Ben D Spagolio Charitable Trust
Historical FunderPottsville, Pennsylvania · EIN 13-7345617 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $700.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JAMES C BOHORAD TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1280, POTTSVILLE PA 179017280 |
| Phone | 5706221811 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORM, TO INCLUDE THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE FUNDS WILL BE USED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
15% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Refuge Church | Minersville, PA | For assistance with religion | $1,800 |
| Pottsville Free Public Library | Pottsville, PA | For assistance with education/books | $1,245 |
| Schuylkill YMCA | Pottsville, PA | Public charity | $1,160 |
| Franklin & Marshall College | Lancaster, PA | For assistance with education | $1,000 |
| Schuylkill United Way | Pottsville, PA | Public charity | $1,000 |
| American Hose | Pottsville, PA | For assistance with firefighting | $800 |
| Schuylkill Chamber Foundation | Pottsville, PA | Public charity | $800 |
| Hershey Theatre Guild | Hershey, PA | For assistance with the arts | $750 |
| Schuylkill Area Community Foundatio | Pottsville, PA | Public charity | $700 |
| Padco | Pottsville, PA | For assistance with community events | $500 |
| Psp Camp Cadet Troop L | Frackville, PA | For assistance to children | $500 |
| Wvu Foundation | Morgantown, WV | For assitance with education | $500 |
| Avenues | Pottsville, PA | For assistance to the disabled | $400 |
| Minersville Area Food Drive Committee | Minersville, PA | For assistance to the needy | $400 |
| Schuylkill Hope Center | Pottsville, PA | Public charity | $350 |
| Walk-In Art Center | Schuylkill Haven, PA | For assistance with the arts | $300 |
| Breakthrough T1d | Raleigh, NC | For assistance with diabetes | $250 |
| Mid Penn Legal Services | Pottsville, PA | For legal assistance for the needy | $250 |
| Oheb Zedeck Synagogue Center | Pottsville, PA | For assistance with religion | $250 |
| The League Club | Naples, FL | Public charity | $250 |
| Sol Lipton Scholarship Foundation | Pottsville, PA | For assistance with education | $200 |
| Yorkville Fire & Hose Co Inc | Pottsville, PA | For assistance with firefighting | $200 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Public charity | $150 |
| Pottsville Crimson Tide Wrestling | Pottsville, PA | For assistance with youth sports | $150 |
| Charles Baber Cemetery Trust | Pottsville, PA | For assistance with education | $100 |
| Lasting Legacy for Pottsville | Pottsville, PA | Public charity | $100 |
| Nativity Bvm High School | Pottsville, PA | For assistance with education | $100 |
| Schuylkill Ems | Pottsville, PA | Ambulance services | $100 |
| Wvia | Pittston, PA | For assistance with education | $100 |
| Rye Free Reading Room | Rye, NY | For assitance with education | $50 |
| St Paul Orthodox Church | Naples, FL | For assistance with religion | $50 |
| Tremont Free Public Library | Tremont, PA | For assistance with education/books | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,555 | 32 |
| 2023 | $15,105 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523149349100027
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-7345617
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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