Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation
Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting research, community services, education, golf, and horticulture.
Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation gave $108K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Maryland. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $108,010
- -16.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,801
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,630,375
- +19.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7195 Tory Lane, Naples, FL 34108
Phone: (914) 949-2990
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 66 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (46%), Florida (23%), New York (21%), Massachusetts (5%), and Connecticut (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2024) to $200K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation Gaithersburg, MD | To Fund Research | $50,000 |
| The League Club Naples, FL | Annual Fund Drive | $15,000 |
| Metropolitan Golf Association Elmsford, NY | To provide financial need based scholarships to anyone in service to golf at local participating golf and country clubs. | $10,000 |
| Shelter for Abused Women & Children Naples, FL | To Help Fund Operating Expenses of the Shelter | $5,010 |
| ALS Therapy Development Institute Watertown, MA | To Fund Research | $5,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden Naples, FL | Conserves the plants and habitats of the tropics, cultivates beauty, offers knowledge, and inspires the protection of nature. | $5,000 |
| Shatterproof Norwalk, CT | Annual Giving | $5,000 |
| Shelter Island Public Library Shelter Island, NY | Annual Giving | $5,000 |
| Windward School White Plains, NY | Annual Fund Drive | $5,000 |
| Little Garden Club of Rye Rye, NY | To Enhance the Community with Plantings | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation files Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,630,375 | $412,251 | $151,102 | $108,010 | 10 | $142,435 | $52,652 | $95,379 |
| 2023 | $1,369,226 | $329,562 | $166,391 | $129,000 | 13 | $138,595 | $18,903 | $83,616 |
| 2022 | $1,206,055 | $378,106 | $237,117 | $200,000 | 13 | $228,500 | $2,262 | $68,396 |
| 2021 | $1,065,066 | $249,251 | $224,070 | $184,950 | 14 | $213,702 | $59,101 | $70,657 |
| 2020 | $1,039,885 | $309,386 | $143,295 | $130,000 | 16 | — | $56,007 | $55,481 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $95K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for research, a community organization’s annual fund drive, need-based scholarships connected to golf, a shelter’s operating expenses, a library, a school, and community plantings.
Among the grantees, the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation describes its mission as improving quality of life for people affected by OI through research, education, awareness, and mutual support. The League Club describes its mission as “Women strengthening communities through fellowship, education, volunteerism and philanthropy.” The Metropolitan Golf Association says it promotes the best interests and spirit of golf and organizes tournaments.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $108,010 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants were $50,000 to the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation for research, $15,000 to The League Club for its annual fund drive, and $10,000 to the Metropolitan Golf Association for need-based scholarships for people in service to golf at participating local golf and country clubs. Other grants included $5,010 to the Shelter for Abused Women & Children for operating expenses and $5,000 each to ALS Therapy Development Institute for research, Naples Botanical Garden, Shatterproof, Shelter Island Public Library, and Windward School. The Little Garden Club of Rye received $3,000 for community plantings.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrea Spoldi Stewart as president and Christine Spoldi Haney as treasurer.
Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation is led by Andrea Spoldi Stewart, President on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrea Spoldi Stewart
President
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Christine Spoldi Haney
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to Andrea Spoldi Stewart (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation
How much does Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation give each year?
Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation gave $108K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $129K across 13 grants.
What is Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,801, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation give grants?
Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation's top state is Maryland, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (23%) and New York (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (3 grants).
Does Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation ($50,000), The League Club ($15,000) and Metropolitan Golf Association ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation?
Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for research, a community organization’s annual fund drive, need-based scholarships connected to golf, a shelter’s operating expenses, a library, a school, and community plantings. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation's EIN?
Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0701590. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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.
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