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Charles Spear Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in GREAT NECK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Jacques M Levy & Co. It holds total assets of $10.3M. Annual income is reported at $3.2M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including New York, California, District of Columbia. According to available records, Charles Spear Charitable Foundation has made 67 grants totaling $816K, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $381K and $435K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $53K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 46 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Connecticut, California, which account for 66% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 35 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Charles Spear Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 67 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CT, CA.
Charles Spear Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $816K across 67 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $53K.
Charles Spear Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Charles Spear Charitable Foundation is headquartered in GREAT NECK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline M Barrett | PRESIDENT,DIRECTOR,TREASUR | $50K | $0 | $50K |
| James Galvin | DIRECTOR, VP, SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Barbara Solomon | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$540K
Total Assets
$10.4M
Fair Market Value
$12.2M
Net Worth
$10.4M
Grants Paid
$418K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$215K
Distribution Amount
$517K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
67
Total Giving
$816K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
46
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Center Of New MilfordCHARITABLE | New Milford, CT | $53K | 2022 |
| New York Public RadioCHARITABLE | San Rafael, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without BordersCHARITABLE | Hagerstown, MD | $35K | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of NycCHARITABLE | Bronx, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| National Resources Defense CouncilCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Salk Institute For Biological StudiesCHARITABLE | La Jolla, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Jane Goodall Institute For Wildlife ResearchCHARITABLE | Arlington, VA | $15K | 2022 |
| Us Autism HomesCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| St Judes Childrens HospitalCHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $15K | 2022 |
| Cancer Research InstituteCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Clifford Beers ClinicCHARITABLE | New Haven, CT | $15K | 2022 |
| Charity NavigatorCHARITABLE | Saddle Brook, NJ | $10K | 2022 |
| Nurses House IncCHARITABLE | Guilderland, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| City HarvestCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| City Meals On WheelsCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Wnet 13CHARITABLE | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| American Assoc For The Advancement Of ScienceCHARITABLECHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Aclu FoundationCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Environmental Defense FundCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Sherman Senior CenterCHARITABLE | Sherman, CT | $10K | 2022 |
| Planned ParenthoodCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Southern Poverty Law CenterCHARITABLE | Montgomery, AL | $10K | 2022 |
| Conservation InternationalCHARITABLE | Arlington, VA | $7K | 2022 |
| Acadia CenterCHARITABLE | Rockport, ME | $5K | 2022 |
| New Fairfield Sherman Animal CenterCHARITABLE | New Fairfield, CT | $5K | 2022 |
| Books For AfricaCHARITABLE | St Paul, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Animal Medical CenterCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Sherman LibraryCHARITABLE | Sherman, CT | $5K | 2022 |
| African Wild Life FoundationCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Last Chance For AnimalsCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Water Mission InternationalCHARITABLE | North Charleston, SC | $5K | 2022 |
| 350orgCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| The Children Center Of New MilfordCHARITABLE | New Milford, CT | $40K | 2020 |
| WnycCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $30K | 2020 |
| Long Island Autism CommitteeCHARITABLE | Commack, NY | $15K | 2020 |
| National Center For Science And EducationCHARITABLE | Oakland, CA | $10K | 2020 |
| Aaas Flexible Action FundCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $10K | 2020 |
| Society For Science And The PublicCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2020 |