Stephan & Barbara Spiva Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stephan & Barbara Spiva Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$85,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $62,500 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $117,500 | 6 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $62,500 | 6 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $85,000 | 7 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Stephan & Barbara Spiva Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $85,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Support the Enlisted Project | Donation | $35,000 |
| Individual | Public charity | $35,000 |
| Armed Forces YMCA San Diego | Donation | $5,000 |
| Ms | Donation | $2,500 |
| Individual | Donation | $2,500 |
| San Diego Zoological Society | Donation | $2,500 |
| Food Bank of San Diego | Donation | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephan Spiva
- Carey Wallace
- Jacob M Wallace
Questions people ask
Does Stephan & Barbara Spiva Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stephan & Barbara Spiva Foundation give?
$85,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Stephan & Barbara Spiva Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephan Spiva (Trustee), Carey Wallace (Trustee) and Jacob M Wallace (Trustee).