Alan and Terri Spoon Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alan and Terri Spoon Family Foundation is a private foundation in Longboat Key, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $395,843 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $203,200. 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$395,843
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$203,200
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was up from $191,100 the year before.
80% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $191,100 | 10 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $395,843 | 18 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
Alan and Terri Spoon Family 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 Alan and Terri Spoon Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 6 | $249,700 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $135,043 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,100 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ringling College of Artdesign | General | $203,200 |
| MIT Music Building Fund (3709310) | General | $99,543 |
| Ringling College of Artdesign | General | $25,000 |
| MIT | General | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation Sarasota Manatee | General | $15,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | General | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Lubavitch | General | $5,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | General | $5,000 |
| American Jewish Commitee | General | $5,000 |
| Ringling College of Artdesign | General | $3,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | General | $3,000 |
| Children's Guardian Fund | General | $2,500 |
| Congregation Adat Shalom | General | $1,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | General | $1,000 |
| Temple Beth Israel | General | $1,000 |
| Temple Beth Elohim | General | $1,000 |
| Belmont Golf Scholarship Fund | General | $500 |
| Metropolitan Preservation Foundation | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan G Spoon
- Terri L Spoon
Questions people ask
Does Alan and Terri Spoon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alan and Terri Spoon Family Foundation give?
$395,843 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Alan and Terri Spoon Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alan G Spoon (Trustee) and Terri L Spoon (Trustee).
What does Alan and Terri Spoon Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.