The Judah Spinner Foundation, founded by Judah Spinner and his wife Julie with an initial two million dollar commitment, addresses four interconnected challenges facing America: income inequality, high incarceration rates, rising healthcare costs, and the growing federal deficit. We believe these issues are linked and that addressing them together offers the best path to lasting improvement.
Judah Spinner built his career as founder of BlackBird Financial LP, a value-focused investment partnership. But wealth creation was never an end in itself—it was a means to make meaningful difference in areas that matter. The Foundation represents the Spinner family’s commitment to deploying resources for maximum social impact.
Our approach is pragmatic rather than ideological. We examine evidence, identify what works, and support initiatives that have demonstrated effectiveness. Whether funding trade school scholarships, supporting criminal justice reform, or advocating for healthcare innovation, the Foundation applies rigorous analysis to philanthropic decisions.
The four focus areas reinforce each other. Trade education reduces inequality while deterring crime. Healthcare reform improves lives while reducing federal deficits. Each initiative creates ripple effects that amplify impact beyond its immediate scope. This integrated approach distinguishes the Judah Spinner Foundation from organizations addressing single issues.
America’s prosperity over the last fifty years has not been shared by many. The Foundation aims to improve the lives of millions by funding organizations that combat wealth disparity, incarceration, the federal deficit, and rising healthcare costs. Together, we can build a more prosperous and equitable nation.