The Spivey Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Spivey Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $34,050 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 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$34,050
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$888,952
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $30,935 the year before.
29% 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 | $32,520 | 31 | $834,163 |
| 2024 | $30,935 | 32 | $866,047 |
| 2025 | $34,050 | 24 | $888,952 |
How to apply
The Spivey Family Foundation Inc 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 The Spivey Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $27,550 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $750 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $250 |
| Maryland | 1 | $250 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Vision Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara International Film Festival Inc | Film Center | $5,000 |
| Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara | Acupuncture Program | $3,000 |
| Napa Valley Museum | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Bellosguardo Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| California Pacific Medical Center Foundation | The NICU center at CPMC | $2,500 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Long term support to the Food History Project | $2,500 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Julia Child Fund for the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience | $1,550 |
| Boston University | BU Food & Wine | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Edible Schoolyard Project | 30th Anniversary Celebration Fund | $1,000 |
| University of California Santa Barbara | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Southern California Wildfires of January 2025 | $1,000 |
| Apples to Zucchini Cooking School | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Ganna Walska Lotusland | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Jacques Pepin Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Rare Village Foundation | Cure MAPT FTD | $500 |
| The Dalmatian Dreams Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Duke University | 2024-2025 Annual Fund | $250 |
| Friends of the Los Gatos Public Library | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Soccer Without Borders | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Uc Regents | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Austin Spivey
- Cynthia Spivey
- Eric W Spivey
- Sanford Spivey
- Sheridan Spivey
Questions people ask
Does The Spivey Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Spivey Family Foundation Inc give?
$34,050 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Spivey Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Austin Spivey (VP), Cynthia Spivey (Dir, VP), Eric W Spivey (Pres, Dir, Sec) and Sanford Spivey (VP) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Spivey Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and food and hunger.