Joan & Bernard Spain Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 25-6728780
Foundation Overview
Based in Philadelphia, PA, Joan & Bernard Spain Foundation has awarded 167 grants totaling $3,770,990 to organizations in Pennsylvania, New York and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $1,000,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
11 of 22 recipients (50%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
79% of all grants are concentrated in Pennsylvania, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Philadelphia (83%), Media (8%), Essington (4%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 554% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Joan & Bernard Spain Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | $117,461 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Child Guidance Resource Centers | $1,000 | Havertown, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Congregation Brothers Of Israel | $10,000 | Newtown, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Duffield Veterans Village | $246,948 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Education Institute For Early Intervention | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Fellowship Of Christians And Jews | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Founding Forward | $5,000 | Valley Forge, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Independence Historical Trust | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service Of Greater Philadelphia | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Lasalle University | $647 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Magee Rehab Hospital | $15,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of Art | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Project Street Vet | $2,500 | Encinitas, CA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Providence Animal Ctr | $2,500 | Media, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Saint Pio Regional Catholic School | $5,400 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Temple University | $1,080 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| The Joseph Fund Of Camden | $5,000 | Mullica Hill, NJ, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| The Philadelphia Show Antiques & Design | $3,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Transplant Foundation | $10,000 | Miami, FL, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| University Of Pennsylvania Trustees | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| West Chester University | $4,440 | West Chester, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Wounded Veterans Relief Fund | $2,500 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| All State Career School | $5,000 | Essington, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Central High School | $125,663 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Child Guidance Resource Centers | $1,000 | Havertown, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Delaware County Community College | $7,957 | Media, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Federal Early Learning Services | $7,536 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Gift Of Life Donor Program | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Independence Historical Trust | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Jefferson Health | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Lasalle University | $1,181 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Magee Rehab Hospital | $15,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Open Collective Foundation | $5,000 | Walnut, CA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Mural Arts Program | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of Art | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Providence Animal Ctr | $2,500 | Media, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Saint Jude Hospital | $2,500 | Memphis, TN, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Saint Monica Early Learning Center | $3,976 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Saint Pio Regional Catholic School | $5,100 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Society Hill Civic Association | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| The Academy Of Music | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| The Barnes Foundation | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| The Joseph Fund Of Camden | $500 | Camden, NJ, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Vbc Giving Foundation Inc | $39,491 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| All State Career School | $5,000 | Essington, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Central High School | $125,663 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Child Guidance Resource Centers | $1,000 | Havertown, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Delaware County Community College | $7,957 | Media, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Federal Early Learning Services | $7,536 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Gift Of Life Donor Program | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Independence Historical Trust | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Jefferson Health | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Lasalle University | $1,181 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Magee Rehab Hospital | $15,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Open Collective Foundation | $5,000 | Walnut, CA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Mural Arts Program | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of Art | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Providence Animal Ctr | $2,500 | Media, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Saint Jude Hospital | $2,500 | Memphis, TN, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Saint Monica Early Learning Center | $3,976 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Saint Pio Regional Catholic School | $5,100 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Society Hill Civic Association | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| The Academy Of Music | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| The Barnes Foundation | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| The Joseph Fund Of Camden | $500 | Camden, NJ, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Vbc Giving Foundation Inc | $39,491 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| All State Career School | $5,000 | Essington, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| American Junior Golf Association | $500 | Braselton, GA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Delaware County Community College | $4,188 | Media, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Donors Are Heroes | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Federal Early Learning Services | $7,469 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Independence Historical Trust | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Jefferson Health | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Southern New Jersey | $5,000 | Cherry Hill, NJ, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Lasalle University | $3,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Lucy Outreach | $1,000 | Camden, NJ, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Magee Rehab Hospital | $15,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Philabundance | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of Art | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Police Fund | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Providence Animal Ctr | $2,500 | Media, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Saint Francis | $2,795 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Samost Jfcs | $10,000 | Cherry Hill, NJ, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Society Hill Preservation Alliance | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Academy Of Music | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Barnes Foundation | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Joseph Fund Of Camden | $5,000 | Camden, NJ, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Rodin Museum | $1,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Union League Legacy Foundation | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| All State Career School | $5,000 | Essington, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| American Junior Golf Association | $500 | Braselton, GA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Delaware County Community College | $4,188 | Media, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Donors Are Heroes | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Federal Early Learning Services | $7,469 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Independence Historical Trust | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Jefferson Health | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Southern New Jersey | $5,000 | Cherry Hill, NJ, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Lasalle University | $3,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Lucy Outreach | $1,000 | Camden, NJ, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Magee Rehab Hospital | $15,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Philabundance | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of Art | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Police Fund | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Providence Animal Ctr | $2,500 | Media, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Saint Francis | $2,795 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Samost Jfcs | $10,000 | Cherry Hill, NJ, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Society Hill Preservation Alliance | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Academy Of Music | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Barnes Foundation | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Joseph Fund Of Camden | $5,000 | Camden, NJ, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Rodin Museum | $1,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Union League Legacy Foundation | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| All State Career School | $5,000 | Essington, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| American Junior Golf Association | $500 | Braselton, GA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Delaware County Community College | $4,188 | Media, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Donors Are Heroes | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Federal Early Learning Services | $7,469 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Independence Historical Trust | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Jefferson Health | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Southern New Jersey | $5,000 | Cherry Hill, NJ, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Lasalle University | $3,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Lucy Outreach | $1,000 | Camden, NJ, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Magee Rehab Hospital | $15,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Philabundance | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of Art | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Police Fund | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Providence Animal Ctr | $2,500 | Media, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Saint Francis | $2,795 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Samost Jfcs | $10,000 | Cherry Hill, NJ, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Society Hill Preservation Alliance | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Academy Of Music | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Barnes Foundation | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Joseph Fund Of Camden | $5,000 | Camden, NJ, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Rodin Museum | $1,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Union League Legacy Foundation | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of America | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Duffield Veterans Village | $4,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Gift Of Life Family House | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Jefferson Health | $15,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Magee Rehab Hospital | $15,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Netter Center For Community Partnerships | $8,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of Art | $11,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| The Academy Of Music | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| The Joseph Fund Of Camden | $5,000 | Camden, NJ, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Transplant Foundation | $10,000 | Miami, FL, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Vbc Foundation | $1,000,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of America | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Duffield Veterans Village | $4,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Gift Of Life Family House | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Jefferson Health | $15,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Magee Rehab Hospital | $15,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Netter Center For Community Partnerships | $8,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of Art | $11,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| The Academy Of Music | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| The Joseph Fund Of Camden | $5,000 | Camden, NJ, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Transplant Foundation | $10,000 | Miami, FL, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Vbc Foundation | $1,000,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| City Of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Donors Are Heroes | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church | $5,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Harlem Lacrosse | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Hero Thrill Show Inc | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Jdrf | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Lucy Outreach | $250 | Camden, NJ, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| National Museum Of American Jewish History | $3,600 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of Art | $16,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 25-6728780 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 233 S 6TH ST APT 2505 Philadelphia, PA 19106-3757 |
Key People (1)
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| Trustee, As Required | Joan Spain |
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Forms 990-PF
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