michael Wieder (Trustee).
What does Norman Spero Day School Endowment Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.