The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Dania Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $716,172 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $71,697. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$716,172
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$71,697
- Assets$647,915
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
78% 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 | $1.5 million | 65 | $605,736 |
| 2024 | $716,172 | 45 | $647,915 |
How to apply
| Contact | The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foun 1731 Radiant Drive, Dania Beach, FL 33004 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | community.affairs@spirit.com |
| What to submit | Requests must be submitted by email on event/organization letterhead. Include date of event, summary of organization objectives & purpose, estimated attendance, & detailed plan for promotion of spirit airlines. |
| Deadlines | 8 weeks prior to event or any print deadlines |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $109,000 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 24 | $386,097 |
| California | 4 | $55,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $45,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Magdalena Morganstern (Honor Flight gift cards) | General Support | $71,697 |
| YMCA of South Florida | General Support | $55,000 |
| Mano Amiga | General Support | $49,000 |
| The Humane Society of Broward County | General Support | $27,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Broward | General Support | $26,000 |
| The Patch Dania Beach | General Support | $25,000 |
| Tree People | General Support | $25,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | General Support | $25,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief | General Support | $25,000 |
| MAO Arts Studio | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Treasure Beach Foundation | General Support | $25,000 |
| The First Tee of Broward | General Support | $20,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue | General Support | $20,000 |
| BRCA Strong | General Support | $20,000 |
| Fundacion El Cielo Papa Los Ninos | General Support | $20,000 |
| National Women's Shelter Network | General Support | $20,000 |
| Fundacion El Chocolate | General Support | $15,000 |
| Panthers Warriors | General Support | $12,500 |
| Deer Creek Golf Club | General Support | $10,500 |
| F-Cancer | General Support | $10,000 |
| Bikers Against Child Abuse | General Support | $10,000 |
| Common Threads | General Support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Joshua House | General Support | $10,000 |
| I Have A Dream Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Cure Alliance | General Support | $10,000 |
| National Kappa League | General Support | $10,000 |
| Ocean Blue Project | General Support | $10,000 |
| Rebuilding Warriors | General Support | $10,000 |
| Rita Crockett Beach Sports Academy | General Support | $10,000 |
| Roatan Children's Fund | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Victory Program | General Support | $10,000 |
| BeyondFour | General Support | $10,000 |
| Bridging the Gap | General Support | $10,000 |
| Campaign One at a Time | General Support | $10,000 |
| JDRF | General Support | $10,000 |
| Jorge Pastore Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| Winterfest Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| All Nations Outreach | General Support | $5,000 |
| NSU Art Museum | General Support | $2,500 |
| Business for the Arts Broward | General Support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Griselle Molina
- Thomas Canfield
- Yasaman Moazami-Goudarzi
- Lania Rittenhouse
- Meisha Coulter
- Bobby Schroeter
- Camilo Martelo
- Linde Grindle
Questions people ask
Does The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 8 weeks prior to event or any print deadlines.
How much does The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation give?
$716,172 in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Griselle Molina (Treasurer), Thomas Canfield (Director), Yasaman Moazami-Goudarzi (Secretary) and Lania Rittenhouse (President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, youth programs and animals.