Diamonstein-spielvogel Foundation Inc
The Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation is a private foundation based in Florham Park, New Jersey. Founded in 1987 by Dr. Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel and Ambassador Carl Spielvogel, the foundation was created to continue and extend their long-term commitment to the common good and the public interest. The foundation operates with a focus deeply rooted in inclusiveness, social equity, and community service, initiating and supporting original projects based on results-driven and innovative strategies.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$45.4M
+0.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
-13.3% YoY
Grant Count
35
+59.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$45K
-45.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation seeks to fund projects that demonstrate creative promise in four priority areas:
Civic Leadership, Public Affairs, and Diplomacy The foundation encourages an informed and vibrant democracy by funding projects that demonstrate innovative approaches to strengthening public and civic engagement and democracy in the United States and abroad. It supports projects undertaken by proven leaders in civic, urban, and governmental areas who work to develop critical thinking, analytical, and leadership skills in the public sector, or who have promoted strategic diplomatic engagement to produce positive change and advancement. Consideration is also given to young innovators with creative promise.
Projects of Cultural Merit The foundation funds individuals and institutions whose work has made a substantive and meaningful contribution to the arts, promotes understanding and enjoyment of the world, and has had a demonstrable and lasting effect on creative fields. This includes visual, performing, literary, film, and electronic arts.
Original Educational Initiatives The foundation supports innovative educational projects and programs.
Science and Medicine The foundation provides support for the advancement of the field of health.
Grantmaking
Typical grant awards range from $500,000 to $800,000. In 2023, the foundation made 67 grants with total giving of $1,567,600.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on New York, the District of Columbia, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Revenue (as of 2023)
- Total assets: $45,021,227
- Total revenues: $3,604,123
- Total expenses: $2,138,967
- Investment income and dividends: $1,986,077
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $1,262,740
Staffing The foundation operates with 1 employee.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $45,444,111 | $45,021,227 | $43,556,071 |
| Revenue | $2,588,081 | $3,604,123 | $1,441,817 |
| Expenses | $2,165,197 | $2,138,967 | $3,471,438 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,810,217 | $1,887,526 | $2,942,325 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,180,177 | $3,387,056 | $1,452,962 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,396,839 | $2,106,050 | $2,107,207 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Founders
- Dr. Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel
- Ambassador Carl Spielvogel (1928–2021)
Ambassador Carl Spielvogel was a member of the Council on Foreign Relations from 1993 until his passing in 2021. He served as the United States ambassador to the Slovak Republic from 2000 to 2001 and received Slovakia's Presidential Medal of Honor for his outstanding service. Spielvogel spent nearly fifty years in international trade, conducting business in fifty-five countries.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARALEE DIAMONSTEIN-SPIELVOGEL | CHAIR | 20 | — |
| PAMELA CARTER ESQ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DR PETER RUBIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| THOMAS RUBIN ESQ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been recognized for significant contributions to cultural and civic institutions. The High Line announced a major gift from the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation in September 2021, which was recognized with signage at the West Seating Steps at the High Line Spur in Manhattan. Dr. Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel served as a Founding Board Member of the High Line.
2026 Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Grant Winners \u2014 Pabst Steinmetz FoundationThe Public Theater renamed a theater in honor of Dr. Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel, recognizing her contributions to the arts and cultural institutions.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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