Spiller L'chaim Fund
Accepts applications
Spiller L'chaim Fund is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $36,300 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$36,300
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $34,250 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $32,500 | 29 | $738,726 |
| 2024 | $34,250 | 31 | $878,586 |
| 2025 | $36,300 | 31 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jennifer H Spiller 3846 Richfield Road, Minneapolis, MN 55410 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 920-0500 |
| What to submit | Letter request & grand proposal |
What Spiller L'chaim Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 26 | $34,050 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $250 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Public Radio | General operating grant | $10,000 |
| Open Arms Minnesota | General operating | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | General operating grant | $2,500 |
| The Blake School | General operating grant | $2,500 |
| Beth El Synagogue | General operating grant | $1,800 |
| Community Reinvestment Fund | General operating grant | $1,000 |
| Hennepin County Library Foundation | General operating grant | $1,000 |
| Minneapolis Pops Orchestra | General operating grant | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association | General operating grant | $1,000 |
| Pease Community Foundation | General operating grant | $1,000 |
| Reading Partners Minnesota | General oprating grant | $1,000 |
| Step | General operating grant | $1,000 |
| Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity | Genral oprating grant | $1,000 |
| American Camping Association | General operating grant | $1,000 |
| Mia | General operating | $1,000 |
| International Orthodox Christian Charities | Genral operating grant | $500 |
| Walker Art Center | General operating grant | $500 |
| Animal Humane Society | General operating grant | $250 |
| Bucknell Unversity | General operating grant | $250 |
| Colorado College | General operating grant | $250 |
| Doing Good Together | General operating grant | $250 |
| Gilda's Club Twin Cities | General operating grant | $250 |
| Masonic Cancer Center | General operating grant | $250 |
| Minneapolis Jewish Federation | General operating grant | $250 |
| Minneapolis Parks Foundation | General operating grant | $250 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | General operating grant | $250 |
| National Parks Foundation | General operating grant | $250 |
| Suicide Awareness Voices of Education | General operating grant | $250 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation - Office of Clinical Affairs | General operating grants | $250 |
| Westminister Town Hall Forum | General operating grant | $250 |
| Spark - Y | General operating grant | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer H Spiller
- Daniel H Spiller
- Tobin Spiller
- Abbott Spiller
Questions people ask
Does Spiller L'chaim Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Spiller L'chaim Fund give?
$36,300 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Spiller L'chaim Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer H Spiller (President), Daniel H Spiller (Treasurer), Tobin Spiller (Advisory Director) and Abbott Spiller (Advisory Director).
What does Spiller L'chaim Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.