Fred and Nancy Sperling Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCanton, Ohio · EIN 88-0594845 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$78K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $12,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
64% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | Canton, OH | Help for those in need | $15,000 |
| Stark County Hunger Task Force | Canton, OH | Providing food for those in need | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Canton, OH | Providing affordable housing for those in need | $15,000 |
| Thompson Senior Center | Woodstock, VT | Support senior citizens in need | $12,500 |
| Vermont Foodbank | Brattleboro, VT | Provide food to those in need | $10,000 |
| The Peddie School | Hightstown, NJ | Educating youth | $2,500 |
| South Woodstock Fire Protection Assoc | South Woodstock, VT | Providing fire protection | $2,000 |
| Lucy Mckenzie Humane Society | Brownsville, VT | Humane treatment of animals | $1,000 |
| Lehigh University | Bethlehem, PA | Educating youth | $1,000 |
| Green Mountain Horse Assoc | South Woodstock, VT | Equestrian education | $1,000 |
| Green Mountain Perkins Academy | South Woodstock, VT | Historic preservation | $1,000 |
| SAM Center | Massillon, OH | Helping veterans in need | $1,000 |
| High Horses | Sharon, VT | Equestrian therapy for disabled | $1,000 |
| Buckeye Council BSA | Canton, OH | Developing Youth | $350 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,350 | 14 |
| 2024 | $72,350 | 13 |
| 2023 | $49,850 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620759349100902
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-0594845
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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