The Spiering Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Spiering Family Foundation is a private foundation in North Plains, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $185,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $95,000. 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$185,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$95,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $170,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $145,000 | 4 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $170,000 | 4 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $185,000 | 4 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
The Spiering 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 4 | $185,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NAMI of Washington County NAMI of Washington County | Sponsorship | $95,000 |
| St Mary's Home for Boys St Mary's Home for Boys | Sponsorship | $30,000 |
| Individual | Sponsorship | $30,000 |
| Lifeworks NW Lifeworks NW | Sponsorship | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anthony Spiering
- Mary Spiering
- Barry A Spiering
- Cynara Blackwood
Questions people ask
Does The Spiering Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Spiering Family Foundation give?
$185,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Spiering Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anthony Spiering (President), Mary Spiering (Secretary), Barry A Spiering (Director) and Cynara Blackwood (Director).