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SPM Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Winstonsalem, North Carolina · EIN 522038980

SPM Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Winstonsalem, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $936,000 in 155 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $118,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $1.0 million the year before.

21% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$1.0 million154$11.0 million
2024$936,000155$11.1 million

How to apply

SPM Foundation Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What SPM Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its US grants went to recipients in 24 states, the most to Indiana. It also paid $25,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
Indiana25$257,500
Missouri3$160,000
Maryland56$151,500
Florida13$80,500
District of Columbia21$78,000
Illinois1$50,000
North Carolina1$30,000
Oregon1$15,000
Arizona2$12,000
Delaware7$10,500

Grants paid in 2024

The 40 largest of 155 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Makiah's Hope Foundation
St Louis, MO
Support services$118,000
Lifeline Connect
Urbana, IL
Support services$50,000
Riley Children's Foundation
Indianapolis, IN
Support services$50,000
My 180 Youth Program
St Louis, MO
Suport services$40,000
Ambassador Christian School
Huntersville, NC
Support services$30,000
St Ann's Center for Children
Hyattsville, MD
Support services$29,000
Indian River Habitat for Humanity
Vero Beach, FL
Support services$26,000
United Against Poverty
Vero Beach, FL
Support services$25,000
Living Faith InternationalSupport services$25,000
Catholic Charities
Washington, DC
Support services$20,500
Big Brothersbig Sisters
Indianapolis, IN
Support services$20,000
Goodwill of Central Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
Support services$20,000
Sycamore School
Indianapolis, IN
Support services$20,000
Depauw University
Indianapolis, IN
Support services$15,000
Lake Max Environmental Council
Culver, IN
Support services$15,000
Elijah Streams
Albany, OR
Support services$15,000
Dress for Success
Indianapolis, IN
Support services$10,000
Impact 100
Indianapolis, IN
Support services$10,000
Indianapolis Zoo
Indianapolis, IN
Support services$10,000
Women for Riley
Indianapolis, IN
Support services$10,000
Women's Care Center
South Bend, IN
Support services$10,000
Humane Society of Wickensburg
Wickensburg, AZ
Support services$10,000
Little Angel Gowns
Noblesville, IN
Support services$10,000
Children's Inn at Nih
Bethesda, MD
Support services$8,500
Moorings Educational Fund
Vero Beach, FL
Support services$7,000
Tunnel to Towers
Philadelphia, PA
Support services$7,000
American Red Cross
Indianapolis, IN
Support services$6,000
Washington Jesuit Academy
Washington, DC
Support services$6,000
Atlanic Classical Orchestra
Fort Pierce, FL
Support services$5,000
Capital Area Food Bank
Washington, DC
Support services$5,000
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
Support services$5,000
Culver Community Christmas Basket
Culver, IN
Support services$5,000
Fairbanks Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
Support services$5,000
Indianapolis Suzuki Academy
Indianapolis, IN
Support services$5,000
Indianapolis Symphony
Indianapolis, IN
Support services$5,000
McKee Gardens
Vero Beach, FL
Support services$5,000
Northminster Presbyterian Church
Indianapolis, IN
Support services$5,000
St Paul's Episcopal Church
Indianapolis, IN
Support services$5,000
Ted Evans Music Therapy Fund
Indianapolis, IN
Support services$5,000
Vero Art Museum
Vero Beach, FL
Support services$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does SPM Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does SPM Foundation Inc give?

$936,000 in tax year 2024, across 155 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.

Who runs SPM Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Jamie Sue Schulte (Vice President), Douglas Pulliam McDaniel (President) and Margaret Ann Goldsmith (Treasurer).

What does SPM Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and education.

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