Florence and Laurence Spungenfamily Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Lincolnshire, Illinois · EIN 20-7155204
- Illinois
- Lincolnshire
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $930KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 58Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $23MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
SPUNGEN HOLOCAUST COLLECTION: THE FOUNDATION OWNS AN ARCHIVE OF HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE-RELATED ARTIFACTS USED TO RAISE AWARENESS OF AND FACILITATE DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST AND BREAKDOWNS IN HUMANITY. EXPENSES ARE INCURRED TO COLLECT, MAINTAIN, EXHIBIT, AND PROMOTE THE FOUNDATION'S ARCHIVE TO SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES, TEACHER CONFERENCES, AND OTHER VENUES. THE FOUNDATION EXHIBITS DIRECTLY, LOANS ARTIFACTS TO CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND LICENSES IMAGES OF THE ARTIFACTS TO PUBLISHERS AND DOCUMENTARY FILM PRODUCERS. IN 2022, THE FOUNDATION PUBLISHED "FORGING SECRETS," A BOOK ABOUT A SECRET NAZI PROJECT THAT FORCED JEWISH CONCENTRATION CAMP PRISONERS TO FORGE BANK OF ENGLAND CURRENCY. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO DISTRIBUTE COPIES OF THE BOOK.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Community Foundation | $95K | 2025 |
| New Israel Fund | $65K | 2025 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $52K | 2025 |
| American Friends of Hand in Hand | $50K | 2025 |
| Ark (The Ark) | $45K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (58 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: www.spungenfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.