The Spruce Foundation

Philadelphia, PA · Founded 2009

Supporting community initiatives in Philadelphia

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Community Service
Topic
Programs
Contact
Michael Tizon

About Organization

The Spruce Foundation provides grants and funding to community organizations and charitable causes. Based in Philadelphia, PA, the foundation generated $22,051 in revenue in 2023 through donations and fundraising activities.

What They Focus On

Program Delivery

Provides core programs and services aligned with organizational mission addressing identified community needs and priorities.

Community Engagement

Builds relationships with constituents, stakeholders, and partners through outreach, communications, and collaborative initiatives.

Organizational Excellence

Maintains quality operations through effective governance, financial management, and continuous improvement of programs and services.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$22K

-62.7% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$40K

-11.9% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $22,051 $39,777
2022 $59,117 $45,156
2020 $43,163 $35,199
2019 $52,932 $27,969
2018 $31,964 $30,204

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identify community needs and priorities through research, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis.

  • 02

    Develop Programs

    Design and implement programs aligned with mission addressing identified needs and opportunities.

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Execute programs with quality standards ensuring effective service delivery to constituents and stakeholders.

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Measure outcomes and assess effectiveness to improve programs and demonstrate results to stakeholders.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by The Spruce Foundation

Core Programs

Delivers primary programs and services aligned with organizational mission addressing identified community needs.

Community Outreach

Engages with constituents and stakeholders through communications, events, and activities building awareness and participation.

Partnerships

Collaborates with other organizations and stakeholders expanding reach and maximizing impact of programs.

Capacity Building

Develops organizational infrastructure, staff expertise, and resources supporting program quality and effectiveness.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind The Spruce Foundation.

MT

Michael Tizon

President
NK

Nic Knepp

Vice- President
BW

Brianna Westbrooks

Strategic Operations
JV

Julie Vartanian

Events
KT

Kiersten Taddeo

Communications
LJ

Leone Jackson

Development
MM

Meghan McDevitt

Development
RB

Rafaela Brosnan

Events
RB

Ross Beroff

Grants

Milestones

1950

Organization Founded

1950

Established to serve community needs through mission-aligned programs and services.

2024

Current Operations

2024

Operating with $22K in annual revenue serving constituents through programs.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AH
Amaya Howard Strategic Operations Chair
AP
Arielle Panitch Grants Vice-Chair
EH
Emily Hauser Events Vice-Chair
FS
Fabilha Salim Development Chair
JH
Jocelyn Hirschey Grants Chair
KW
Kenzie Weller Events Chair
KK
Koa Kekuna Communications Vice-Chair
LE
Libby Elman Secretary
SJ
So Jung Strategic Operations Vice-Chair
WO
Will Omohundro Development Vice-Chair
WC
William Clements Treasurer
ZW
Zara Waters Chair Communications

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

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Po Box 2377 Philadelphia, PA 19103