The Joan and Bernard Spain Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6728780 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$509K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$4,440
Total assets$6.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
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
22% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duffield Veterans Village | Philadelphia, PA | General charitable purpose | $246,948 |
| Central High School | Philadelphia, PA | General charitable purpose | $117,461 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Philadelphia, PA | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Trustees | Philadelphia, PA | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Magee Rehab Hospital | Philadelphia, PA | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Congregation Brothers of Israel | Newtown, PA | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Transplant Foundation | Miami, FL | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Saint Pio Regional Catholic School | Philadelphia, PA | General charitable purpose | $5,400 |
| Founding Forward | Valley Forge, PA | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The Joseph Fund of Camden | Mullica Hill, NJ | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| West Chester University | West Chester, PA | General charitable purpose | $4,440 |
| The Philadelphia Show Antiques & Design | Philadelphia, PA | General charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| Fellowship of Christians and Jews | Chicago, IL | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Independence Historical Trust | Philadelphia, PA | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Project Street Vet | Encinitas, CA | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Providence Animal Ctr | Media, PA | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Wounded Veterans Relief Fund | North Palm Beach, FL | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | General charitable purpose | $1,080 |
| Child Guidance Resource Centers | Havertown, PA | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Education Institute for Early Intervention | Philadelphia, PA | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Lasalle University | Philadelphia, PA | General charitable purpose | $647 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $508,976 | 22 |
| 2023 | $256,904 | 22 |
| 2021 | $1,079,500 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512879349100611
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6728780
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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