The Spofford Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Spofford Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $103,400 in 15 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$103,400
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $102,079 the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 | $102,079 | 28 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $103,400 | 15 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
The Spofford 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 Spofford Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $64,400 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $27,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $3,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fishers Island Recreational Path Foundation | Bridge Replacements Fund | $35,000 |
| Educational Foundation Inc | Bell McGowan '78 Hitting Bay Name Fund | $27,000 |
| Assembly House 150 Inc | AH150 Special Design Project | $10,000 |
| Pennys Flight Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,800 |
| Fishers Island Community Center Inc | Fishersisland.net Program | $5,000 |
| Bluffton Self Help Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Stoneridge Residents Association | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| St Johns Church | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Stephen S Johnson Memorial Fund | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Island Health Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,100 |
| Friends of Fishers Island Theater | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Chase Bjork Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Oars Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Concord-Carlisle Community Chest Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Emerson Hospital | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Holly Bell
- Alexandra Johnston
- Jennifer Sanger
- Charles Spofford
- Nick Spofford
Questions people ask
Does The Spofford Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Spofford Foundation Inc give?
$103,400 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Spofford Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Holly Bell (Dir), Alexandra Johnston (Dir, VP), Jennifer Sanger (Dir) and Charles Spofford (Dir, Sec, Treas) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Spofford Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.