John T Spinelli Family Charitable Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker Boston, MA EIN: 04-6486645

John T Spinelli Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $954K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $289K.

Key facts about John T Spinelli Family Charitable Trust

EIN: 04-6486645
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $17,000
Grants made (2024): 2
Average grant: $8,500
Median grant: $8,500
Total assets: $953,710
Primary geography: Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

How John T Spinelli Family Charitable Trust gives

Giving fell 69% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 47% 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$954K

+9.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$17K

-71.7% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

-71.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John T Spinelli Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About John T Spinelli Family Charitable Trust

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $17K (100%)

Share of all 2 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Massachusetts

Cities

BrightonSomerville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$953,710	$872,577	$834,506
Revenue	$300,028	$20,380	$38,457
Expenses	$31,259	$76,933	$79,486
Qualifying Distributions	$19,760	$63,984	$63,947
Net Investment Income	$288,529	$8,659	$24,568
Distributable Amount	$42,182	$41,329	$44,474

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

February 28, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

10 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Franciscan Hospital for Children Inc ($11,333), Home for Agedlittle Sisters of the Poor of Greater Boston Inc ($5,667).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
FRANCISCAN HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN INC Brighton, MA	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$11,333
HOME FOR AGEDLITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR OF GREATER BOSTON INC Somerville, MA	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$5,667

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Vincent J Panico	Trustee	0.5	$1,125
Cameron Casey	Trustee	0.5	—
Jennifer S Ewing	Trustee	0.5	—
Jessica L Lambert	Trustee	0.5	—
Renat V Lumpau	Trustee	0.5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John T Spinelli Family Charitable Trust?

John T Spinelli Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Boston, MA. It holds $954K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is John T Spinelli Family Charitable Trust?

As of 2024, John T Spinelli Family Charitable Trust holds $954K in total assets with $300K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $17K in 2024.

Where does John T Spinelli Family Charitable Trust operate?

John T Spinelli Family Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Massachusetts.

What size grants does John T Spinelli Family Charitable Trust award?

In 2024, John T Spinelli Family Charitable Trust awarded 2 grants totaling $17K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is John T Spinelli Family Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, John T Spinelli Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $42K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is John T Spinelli Family Charitable Trust's EIN?

John T Spinelli Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6486645. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.