The Spira Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Spira Family Foundation is a private foundation in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.0 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1.0 million and the largest $1.0 million. 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$3.0 million
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$1.0 million
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $175,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $200,000 | 2 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $175,000 | 3 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $3.0 million | 3 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
The Spira 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1.0 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | Unrestricted | $1.0 million |
| Project Hope | Unrestricted | $1.0 million |
| DAFGIVING360 | Unrestricted | $1.0 million |
Officers and trustees
- Juno Spira
- Dennis McCarthy
- Susan Hakkarainen
- Lily Malanczuk
Questions people ask
Does The Spira Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Spira Family Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1.0 million.
Who runs The Spira Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Juno Spira (President), Dennis McCarthy (Secretary), Susan Hakkarainen (Vice Preside) and Lily Malanczuk (Treasurer).