Spirit of Kindness Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Spirit of Kindness Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$21,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$848,939
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $17,750 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13,000 | 8 | $672,547 |
| 2024 | $17,750 | 12 | $782,758 |
| 2025 | $21,500 | 11 | $848,939 |
How to apply
Spirit of Kindness 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.
What Spirit of Kindness Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $21,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Siskiyou Humane Society Inc | Evacuation Trailer fund | $5,000 |
| Mt Shasta Museum Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Siskiyou Humane Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| California State University Chico | the North State Symphony | $2,000 |
| Siskiyou Food Assistance Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Siskiyou Opportunity Center | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| California Children and Families Foundation Inc | Siskiyou Dolly Parton's Imagination Library fund | $1,000 |
| Great Northern Services | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pacific Crest Music | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Siskiyou Outdoor Recreation Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Red Scarf Society for the Performing Arts | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Russell Greve
- Jacklyn Shelby
Questions people ask
Does Spirit of Kindness Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Spirit of Kindness Foundation give?
$21,500 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Spirit of Kindness Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Russell Greve (Dir, Sec, Treas) and Jacklyn Shelby (Dir, Pres).
What does Spirit of Kindness Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, arts and culture and education.