Private foundation · EIN 47-2589350

Robert H Spitz Foundation C/O Scranton Area Foundation

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Scranton, PA

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202503219349103255
Total assets (EOY)$15,327,356
Grants paid$890,879
Typical (median) grant$10,000
Grants listed65
Giving in home state (PA)90%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K11
$5K–$25K43
$25K–$100K11
$100K+0

Smallest $1,000 · Largest $62,500

Geographic focus

PA
90%
CT
6%
NY
4%

Common purposes

operationalcommunityveteransscrantonnepacarecountyjewishassistancefoodrescuehousingferalcenterlackawanna

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$890,217$14,967,48671
2024$890,879$15,327,35665

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactSCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION
Address612 JEFFERSON AVENUE, SCRANTON, PA, 18510
Phone5703476203
Form & materialsREQUESTS ON LETTERHEAD OF ORGANIZATION, DIRECT MAIL SOLICITATIONS, PHONE SOLICITATIONS ALL FOLLOWED BY RECEIPT OF LETTER OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT FROM THE ORGANIZATION AS REQUIRED BY THE IRS SUBSTANTIATION RULES
DeadlinesNONE
RestrictionsNONE

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Jewish Community Center Of ScrantonSCRANTON, PAFOR THE PURPOSE OF THE JCC SWIMMING POOL RENOVATION.$62,500
Indraloka Animal SanctuaryDALTON, PAFOR THE PURPOSE OF NEPA RESCUE VETERINARY CLINIC$50,000
New HytesBRANFORD, CTFOR THE PURPOSE OF NEW HYTES CAPITAL CAMPAIGN$50,000
Temple Israel Of ScrantonSCRANTON, PAFOR THE PURPOSE OF COMMUNITY DINNERS AND CEMETERY MAINTENANCE.$46,542
Agency For Community Empowerment Of NepaSCRANTON, PAFOR THE PURPOSE OF THE 8-UNIT VETERANS' HOUSING COMPLEX @ 601 PROSPECT AVE, SCRANTON, PA, 18505.$30,000
Elan Gardens IncCLARKS SUMMIT, PAFOR THE PURPOSE OF RESTRUCTURING AND GROWING ELAN GARDENS MEMORY CARE SPACE.$30,000
Scranton Area Community FoundationSCRANTON, PAFOR THE PURPOSE OF THE NEPA ANIMAL WELFARE COLLABORATIVE FERAL CAT PROGRAM AND NEPA GIVES.$25,536
Discovery Mi PreschoolSCRANTON, PAFOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING A CHILD CARE HUB IN NORTH SCRANTON (PROVIDENCE).$25,000
JobsfirstnycNEW YORK, NYFOR THE PURPOSE OF COMMUNITY INSPIRED NETWORKS FOR CHANGE (COMMUNITYINC): JOBSFIRSTNEPA$25,000
The Borough Of Dickson CityDICKSON CITY, PAFOR THE PURPOSE OF THE DICKSON CITY BOROUGH VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (VFW) MEMORIAL PARK MONUMENT AND PICNIC GROVE PROJE$25,000
Treatment Court Advocacy Center Of Lackawanna CountyCLARKS SUMMIT, PAFOR THE PURPOSE OF TREATMENT COURT ADVOCACY CENTER OF LACKAWANNA COUNTY VETERANS PROGRAM OPERATIONAL SUPPORT.$25,000
Jewish Federation Of NepaSCRANTON, PAFOR THE PURPOSE OF THE 37TH ANNUAL TEEN SYMPOSIUM ON THE HOLOCAUST PRESENTED BY HERC AND THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF NEPA.$23,000
Jewish Resource Center Of The Poconos IncSTROUDSBURG, PAFOR THE PURPOSE OF JEWISH RESOURCE CENTER OF THE POCONOS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS.$20,000
Neighborworks Northeastern PennsylvaniaSCRANTON, PAFOR THE PURPOSE OF SHARED EQUITY HOUSING PLANNING CAPACITY$20,000
Northeast Pa Area Health Education CenterARCHBALD, PAFOR THE PURPOSE OF NATIONAL HEALTH CORPS COMMUNITY HEALTH FELLOWSHIP (NHCCHF)$20,000
Outreach Center For Community ResourcesSCRANTON, PAFOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORT FOR ADULT GED TO PROVIDE PATHWAYS OUT OF POVERTY.$20,000
Adopt A Boxer RescueOLYPHANT, PAFOR THE PURPOSE OF THE PUPPY MILL PROJECT$18,000
Junior Achievement Of NepaWILKESBARRE, PAFOR THE PURPOSE OF JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT CAREER PATHWAYS TO ECONOMIC MOBILITY$15,000
The Greater Scranton Chamber Of CommerceSCRANTON, PAFOR THE PURPOSE OF SKILLS IN SCRANTON BUSINESS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT.$15,000
The Humane Society Of Lackawanna Dba Griffin Pond Animal ShelterSOUTH ABINGTON, PAFOR THE PURPOSE OF THE ROBERT H. SPITZ FOUNDATION RECOVERY ROOM.$15,000
United Neighborhood Centers Of NepaSCRANTON, PAFOR THE PURPOSE OF EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.$15,000
St Cats And Dogs Of ScrantonSCRANTON, PAFOR THE PURPOSE OF ST. CATS AND DOGS OF NAY AUG OPERATIONAL SUPPORT.$14,000
Lacawac Sanctuary Environmental Education CenterLAKE ARIEL, PAFOR THE PURPOSES OF AT EASE: ART AND NATURE FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY COMMUNITY ($5,000) AND WATER QUALITY IN ACTION: A $13,000
Allied Services FoundationCLARKS SUMMIT, PAFOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLIED SERVICES PEDIATRICS OPERATIONAL SUPPORT.$12,500
Jewish Fellowship Of Hemlock Farms IncLORDS VALLEY, PAFOR THE PURPOSE OF THE JEWISH FELLOWSHIP OF HEMLOCK FARMS CAPACITY BUILDING.$12,000
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