Anthony V. Spano Foundation
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Programs and results
What we aim to solve
We envision a thriving region where all individuals and families have the opportunity to succeed. The Spano Foundation will work with diverse leaders across all sectors to understand the critical issues and unique opportunities shaping our quality of life. We align our initiatives to regional priorities and unite donors, nonprofits and community change-makers to leverage greater impact. And, we encourage everyone to get involved.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Donor Advised Funds
Spano Foundation offers several types of funds that enable donors to support charitable organizations and initiatives aligned with their values and philanthropic interests. Donor advised funds enable donors to recommend grant recipients, subject to foundation due diligence and approval. Individuals and families partner with the Spano Foundation, utilizing the foundations services and expertise to make their giving easy and effective. By creating a donor advised fund, individuals can organize all charitable activities through one expertly managed and cost-effective charitable vehicle.
Corporate Advised Funds
Span Foundations offers an array of services to facilitate and manage corporate philanthropy. From start-ups to global corporations to family-owned businesses, corporate partners have found that turning to the charitable expertise, administrative help and flexibility offered by the foundation is much more efficient than setting up a private corporate foundation. With the foundation providing strategic support and managing grant processing, corporate fund advisors can focus on helping their employees volunteer and on improving their communities.
Enabling and Promoting Philanthropy
While the Spano Foundation can implement specific programs, our primary function is as a grantmaker, helping with the multiple different Funds made will make grants every year that make differences in the community, region, and nation in the way their donors intend.
The Spano Foundation is nonprofit organization and fiscal sponsor who seeks to positively affect the lives of individuals and families in need. We do so by providing a healthier, sustainable quality of life and helping individuals and groups with their philanthropic passions. We help turn these passions into an impactful mission.
Where we work
External reviews
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
We hope to positively affect the lives of individuals and/or families in need by providing, both directly and through qualifying institutions, the financial assistance necessary for them to enjoy a healthier, sustainable quality of life.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Publicly work with partners to make a huge impact in our community and the United States.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We are capability of meeting our goals by just putting our mind to it and being blessed with being able to do what we do!
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We are looking to expand our services in the coming years.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Connect with nonprofit leaders
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Anthony V. Spano Foundation
Board of directorsas of 03/18/2024
Anthony Spano
First National Bank of PA
Term: 2022 - 2025
Maria Stevens
Matthew Onest
Chad Davis
Lauren Spano
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Transgender Identity
Sexual orientation
Disability
Equity strategies
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- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.