Spitzer Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Spitzer Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes, education, and youth, health, and human services organizations.

IP TAKE: The foundation lacks transparency, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities.

PROFILE: Established in 1981, the Spitzer Foundation is steered by Rob Spitzer, Kathleen Spitzer, and other family members. The Spitzers have worked in the skincare business. The foundation does not maintain a website, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. According to tax filings, the Spitzer Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes, education, and youth, health, and human services organizations.

Rob was on the board of trustees of the King County Library System for more than a decade, a foundation grantee. He was also once president of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle.

Grants range from $15 to $11,564. In a recent fiscal year, the foundation gave away over $95,000. Past grantees include Stanford University (several Spitzers are alumni), Seattle Jewish Community School, Seattle Art Museum, Rainier Athletics, Jewish Family Services, and College Success.

The foundation keeps a low profile and does not accept unsolicited proposals.

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CONTACT:

Spitzer Foundation
14824 NE 95th Street
Redmond, WA 98052