Spindrift Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Spindrift Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $360,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$360,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $260,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $260,000 | 17 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $260,000 | 15 | $5.3 million |
| 2025 | $360,000 | 20 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
Spindrift Family 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 Spindrift Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $145,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $65,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $40,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Conanicut Island Sailing Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Food Bank of Rockies | General support | $25,000 |
| Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| The Brotherhoodsister Sol | General support | $25,000 |
| Christodora Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Council on the Environment Inc (Grownyc) | General support | $20,000 |
| Hudson River Community Sailing | General support | $20,000 |
| Roc Solid Foundation Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Share Food Program | General support | $20,000 |
| Adirondack Council Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| After the Races | General support | $15,000 |
| Center for Orangutan and Chimpanzee Conservation Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Edible Schoolyard New York | General support | $15,000 |
| New York Cares | General support | $15,000 |
| Ny Sun Works | General support | $15,000 |
| Pony Power Therapies Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Baltimore Hunger Project LLC | General support | $12,500 |
| The Maryland Food Bank Inc | General support | $12,500 |
| Federation of Neighborhood Centers | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Fotiu
- Michael Deluca
- Jennifer Checkley
- Caitlyn Gollan
- Alexis Kawalec
- James Bishop Jr
- James Bishop III
- David Deluca
- Elizabeth Deluca
- Linda Bishop Fotiu
- Barbara Bishop Gollan
- Jason Gollan
Questions people ask
Does Spindrift Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Spindrift Family Foundation give?
$360,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Spindrift Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen Fotiu (Chair), Michael Deluca (Vice Chair), Jennifer Checkley (Treasurer) and Caitlyn Gollan (Co-Secretary) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Spindrift Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and environment and conservation.