The Pat and Alan Spitzer Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyElyria, Ohio · EIN 83-2859786 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
15% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oberlin-Wellington Rescue Theater | Elyria, OH | General donation | $80,000 |
| Iahp | Wyndmoor, PA | General donation | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Lorain, OH | General donation | $10,000 |
| Peoples Church Network - Avon | Grafton, OH | General donaion | $10,000 |
| Playhouse Square | Cleveland, OH | General donation | $10,000 |
| Iahp | Wyndmoor, PA | General donation | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Lorain, OH | General donation | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Lorain, OH | General donation | $5,000 |
| Help Foundation | Euclid, OH | General donation | $5,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters Org | Lorain, OH | General donation | $5,000 |
| Lorain Historical Society | Elyra, OH | General donation | $5,000 |
| Friendship Apl | Elyria, OH | General donation | $5,000 |
| Historic Grafton School | Elyria, OH | General donation | $500 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($80). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $165,580 | 14 |
| 2023 | $114,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521329349101872
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2859786
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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