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John Sperling Foundation is a private corporation based in LITCHFIELD PK, AZ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. It holds total assets of $80.2M. Annual income is reported at $32.1M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2010 to $73.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and District of Columbia. According to available records, John Sperling Foundation has made 56 grants totaling $8.7M, with a median grant of $88K. Annual giving has grown from $2.4M in 2020 to $6.4M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1M, with an average award of $156K. The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, New Mexico, which account for 68% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$80K
Average Grant
$148K
Largest Grant
$700K
Based on 16 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
John Sperling Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 56 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, NM.
John Sperling Foundation has distributed a total of $8.7M across 56 grants. The median grant size is $88K, with an average of $156K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1M.
John Sperling Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
John Sperling Foundation is headquartered in LITCHFIELD PK, AZ. While based in AZ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darby E Shupp | SECRETARY TREASURER DIRECT | $239K | $9K | $248K |
| Terri C Bishop | CHAIRMAN & DIRECTOR | $69K | $0 | $69K |
| Peter V Sperling | VP & DIRECTOR | $0 | $35K | $35K |
Total Giving
$5.4M
Total Assets
$73.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$73.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$462K
Distribution Amount
$2.7M
Total Grants
56
Total Giving
$8.7M
Average Grant
$156K
Median Grant
$88K
Unique Recipients
29
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| EarthjusticeFIRST INSTALLMENT OF A THREE YEAR GRANT FOR THE CLIMATE AND ENERGY PROGRAM | San Francisco, CA | $1M | 2022 |
| Western Environmental Law CenterFIRST INSTALLMENT OF A TWO YEAR GRANT FOR GENERAL SUPPORT TO DEFEND THE PUBLIC LANDS ACROSS THE WESTERN U.S | Taos, NM | $500K | 2022 |
| Center For Science In The Public InterestFOR ADVOCACY INITIATIVES. WITH THE OPTION TO USE THE JSF NAME FOR A MATCHING GIFT CHALLENGE | Washington, DC | $300K | 2022 |
| Environmental Working GroupFOOD AND AGRICULTURAL POLICY WORK | Washington, DC | $300K | 2022 |
| Aclu FoundationFOR ADVOCACY WORK RELATED TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM | New York, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| Civic NationFOR WHEN WE ALL VOTE | Washington, DC | $250K | 2022 |
| Multidisciplinary Association For Psychedelic StudiesFINAL INSTALLMENT OF A TWO-YEAR GRANT FOR MDMA-ASSISTED THERAPY FOR PTSD: TRAINING AND PATIENT ACCESSIBILITY FOR HEALTH EQUITY | Santa Cruz, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Food & Water WatchSUPPORT FOR THE PUBLIC WATER FOR ALL CAMPAIGN | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| National Forest FoundationFIRST INSTALLMENT OF A THREE YEAR GRANT FOR THE BILL WILLIAMS MOUNTAIN RESTORATION: THINNING FORESTS TO PROTECT COMMUNITIES | Missoula, MT | $100K | 2022 |
| Institute Of Noetic SciencesFIRST INSTALLMENT OF AN 18 MONTH GRANT FOR THE LUCID DREAMING RESEARCH STUDY | Petaluma, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| 19th NewsFIRST INSTALLMENT OF A TWO YEAR GRANT FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $75K | 2022 |
| Gaviota Coast ConservancyFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Goleta, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Western Resource AdvocatesFOR WORK IN THE INTERIOR WEST ASSOCIATED WITH PROTECTING THE COLORADO RIVER | Boulder, CO | $20K | 2022 |
| Citizens For Responsibility & Ethics In WashingtonFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
| News Literacy ProjectFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
| John Muir Land TrustFAMILY HARVEST FARM | Martinez, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Grandpaw'S PantryFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Glendale, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Park Theater TrustFOR THE RESTORATION AND REVITALIZATION OF THE ICONIC PARK THEATER | Lafayette, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Sustainable LafayetteFOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE LAFAYETTE COMMUNITY GARDENS | Lafayette, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Ignite Yoga FoundationFOR GENERAL SUPPORT | Litchfield Park, AZ | $5K | 2022 |
| Insitute Of Noetic SciencesFOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT | Petaluma, CA | $150K | 2020 |
| Feeding AmericaFOR GENERAL SUPPORT IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 CRISIS | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2020 |
| Mayo ClinicFOR RESEARCH ON PROLACTIN IN FEMALE-PREDOMINANT FUNCTIONAL PAIN DISORDERS | Rochester, MN | $100K | 2020 |
| Contra Costa County And Solano Food BankFOR GENERAL SUPPORT IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 CRISIS | Concord, CA | $60K | 2020 |
| Foodbank Of Santa Barbara CountyFOR GENERAL SUPPORT IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 CRISIS | Santa Barbara, CA | $60K | 2020 |
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