Earl W Spahr TW-Charitable
Earl W Spahr TW-Charitable is a private foundation, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $54K. Net investment income was $92K.
Earl W Spahr TW-Charitable at a glance
In short: Earl W Spahr TW-Charitable gave $54K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $54,432
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,608
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,608
- Total assets
- $1,026,610
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Earl W Spahr TW-Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Salvation Army ($14K). Together the top 4 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Earl W Spahr TW-Charitable gives
- Giving fell 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2025) to $74K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | Support | $13,608 |
| Memorial Health Fund York, PA | Support | $13,608 |
| Salem United Church of Christ Dover, PA | Support | $13,608 |
| York Health Foundation York, PA | Support | $13,608 |
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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 | $1,026,610 | $109,942 | $74,765 | $54,432 | 4 | $54,432 | $91,827 | $68,856 |
| 2024 | $981,249 | $79,733 | $85,801 | $68,040 | 5 | $68,040 | $62,297 | $56,363 |
| 2023 | $988,495 | $47,762 | $85,088 | $68,040 | 5 | $68,040 | $31,141 | $53,160 |
| 2022 | $1,026,103 | $56,895 | $92,932 | $73,710 | 5 | $73,710 | $39,032 | $56,414 |
| 2021 | $1,062,238 | $115,877 | $85,080 | $65,200 | 5 | $65,200 | $95,808 | $65,003 |
| 2020 | $1,031,699 | $41,333 | $80,629 | $61,735 | 5 | — | $23,459 | $58,459 |
| 2019 | $1,070,782 | $58,144 | $76,694 | $59,375 | 5 | — | $41,286 | $58,329 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Earl W Spahr TW-Charitable reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Earl W Spahr TW-Charitable's only listed officer is M T Trust Company, Trustee since 2025 (on filings since 2019) (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
M T Trust Company
Trustee
Corporate Trustee → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$16K (2019) → $18K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: M AND T Trust CO (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: M&T Trust CO (2020–2021) — Corporate Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $18K, to M T Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Earl W Spahr TW-Charitable
How much does Earl W Spahr TW-Charitable give each year?
Earl W Spahr TW-Charitable gave $54K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $68K across 5 grants.
What is Earl W Spahr TW-Charitable's typical grant size?
Earl W Spahr TW-Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $13,608, and its average grant was $13,608, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Earl W Spahr TW-Charitable give grants?
Earl W Spahr TW-Charitable gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were York, PA (2 grants).
Does Earl W Spahr TW-Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Earl W Spahr TW-Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (4 grants).
How large is Earl W Spahr TW-Charitable?
Earl W Spahr TW-Charitable reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (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 is Earl W Spahr TW-Charitable's EIN?
Earl W Spahr TW-Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6923962. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
Live grants for the work Earl W Spahr TW-Charitable funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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