Anthony V Spano Foundation
#HelpingPeopleinNeed | #StartaFund
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?
Helping in Need Fund
Our Vision
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 Values
We believe …
Every person deserves to live a healthy, sustainable life.
That our passion for helping people in need will benefit the entire community.
That fulfilling our mission must be done with the highest degree of integrity, honesty, and transparency possible.
That by empowering people in need they will achieve a better life.
The Boo Squad Fund
A volunteer group for kids aged 3-10. The goal of the Boo Squad is to actively volunteer and educate kids about being compassionate and understanding of others with differences.
The Jason Grimaldi Fund
Any organizations that supports volunteer fire services, science education for children and the arts.
School Supplies Fund
To help primary and secondary school teachers & students purchase much-needed classroom supplies for their underprivileged students.
A Way with Words Fund
The fund is to help those children, and their families, touched by cancer and other debilitating diseases to cope with what life has to give them. Patients and caregivers can lean on each other and together … There’s Hope in What We Do.
Where we work
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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 year.
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Anthony V Spano Foundation
Board of directorsas of 02/22/2022
Sharon Schroeder
Youngstown State University
Term: 2018 - 2021
Valerie Harper
Howland Schools
Jena Baun
Hill, Barth, & King
Angela Cameron
Youngstown State University
Maria Stevens
Matt Prologo
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
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CEO oversight
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Ethics and transparency
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Board composition
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Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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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.