Robert H. Spitz Foundation

About The Robert H. Spitz Foundation

Scranton Area Community Foundation has served as administrator of the Robert H. Spitz Foundation since 2016. The Robert H. Spitz Foundation is a tax-exempt, private foundation that supports initiatives and programs serving the residents of Lackawanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania. Formed in 2015 through the estate of Mr. Spitz, the Robert H. Spitz Foundation supports an array of projects and programs that improve the Northeastern Pennsylvania region.

The Robert H. Spitz Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations, providing support for programs that aim to break the cycle of poverty, remove economic barriers, and encourage independence in adults and children through access to safe, affordable housing, transportation, and education. Priority areas for funding also include veterans’ affairs and veteran-oriented programs, animal welfare, and support for Jewish culture, heritage, community, and cemetery support. To date, the Robert H. Spitz Foundation has provided over $6 million in funding to the community.

Robert H. Spitz was born in Scranton in 1955 and was a graduate of Scranton Central High School and the University of Miami, Florida. Before retirement, Mr. Spitz had been employed by the U.S. Department of Labor and was also the owner of several local Arby’s restaurants.

Robert H. Spitz 2025 Grant Cycles

Beginning on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the Spring 2025 Grant Cycle is now accepting applications.

Once the grant cycle is announced, the grant application process begins with submitting a Letter of Intent (LOI) through the Scranton Area Community Foundation’s online grant portal.

Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that support initiatives and programs serving Lackawanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania residents are eligible to apply for grants from the Robert H. Spitz Foundation.

The Robert H. Spitz Foundation primarily awards grants to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that support initiatives and programs serving Lackawanna County and Northeastern Pennsylvania residents.

Deadlines

Deadline to submit Letter of Intent (LOI): Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
Deadline to submit application: Saturday, May 31st, 2025, at 11:59 PM.

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