Anne Spychala Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Anne Spychala Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Bronxville, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $140,000 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $20,500. 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$140,000
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$20,500
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was down from $154,500 the year before.
68% 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 | $125,000 | 35 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $154,500 | 36 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $140,000 | 33 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Anne Spychala Family 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 Anne Spychala Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 10 | $43,500 |
| New York | 9 | $35,250 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $19,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $18,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $8,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $7,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,750 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNC Charlotte Cci Scholarship | Donation | $20,500 |
| Artsquest Art Squest | Donation | $12,500 |
| Aadc Aadc | Donation | $8,500 |
| Arcs Foundation Inc Phoenix Chapter | Donation | $8,500 |
| American Museum of Natural History American Museum of Natural History | Donation | $8,000 |
| Calhoun School Calhoun School | Donation | $7,000 |
| Rutger University Foundation Mason Gross | Donation | $7,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hosp St Jude's Children's Research | Donation | $7,000 |
| Appalachian State University Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| Calhoun School Calhoun School | Donation | $5,000 |
| Clemson University Foundation Clemson University Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| UNC UNC | Donation | $5,000 |
| Associate Alumnae Douglass College Associate Alumnae Douglass College | Donation | $3,500 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Wildlife Conservation | Donation | $3,500 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Wildlife Conservation | Donation | $3,500 |
| Dream Charter School Dream Charter School | Donation | $3,000 |
| National Down Syndrome Society National Down Syndrome Society | Donation | $3,000 |
| Blumenthal Performng Arts Donation | Donation | $2,500 |
| Pocono Environmental Education Ctr Pocono Environmental Education | Donation | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte | Donation | $2,500 |
| Hospitality House of Charlotte at Charlotte | Donation | $2,000 |
| St Matthew Catholic Church Church | Donation | $2,000 |
| National Parks National Parks | Donation | $1,750 |
| Wnet (PBS) Wnet(pbs) | Donation | $1,750 |
| Allentown Art Museum Allentown Art Museum | Donation | $1,500 |
| Atrium Health Foundation Foundation | Donation | $1,500 |
| Mint Museum Mint Museum | Donation | $1,500 |
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| Civic Theatre of Allentown Civic Theatre of Allentown | Donation | $1,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| State Theatre Center for the Arts State Theatre Center for the Arts | Donation | $1,000 |
| The Cornell Lab of Ornithology the Cornell Lab of Ornit | Donation | $500 |
| Wag on Inn Wag on Inn | Donation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Spychala
- Claire Karnas
- K Joy Karnas
- Colleen Karnas-Haines
- Jeffrie Spychala
Questions people ask
Does Anne Spychala Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Anne Spychala Family Charitable Foundation give?
$140,000 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Anne Spychala Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul Spychala (Trustee), Claire Karnas (Trustee), K Joy Karnas (Trustee) and Colleen Karnas-Haines (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Anne Spychala Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.