John Sperling Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

John Sperling Foundation is a private foundation based in Litchfield Pk, Arizona with $80.2M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$80.2Mtotal assets

2010IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants John Sperling Foundation has awarded

20 grantees · $3.2M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Earthjustice $1M
Western Environmental Law Center $500K
Aclu Foundation $450K
Environmental Working Group $300K
Center For Science In The Public Interest $300K
Multidisciplinary Association For Psychedelic Studies $125K
Food & Water Watch $100K
National Forest Foundation $100K
19th News $75K
Western Resource Advocates $75K
Institute Of Noetic Sciences $50K
Gaviota Coast Conservancy $20K
American Library Association $20K
Los Padres Forest Watch $15K
Park Theater Trust $10K
John Muir Land Trust $10K
Sustainable Lafayette $10K
St Mary's Food Bank $8K
Brooklyn Public Library $8K
Food Bank Of Contra Costa And Solano $5K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2019$2.4M
FY2020$2.6M
FY2021$3.2M
FY2022$3.2M

About John Sperling Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersLitchfield Pk, Arizona
EIN320284165
IRS ruling2010

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is John Sperling Foundation?

John Sperling Foundation is a private foundation based in Litchfield Pk, Arizona with $80.2M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does John Sperling Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of John Sperling Foundation?

John Sperling Foundation's EIN is 320284165. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from John Sperling Foundation?

Private foundations like John Sperling Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with John Sperling Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.