The Spillane Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Spillane Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Worcester, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $52,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$52,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $58,000 the year before.
30% 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 | $55,000 | 12 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $58,000 | 15 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $52,000 | 10 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
The Spillane Charitable 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 The Spillane Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 10 | $52,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Partners in Charity | To fund continuing charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| The Fund for Saint Mary's School | To fund continuing educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Dedham Country Day School | To fund continuing educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Dexter Southfield School | To fund continuing educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Hyannis Yacht Club Foundation | To fund continuing educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Mercy Centre-Catholic Charitries | To fund continuing charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Saint Johns High School | To fund continuing educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Tabor Academy | To fund continuing educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Museum of Worcester | To fund continuing educational purposes | $1,500 |
| Adopt-A-Student | To fund continuing educational purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald O Maloney Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Spillane Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Spillane Charitable Foundation give?
$52,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Spillane Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donald O Maloney Jr (Trustee).
What does The Spillane Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.