Clifford F Spanier Foundation
The Clifford F Spanier Foundation is a private foundation based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its 2025 filing reports 19 grants totaling $20,000 to organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Louisiana.
Clifford F Spanier Foundation at a glance
In short: Clifford F Spanier Foundation gave $20K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Louisiana. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- +40.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,053
- +26.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $381,827
- -4.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (4 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Clifford F Spanier Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. It lists no special form, no award restrictions, and James E Laporte as the contact for applications. **Deadline:** None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: James E Laporte
Mailing address: 4227 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: (504) 486-7275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clifford F Spanier Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans ($2K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana and 5% to recipients in Tennessee. The listed grants included organizations in New Orleans and other Louisiana locations, as well as Ducks Unlimited Inc. in Memphis, Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Clifford F Spanier Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 19 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 189% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | General Activity | $2,000 |
| St Michael Special School New Orleans, LA | General Activity | $2,000 |
| Cafe Reconcile New Orleans, LA | General Activity | $1,000 |
| Cajun Navy Relief New Orleans, LA | General Activity | $1,000 |
| Catholic Community Foundation Metairie, LA | General Activity | $1,000 |
| Crescent City Music Festival New Orleans, LA | General Activity | $1,000 |
| Christian Brothers Golf City Park, LA | General Activity | $1,000 |
| Coastal Conservation Association Baton Rouge, LA | General Activity | $1,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc Memphis, TN | General Activity | $1,000 |
| Good Shepherd School New Orleans, LA | General Activity | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $381,827 | $5,418 | $23,149 | $20,000 | 19 | $20,000 | $2,269 | $22,051 |
| 2024 | $399,558 | $14,060 | $21,989 | $14,200 | 17 | $14,200 | $6,271 | $20,109 |
| 2023 | $406,729 | $283,035 | $9,910 | $7,900 | 16 | $7,900 | $128 | $14,474 |
| 2022 | $133,262 | $6,467 | $9,314 | $6,925 | 14 | $6,925 | $4,078 | $7,487 |
| 2021 | $136,109 | $8,451 | $8,963 | $6,625 | 12 | — | $6,113 | $6,920 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clifford F Spanier Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in areas such as education, housing, conservation, disaster relief, and community services. For example, Friends of Franklin says its primary program is fundraising to support Advocate for Academic Excellence in Education, Inc., which operates Benjamin Franklin High School. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge says it builds and renovates homes with the community and helps families purchase homes. Ducks Unlimited says it conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and related habitats for waterfowl, other wildlife, and people.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $20,000. Grants ranged from $200 to $2,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable awards included $2,000 each to Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans and St Michael Special School, and $1,000 each to Cafe Reconcile, Cajun Navy Relief, Crescent City Music Festival, Coastal Conservation Association, Ducks Unlimited Inc., and Habitat for Humanity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Laurie Spanier as president; James E Laporte as vice president; Bryan Dupepe as secretary; Ronald H Dawson Jr as treasurer; and Nancy Dixon Lopez Spanier as director.
Clifford F Spanier Foundation is led by Laurie Spanier, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laurie Spanier
President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Dixon Lopez Spanier
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James E. Laporte
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald H. Dawson Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Dupepe
Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Cyndi S. Christian (2021) — President
- Former: Kevin M. Neyrey (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Clifford F Spanier Foundation
How much does Clifford F Spanier Foundation give each year?
Clifford F Spanier Foundation gave $20K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 17 grants.
What is Clifford F Spanier Foundation's typical grant size?
Clifford F Spanier Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,053, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Clifford F Spanier Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Clifford F Spanier Foundation give grants?
Clifford F Spanier Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (13 grants).
Does Clifford F Spanier Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Clifford F Spanier Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Clifford F Spanier Foundation's largest grantees?
Clifford F Spanier Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans ($2,000), St Michael Special School ($2,000) and Cafe Reconcile ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Clifford F Spanier Foundation?
Clifford F Spanier Foundation reported $382K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Clifford F Spanier Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in areas such as education, housing, conservation, disaster relief, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clifford F Spanier Foundation?
The 2023 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Clifford F Spanier Foundation's EIN?
Clifford F Spanier Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1414000. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Clifford F Spanier Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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