Private Foundation · AZ · Private Grantmaking Foundations
John Sperling Foundation
Litchfield Pk, AZ · EIN 320284165 · Website (ProPublica) ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$80.2M
Total Giving
$11.4M
Grants on File
84
Average Grant
$135K
Giving Radius
Where John Sperling Foundation Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
No application guidelines on file — check the foundation's website directly.
On Unsolicited Proposals no
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $100K | 2020 |
| San Francisco, CA | $700K | 2020 |
| Petaluma, CA | $150K | 2020 |
| Walnut Creek, CA | $10K | 2020 |
| Santa Barbara, CA | $60K | 2020 |
| Eugene, OR | $500K | 2020 |
| Washington, DC | $100K | 2020 |
| Missoula, MT | $50K | 2020 |
| Wilmington, NC | $25K | 2020 |
| Concord, CA | $60K | 2020 |
| Washington, DC | $5K | 2020 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $60K | 2020 |
| Martinez, CA | $50K | 2020 |
| Rochester, MN | $100K | 2020 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $100K | 2020 |
| Washington, DC | $300K | 2020 |
| Litchfield, AZ | $5K | 2021 |
| Missoula, MT | $100K | 2021 |
| Lafayette, CA | $10K | 2021 |
| Concord, CA | $15K | 2021 |
| Washington, DC | $300K | 2021 |
| New York, NY | $5K | 2021 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $100K | 2021 |
| New York, NY | $8K | 2021 |
| San Francisco, CA | $150K | 2021 |
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Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $73.6M | $2.7M | $773K | $5.4M |
| 2022 | $63.4M | $3.5M | $3.1M | $4.4M |
| 2021 | $77.3M | $3.6M | $3.1M | $3.6M |
| 2020 | $67.9M | $3.2M | $4.1M | $3.3M |
| 2019 | $62.8M | $2.8M | $16.8M | $2.3M |
| 2015 | $809K | $20K | $850K | $41K |
| 2014 | $1 | — | $1 | — |
| 2013 | $1 | — | $1 | — |
| 2012 | $1 | — | $1 | — |
| 2011 | $1 | — | $1 | — |
Section VII
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