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John And Susan Spooner Charitable Trust is a private corporation based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is John Spooner. It holds total assets of $99K. Annual income is reported at $1K. Total assets have grown from $63K in 2011 to $99K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, John And Susan Spooner Charitable Trust has made 32 grants totaling $136K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $89K in 2021 to $48K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $30K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$300
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 20 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.
John And Susan Spooner Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 32 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, RI, NY.
John And Susan Spooner Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $136K across 32 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $30K.
John And Susan Spooner Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
John And Susan Spooner Charitable Trust is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Spooner | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$99K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$97K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
32
Total Giving
$136K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Girls ClubUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Authors League FundUNRESTRICTED | Brooklun, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Harvard UniversityUNRESTRICTED | Cambridge, MA | $21K | 2022 |
| Huntington TheatreUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| The Joey FundUNRESTRICTED | Natick, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Ace Mentor Program Greater BostonUNRESTRICTED | Wakefield, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Brigham Womens HospitalUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| Jimmy Fund PmcUNRESTRICTED | Brookline, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Aid FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Sheridan, WY | $1K | 2022 |
| Boston Health Care For The HomelessUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| Friends Of Lobkowicz CollectionUNRESTRICTED | Dover, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| Constitution MuseumUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| Wheeler SchoolUNRESTRICTED | Providence, RI | $5K | 2021 |
| New Bedford LightUNRESTRICTED | New Bedford, MA | $5K | 2021 |
| Brimmer May SchoolUNRESTRICTED | Chestnut Hill, MA | $5K | 2021 |
| WburUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $3K | 2021 |
| Banks Fund Bw HospitalUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $2K | 2021 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts SchoolUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $1K | 2021 |
| Boston Athenaeum MuseumUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $1K | 2021 |
| Community Servings IncNRESTRICTED | Jamaica Plain, MA | $1K | 2021 |
| Authors Guild FoundationUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $1K | 2021 |
| Nichols House MuseumUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $1K | 2021 |
| Lost Tree ChapelUNRESTRICTED | North Palm Beach, FL | $1K | 2021 |
| Brookline Education FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Brookline, MA | $1K | 2021 |
| Our Sisters SchoolUNRESTRICTED | New Bedford, MA | $500 | 2021 |
| West End HouseUNRESTRICTED | Allston, MA | $500 | 2021 |
| Buzzards Bay CoalitionUNRESTRICTED | New Bedford, MA | $300 | 2021 |