Spielman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLA Jolla, California · EIN 45-2957019 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$159K
Organizations funded61
Typical grant$800
Total assets$3.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
43% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Jewish Academy | San Diego, CA | General | $34,000 |
| Temple Emanuel of San Diego | San Diego, CA | General | $21,697 |
| Jewish Federation of San Diego | San Diego, CA | General | $15,500 |
| Great Neck Public Schools | Great Neck, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | San Diego, CA | General | $10,000 |
| The Jerusalem Foundation | New York, NY | General | $8,000 |
| Laughing Pony Rescue | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | General | $5,500 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | New Hyde Park, NY | General | $5,000 |
| San Diego Air and Space Museum | San Diego, CA | General | $5,000 |
| The Campanile Foundation | San Diego, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Usc Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work | Los Angeles, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Youth Action Movement | San Diego, CA | General | $3,040 |
| Jewish Family Services | San Diego, CA | General | $1,800 |
| Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center of San Diego | LA Jolla, CA | General | $1,800 |
| Temple Beth-El of Great Neck | Great Neck, NY | General | $1,800 |
| Sbcs | Chula Vista, CA | General | $1,500 |
| Stand With US - San Diego | San Diego, CA | General | $1,400 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | New York, NY | General | $1,300 |
| A Bridge for Kids | San Diego, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League of San Diego | San Diego, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Beth of Israel San Diego | San Diego, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Chp 11-99 Foundation | Costa Mesa, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego | LA Jolla, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Kindness Initiative | LA Jolla, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest | San Diego, CA | General | $1,000 |
| San Diego Foundation | San Diego, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Shabbat Project San Diego | San Diego, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Ash Foundation | Washington, DC | General | $800 |
| National Center for Learning Disabilities | Washington, DC | General | $800 |
| National Immigration Forum | Washington, DC | General | $800 |
| Planned Parenthood Action Fund | Washington, DC | General | $800 |
| Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York | New York, NY | General | $775 |
| American Cancer Society | San Diego, CA | General | $500 |
| Beloit College | Beloit, WI | General | $500 |
| Greensboro College | Greensboro, NC | General | $500 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society | Silver Spring, MD | General | $500 |
| Hillel International | Washington, DC | General | $500 |
| Interfaith Community Services | Escondido, CA | General | $500 |
| San Diego Police Foundation | San Diego, CA | General | $500 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Los Angeles, CA | General | $500 |
| Spirit Rock Insight Meditation Center | Woodacre, CA | General | $500 |
| World Union for Progressive Judaism | New York, NY | General | $500 |
| San Diego Food Bank | San Diego, CA | General | $300 |
| Kedma USA Inc | Great Neck, NY | General | $250 |
| Kpbs Public Broadcasting | San Diego, CA | General | $250 |
| Students Without Limits | San Diego, CA | General | $250 |
| Yad LA Kashish - Lifeline for the Old | Jerusalem, IS | General | $250 |
| Uso | Arlington, VA | General | $200 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | New York, NY | General | $180 |
| K9s for Warriors | Ponte Vedra, FL | General | $180 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | New York, NY | General | $180 |
| World Jewish Congress American Section | New York, NY | General | $180 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | General | $100 |
| American Jewish World Service | New York, NY | General | $100 |
| LA Jolla Historical Society | LA Jolla, CA | General | $100 |
| Mazon a Jewish Response to Hunger | Los Angeles, CA | General | $100 |
| Oasos Legal Services | Berkeley, CA | General | $100 |
| Union for Reform Judaism | New York, NY | General | $100 |
| Casa Youth Shelter | Los Alamitos, CA | General | $50 |
Showing the 60 largest of 61 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $159,232 | 61 |
| 2023 | $253,711 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503179349104000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2957019
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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