Sam Spiegel Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Sam Spiegel Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Columbus, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $146,500 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$146,500
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$19.1 million
- New grantees93%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
93% of its 2025 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 | $885,000 | 30 | $14.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 5 | $16.8 million |
| 2025 | $146,500 | 29 | $19.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David N Bottoms Jr 1735 Alex Avenue, Auburn, AL 36830 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (561) 630-4600 |
| What to submit | Informal information |
What Sam Spiegel Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $107,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Israel Endowment Fund | Improve israel | $75,000 |
| Csu Foundation | Education | $15,000 |
| Rena's Promise Foundation | Education | $15,000 |
| The Little Opera Theatre of Ny | Education | $6,000 |
| Congregation Rodeph Shalom | Religious | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties | Legal services | $2,000 |
| Ancram Opera House | Arts | $2,000 |
| Barrington Stage Company | Arts | $2,000 |
| City Harvest | Social work | $2,000 |
| Citymeals-On-Wheels | Social work | $2,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Health community | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Medical | $2,000 |
| Waterorg | Social work | $2,000 |
| Millerton Community Cinema Inc | Film/education | $1,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense | Legal services | $1,000 |
| New York Youth Symphony | Music/education | $1,000 |
| Roeliff Jansen Community Library | Education | $1,000 |
| Southern Law Poverty Center | Legal services | $1,000 |
| The Doe Fund | Social work | $1,000 |
| The Innocence Project | Legal services | $1,000 |
| WMHT - FM | Radio | $1,000 |
| Workforce Professionals Training Institute | Education | $1,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Scientific activities | $1,000 |
| Chamber Music Society of Lincoln | Music/education | $1,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | Social work | $1,000 |
| Physicians for Human Rights | Social work | $1,000 |
| WQXR Co Wnyc Radio | Radio | $500 |
| Arts Ignite | Social work | $500 |
| Columbia Memorial Health | Medical | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David N Bottoms Jr
- Raya Dreben
- Michael Freedman
- Adam Spiegel
Questions people ask
Does Sam Spiegel Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Sam Spiegel Foundation Inc give?
$146,500 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Sam Spiegel Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists David N Bottoms Jr (Director), Raya Dreben (Director), Michael Freedman (Director) and Adam Spiegel (Director).
What does Sam Spiegel Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.