Robert H Spitz Foundation
Historical FunderScranton, Pennsylvania · EIN 47-2589350 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$891K
Organizations funded65
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$17.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $18,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 612 JEFFERSON AVENUE, SCRANTON PA 18510 |
| Phone | 5703476203 |
| Form and materials | REQUESTS ON LETTERHEAD OF ORGANIZATION, DIRECT MAIL SOLICITATIONS, PHONE SOLICITATIONS ALL FOLLOWED BY RECEIPT OF LETTER OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT FROM THE ORGANIZATION AS REQUIRED BY THE IRS SUBSTANTIATION RULES |
| 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
4% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Center of Scranton | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of the JCC swimming pool renovation. | $62,500 |
| Indraloka Animal Sanctuary | Dalton, PA | For the purpose of nepa rescue veterinary clinic | $50,000 |
| New Hytes | Branford, CT | For the purpose of new hytes capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Temple Israel of Scranton | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of community dinners and cemetery maintenance. | $46,542 |
| Agency for Community Empowerment of Nepa | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of the 8-unit veterans' housing complex @ 601 prospect ave, scranton, pa, 18505. | $30,000 |
| Elan Gardens Inc | Clarks Summit, PA | For the purpose of restructuring and growing elan gardens memory care space. | $30,000 |
| Scranton Area Community Foundation | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of the nepa animal welfare collaborative feral cat program and nepa gives. | $25,536 |
| Discovery Mi Preschool | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of creating a child care hub in north scranton (providence). | $25,000 |
| Jobsfirstnyc | New York, NY | For the purpose of community inspired networks for change (communityinc): jobsfirstnepa | $25,000 |
| The Borough of Dickson City | Dickson City, PA | For the purpose of the dickson city borough veterans of foreign wars (VFW) memorial park monument and picnic grove project. | $25,000 |
| Treatment Court Advocacy Center of Lackawanna County | Clarks Summit, PA | For the purpose of treatment court advocacy center of lackawanna county veterans program operational support. | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Nepa | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of the 37th annual teen symposium on the holocaust presented by herc and the jewish federation of nepa. | $23,000 |
| Jewish Resource Center of the Poconos Inc | Stroudsburg, PA | For the purpose of jewish resource center of the poconos capital improvements. | $20,000 |
| Neighborworks Northeastern Pennsylvania | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of shared equity housing planning capacity | $20,000 |
| Northeast Pa Area Health Education Center | Archbald, PA | For the purpose of national health corps community health fellowship (nhcchf) | $20,000 |
| Outreach Center for Community Resources | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of support for adult ged to provide pathways out of poverty. | $20,000 |
| Adopt a Boxer Rescue | Olyphant, PA | For the purpose of the puppy mill project | $18,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Nepa | Wilkesbarre, PA | For the purpose of junior achievement career pathways to economic mobility | $15,000 |
| The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of skills in scranton business education partnership programmatic support. | $15,000 |
| The Humane Society of Lackawanna Dba Griffin Pond Animal Shelter | South Abington, PA | For the purpose of the robert H. spitz foundation recovery room. | $15,000 |
| United Neighborhood Centers of Nepa | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of emergency assistance program. | $15,000 |
| St Cats and Dogs of Scranton | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of st. cats and dogs of nay aug operational support. | $14,000 |
| Lacawac Sanctuary Environmental Education Center | Lake Ariel, PA | For the purposes of at ease: art and nature for veterans and military community ($5,000) and water quality in action: a hands-on,… | $13,000 |
| Allied Services Foundation | Clarks Summit, PA | For the purpose of allied services pediatrics operational support. | $12,500 |
| Jewish Fellowship of Hemlock Farms Inc | Lords Valley, PA | For the purpose of the jewish fellowship of hemlock farms capacity building. | $12,000 |
| Nepa Pet Fund and Rescue | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of the nepa pet rescue community program. | $12,000 |
| Pawsitively for the Animals | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of the bow meow pet emergency fund. | $12,000 |
| Warrior Strong Inc | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of warrior strong veterans inclusive program. | $12,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of wrc operational support ($5,000) and wrc pet program operational support ($6,000). | $11,000 |
| Dress for Success Lackawanna | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of the dress for success lackawanna's empowerment online: virtual suiting and career development. | $10,000 |
| Greater Scranton YMCA | Dunmore, PA | For the purpose of greater scranton YMCA - child care financial assistance. | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Northeastern Pa | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of jewish family service of northeastern pennsylvania operational support. | $10,000 |
| North Shore Animal League | Port Washington, NY | For the purpose north shore animal league america operational support. | $10,000 |
| Patient Engagement Council Dba the Wright Center for Patient and Community | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of the patient and community needs program - the funds will be used for a food donation program, nutrition education/food… | $10,000 |
| The Institute | Wilkesbarre, PA | For the purpose of breaking the cycle of poverty. | $10,000 |
| Valley Youth House | Bethlehem, PA | For the purpose of the valley youth house rapid re-housing program for youth experiencing homelessness in lackawanna county. | $10,000 |
| Delaware Riverkeeper Network | Bristol, PA | For the purpose of securing stronger stream protections through land preservation practices, and raising awareness of the community… | $9,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pa | Forty Fort, PA | For the purpose of big brother big sisters of northeastern pa operational support. | $8,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Northeastern Pa | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of the after school program. | $8,000 |
| Equines for Freedom | Clarks Summit, PA | For the purpose of equines for freedom emdr therapy - veterans/first responders post traumatic stress disorders. | $8,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Nepa | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of the treasured friends furever pet food program (tf). | $8,000 |
| The Congregation of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of everyday english for adults collaborative community program. | $8,000 |
| Wayne County Community Foundation | Honesdale, PA | For the purpose of congregation beth israel's 175th anniversary. | $8,000 |
| Johnson College | Scranton, PA | For the purposes of johnson college military and veterans' resource center ($5,000), student safety net ($3,000), and return of funds per… | $7,801 |
| Fraternite Notre Dame | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of fraternite notre dame operational support. | $7,000 |
| Bread Basket of Northeast Pennsylvania | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of food pantry support. | $5,000 |
| Metamorphosis Women's Empowerment Initiative | East Stroudsburg, PA | For the purpose of metamorphosis women's empowerment initiative case management enhancement | $5,000 |
| Nativitymiguel School of Scranton | Dunmore, PA | For the purpose of the nativitymiguel school of scranton extended day program. | $5,000 |
| Nepa Inclusive | Pittston, PA | For the purpose of nepa inclusive rental assistance program (irap) | $5,000 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania Educational Television Association | Pittston, PA | For the purpose of keystone edition health - microplastics | $5,000 |
| Providence Pregnancy Center | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of casa de maria maternity home renovations. | $5,000 |
| Quigley's Shelter Pet's Inc | Dunmore, PA | For the purpose of veterinary care for rescued animals. | $5,000 |
| Saint Josephs Center | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of walsh manor and mother infant operational support. | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Philadelphia, PA | For the purpose of the salvation army scranton - rental/utility emergency support. | $5,000 |
| Dunmore Borough Council | Dunmore, PA | For the purpose of feral cat tnr. | $4,000 |
| Serving Seniors Inc | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of patient advocate program. | $4,000 |
| Electric City Steel Drum Project | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of the steel of honor program; supporting veterans through music. | $3,000 |
| Gait Equine Assisted Services | Milford, PA | For the purpose of veterans with horses (vwh) fellowship. | $3,000 |
| The Arc of Northeastern Pa | Scranton, PA | For the purpose of secondary transition and educational trainings to support children, adults with intellectual and developmental… | $3,000 |
| Monroe County Meals on Wheels Inc | Stroudsburg, PA | For the purpose of the monroe county meals on wheels pet care program. | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 65 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $890,879 | 65 |
| 2023 | $890,217 | 71 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349103255
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2589350
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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