THE JOHN J & FRANK SPARACIO FOUNDATION
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The John J & Frank Sparacio Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $697.3K across 84 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE ACNM FOUNDATION INC
Cambridge, MA
$484K
9%

BRIGHT STARS OF BETHLEHEM NFP
Chicago, IL
$305K
5%
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
PHILADELPHIA, PA
$279.8K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
23
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JOHN J & FRANK SPARACIO FOUNDATION?
No. THE JOHN J & FRANK SPARACIO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JOHN J & FRANK SPARACIO FOUNDATION give?
THE JOHN J & FRANK SPARACIO FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and Massachusetts. 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 JOHN J & FRANK SPARACIO FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JOHN J & FRANK SPARACIO FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JOHN J & FRANK SPARACIO FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE JOHN J & FRANK SPARACIO FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $697 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JOHN J & FRANK SPARACIO FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE JOHN J & FRANK SPARACIO FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include THE ACNM FOUNDATION INC, BRIGHT STARS OF BETHLEHEM NFP, and THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JOHN J & FRANK SPARACIO FOUNDATION?
THE JOHN J & FRANK SPARACIO FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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