The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalm Springs, California · EIN 76-0721677 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$956K
Organizations funded89
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$19.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $12,500.
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
12% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Health (Medical Center) | Rancho Mirage, CA | To support healthcare needs in the region | $64,000 |
| Dap Health | Palm Springs, CA | To advocate for healthcare for all, especially those affected by HIV and AIDS | $45,000 |
| Do the Right Thing Greater Palm Springs | Palm Springs, CA | To support community services | $45,000 |
| The Joslyn Center | Palm Desert, CA | To enhance the well-being of all adults 50+ through innovative programs and services | $35,100 |
| Cathedral City Senior Center | Cathedral City, CA | To provide social services to seniors | $35,000 |
| Palm Springs Cultural Center | Palm Springs, CA | To promote arts and cultural programs | $35,000 |
| The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens | Palm Desert, CA | To support community services | $35,000 |
| The Desert Symphony | Palm Desert, CA | To bring professional orchestral concerts to the desert cities | $30,100 |
| Aap-Food Samaritans | Palm Springs, CA | To support community services | $30,000 |
| The Lgbtq Community Center | Palm Springs, CA | To support community services | $30,000 |
| Variety - the Children's Charity | Los Angeles, CA | To enrich lives and build a better future for the children in southern california | $25,500 |
| Crowell Family YMCA (S Pasadena San Marino YMCA) | South Pasadena, CA | To support community services | $25,000 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | Palm Springs, CA | To promote arts and cultural programs | $24,200 |
| Friends of Palm Springs | Palm Springs, CA | To transform lives through extraordinary animal care and advocacy | $20,200 |
| Camp Laurel Foundation | Pasadena, CA | To support community services for the youth | $19,000 |
| Nickerson-Rossi Dance | Palm Springs, CA | To provide dance programming | $17,500 |
| Huntington Library & Art Gallery | San Marino, CA | To provide education concerning major works of art | $15,000 |
| Mizell Senior Center | Palm Springs, CA | To enhance the lives and welfare of adults | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of the Desert | Rancho Mirage, CA | To support community services | $15,000 |
| Barbara Sinatra Children's Center | Rancho Mirage, CA | To support community services | $15,000 |
| Oak Grove Sanctuary Palm Springs | Palm Springs, CA | To support community services | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of America | Atlanta, GA | To enable young people reach their full potential | $12,500 |
| Palm Springs Unified School | Palm Springs, CA | To promote arts and cultural programs | $12,500 |
| Sonoma County Acts of Kindness | Santa Rosa, CA | To support community services | $10,500 |
| Foundation for Palm Springs Usd | Palm Springs, CA | To create pathways for students to achieve their potential | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Silicon Valley | Milpitas, CA | To save and enhance the lives of pets | $10,000 |
| Mccallum Theater | Palm Desert, CA | To entertain and educate the public through performing arts | $10,000 |
| Senior Advocate of the Desert | Cathedral City, CA | To serve the needs of low-income seniors in the coachella valley | $10,000 |
| Door of Hope | Pasadena, CA | To support community services | $10,000 |
| Muncie Civic Theatre Association | Muncie, IN | To promote arts and cultural programs | $10,000 |
| Palm Springs Symphony | Palm Desert, CA | To promote arts and cultural programs | $10,000 |
| Hocker Productions | Palm Springs, CA | To promote arts and cultural programs | $7,500 |
| Caravanserai Project | Washington, DC | To support community services | $7,500 |
| Film Independent Inc | Los Angeles, CA | To promote arts and cultural programs | $7,500 |
| Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus | Palm Springs, CA | To promote arts and cultural programs | $7,500 |
| Palm Springs Opera Guild | Palm Springs, CA | To promote arts and cultural programs | $7,500 |
| Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation | Palm Springs, CA | To promote arts and cultural programs | $7,500 |
| Palm Springs Public Library Foundation | Palm Springs, CA | To promote arts and cultural programs | $7,500 |
| Assistance League of Coachella | Rancho Mirage, CA | To improve the lives of children, families and seniors in the coachella valley | $5,000 |
| Ca Federation of Women's Clubs | Washington, DC | To enhance lives through volunteer service | $5,000 |
| Greater Palm Springs Pride Inc | Palm Springs, CA | To promote public education and awareness of the lgbtq community | $5,000 |
| Harkham Hillel Hebrew Acadamy | Beverly Hills, CA | To teach,empower,and inspire jewish students | $5,000 |
| Jet S Synagogue | Granada Hills, CA | To provide quality jewish education | $5,000 |
| Samuel a Fryer Yavneh Hebrew Ac | Los Angeles, CA | To instill jewish values | $5,000 |
| United Way of the Desert | Palm Desert, CA | To help indigent members of the community | $5,000 |
| Desert AIDS Project | Palm Springs, CA | To promote improved health and wellness | $5,000 |
| Japanese American National Museum | Los Angeles, CA | To promote arts and cultural programs | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | To support community services | $5,000 |
| Big Hearts for Little Hearts | Salem, VA | To support community services | $5,000 |
| Brothers of the Desert | Palm Springs, CA | To support community services | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Albuquerque, NM | To support community services | $5,000 |
| Children's Playtime Productions | Palm Springs, CA | To promote arts and cultural programs | $5,000 |
| Don't Be a Chump Check for a Lump | Mesa, AZ | To promote improved health and wellness | $5,000 |
| Emek Hebrew Day School | Sherman Oaks, CA | To teach,empower, and inspire jewish students | $5,000 |
| Five Acres the Boys & Girls Aid Society of LA | Altadena, CA | To support community services | $5,000 |
| Friendly Hand Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | To support community services | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Children | Indio, CA | To support community services | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | To support community services | $5,000 |
| Our Sisters Closet | Mobile, AL | To support community services | $5,000 |
| Ps Test Inc | Palm Springs, CA | To support community services | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 89 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $955,500 | 89 |
| 2023 | $872,200 | 90 |
| 2022 | $725,900 | 82 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620279349100722
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0721677
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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