The John and Frank Sparacio Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPennington, New Jersey · EIN 65-0951605 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$770K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$20.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $35,000.
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
100% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | Scholarships/Midwifery/Stud | $100,000 |
| Bright Star of Bethlehem | Chicago, IL | Match/General operating | $80,000 |
| Bethlehem Bible College | New Braunfels, TX | Bipj capacity grant | $57,000 |
| Afari-American Friends Asian Rural Inst | Austin, TN | Regional hub in indonesia / | $53,123 |
| Churches for Middle East Peace | Washington, DC | Match/General operating | $45,000 |
| Zozu Project (Educhrist) | Templeton, CA | Higher education fund for | $39,307 |
| California Polytechnic State Univ Fdn | San Luis Obispo, CA | Scholarship/General | $35,000 |
| Friends of Sabeel - North America | Greenwood Village, CO | Matching grant/general | $35,000 |
| Street Dog Coalition | Ft Collins, CO | General operating/matching | $32,000 |
| Acnm Foundation | Cambridge, MA | Pioneer awards/general | $25,000 |
| Reality Ministries Inc | Durham, NC | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Ventana Wilderness Alliance | Santa Cruz, CA | Match/General operating | $25,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | Curriculum master's in | $25,000 |
| Bastyr University | Kenmore, WA | Leadership scholarship | $25,000 |
| Wolakota Waldorf Society | Kyle, SD | Promotional video | $22,000 |
| Los Padres Forest Watch | Santa Barbara, CA | Matching grant/general | $20,000 |
| Care4 Paws | Santa Barbara, CA | Matching grant/general | $20,000 |
| Positive Tails | Brooklyn, NY | Spay/Neuter a thon/general | $20,000 |
| Hopi School Inc | Kykotsmovi, AZ | Preschool/General operating | $20,000 |
| Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center | Ashland, OR | General operating | $20,000 |
| Hudson Highlands Land Trust | Garrison, NY | NY natural heritage program | $15,000 |
| Woods Humane Society Inc | San Luis Obispo, CA | "Giving tuesday matching | $15,000 |
| Cheyenne River Youth Project | Eagle Butte, SD | General operating (garden) | $10,000 |
| United Spay Alliance | Walkersville, MD | Summerlee sustainable | $7,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $770,430 | 24 |
| 2024 | $697,318 | 23 |
| 2023 | $758,409 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612379349100321
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-0951605
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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