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SMJ Spark Foundation

Preselected recipients only Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 842346894

SMJ Spark Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $274 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $137 and the largest $224. 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 by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$2,128
2024$2742$6,735

How to apply

SMJ Spark 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

What SMJ Spark Foundation funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
New York1$224
Texas1$50

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Society for Scientific Exploration
Montebello, NY
General fund$224
Brownstone Institute
Austin, TX
General fund$50

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does SMJ Spark Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does SMJ Spark Foundation give?

$274 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $137.

Who runs SMJ Spark Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Joshua J Mitteldorf (Director, President, Treasurer).

What does SMJ Spark Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly science and research.

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