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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Spira Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. With a total of $175K awarded to five grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$175K
2024
Grantees funded
5
Multi-year grantees
60%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$49K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
J
Juno Spira
Board Member
L
Lily Malanczuk
Board Member
S
Susan Hakkarainen
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SPIRA FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE SPIRA FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SPIRA FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE SPIRA FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, California, and Maryland. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE SPIRA FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SPIRA FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $49 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SPIRA FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SPIRA FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $175 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SPIRA FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SPIRA FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include OPERATION HOPE NORTH COUNTY INC, THE MARYLAND FOOD BANK INC, and TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SPIRA FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE SPIRA FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.