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JOHN SPERLING FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $3.8M across 14 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
EARTHJUSTICE
San Francisco, CA
$4.2M
27%
WESTERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER
Eugene, OR
$2.5M
16%
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION INC
New York, NY
$1.7M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$87.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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- 45 grantees
- 4 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOHN SPERLING FOUNDATION?
No. JOHN SPERLING FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOHN SPERLING FOUNDATION give?
JOHN SPERLING FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Oregon. 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 JOHN SPERLING FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOHN SPERLING FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JOHN SPERLING FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JOHN SPERLING FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $3.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOHN SPERLING FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JOHN SPERLING FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include EARTHJUSTICE, WESTERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER, and AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOHN SPERLING FOUNDATION?
JOHN SPERLING FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.