Also known as: Sperling Foundation
Based on their 2023 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 320284165) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF filing, John Sperling Foundation reported 18 grants totaling $3,255,000 to 18 organizations across 7 states and territories. Its largest reported grant was $1,000,000 to Earthjustice.
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Purposes as written on the filing, most frequent first.
| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Earthjustice | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,000,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | NEW YORK, NY | $500,000 |
| Western Environmental LAW Center | EUGENE, OR | $500,000 |
| Center for Science in the Public Interest | WASHINGTON, DC | $300,000 |
| Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies | SAN JOSE, CA | $125,000 |
| Center for Humane Technology | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $100,000 |
| Food & Water Watch | WASHINGTON, DC | $100,000 |
| Israaid | PALO ALTO, CA | $100,000 |
| LOS Padres Forestwatch | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $100,000 |
| National Forest Foundation | MISSOULA, MT | $100,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | WASHINGTON, DC | $100,000 |
| Western Resource Advocates | BOULDER, CO | $75,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | PHOENIX, AZ | $50,000 |
| Gaviota Coast Conservancy | GOLETA, CA | $45,000 |
| West Valley Arts Council | SURPRISE, AZ | $20,000 |
| Institute of Noetic Sciences | NOVATO, CA | $15,000 |
| Sustainable Lafayette | CREEK, CA | $15,000 |
| John Muir Land Trust | MARTINEZ, CA | $10,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
