Marc and Diane Spilker Foundation
The Marc and Diane Spilker Foundation is a New York City-based private foundation founded in 1997 by Diane and Marc Spilker. The foundation’s website says it supports philanthropic endeavors related to public policy, health care, education, Jewish causes, and community initiatives.
Marc and Diane Spilker Foundation at a glance
In short: Marc and Diane Spilker Foundation gave $1.7M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $114K), top state Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,713,750
- +66.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $114,250
- +55.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $16,998,326
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Marc and Diane Spilker Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Casey Conroy 600 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (917) 873-3948
Website: https://www.dianeandmarcspilkerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marc and Diane Spilker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund ($750K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 50 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana (44%), New York (37%), and Washington, DC (18%). Smaller shares went to Florida (2%) and Montana (1%). These percentages are as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Marc and Diane Spilker Foundation gives
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 89% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 164% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $318K (2020) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund New Orleans, LA | Spilker Family Fund - for Education | $750,000 |
| Third Way Institute Washington, DC | For Donee's Exempt Purpose | $200,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal- Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York New York, NY | For Donee's Exempt Purpose | $200,000 |
| The New 42ND Street Inc New York, NY | For Donee's Exempt Purpose | $125,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Washington, DC | For Donee's Exempt Purpose | $100,000 |
| Central Synagogue New York, NY | Emergency Relief Fund and Yom Kippur Appeal 2023-2024 | $100,000 |
| World Jewish Congress American Section Inc New York, NY | WJC Comm Media Campaign | $100,000 |
| Southampton Hospital Foundation Southampton, NY | East Hampton Emergency Department | $50,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah Inc New York, NY | For Donee's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| GSD Advisers Inc Syosset, NY | For Donee's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,998,326 | $820,456 | $1,739,116 | $1,713,750 | 15 | $1,725,250 | $984,330 | $1,053,967 |
| 2023 | $17,911,202 | $1,195,635 | $1,099,438 | $1,030,650 | 14 | $1,038,150 | $1,164,545 | $987,138 |
| 2022 | $17,665,965 | $1,217,541 | $963,487 | $900,000 | 15 | $900,003 | $1,173,441 | $955,695 |
| 2021 | $17,412,237 | $1,989,277 | $958,905 | $905,000 | 3 | — | $1,171,906 | $946,212 |
| 2020 | $17,164,564 | $865,728 | $377,197 | $317,969 | 3 | — | $843,126 | $902,585 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marc and Diane Spilker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website identifies education, public policy, and culture and heritage as focus areas, and describes its giving more broadly as spanning health care, Jewish causes, and community initiatives.
Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Third Way Institute describes its work as advancing centrist solutions to economic, national security, energy, and social policy issues. Southampton Hospital Foundation says it supports Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s health care services and clinical programs. Friends of United Hatzalah says it raises and provides funding for organizations delivering medical and trauma-related first-responder services. The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County describes its work as strengthening Jewish identity, connection with Israel, and meeting human needs within the Jewish community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $1,713,750. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $750,000, with a median of $50,000.
The largest reported grants included $750,000 to the Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund for the Spilker Family Fund, for education; $200,000 to Third Way Institute; $200,000 to United Jewish Appeal–Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York; $125,000 to The New 42nd Street Inc.; and $100,000 each to American Israel Education Foundation, Central Synagogue, and World Jewish Congress American Section Inc. The filing describes the Third Way Institute and United Jewish Appeal grants as being for the recipients’ exempt purposes. Central Synagogue’s grant was for its Emergency Relief Fund and Yom Kippur Appeal 2023–2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marc Spilker and Diane Spilker as trustees. The foundation’s website says Diane and Marc Spilker co-founded the foundation in 1997.
Marc and Diane Spilker Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marc Spilker
Trustee
Trustee - As Needed → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Spilker
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Marc and Diane Spilker Foundation
How much does Marc and Diane Spilker Foundation give each year?
Marc and Diane Spilker Foundation gave $1.7M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 14 grants.
What is Marc and Diane Spilker Foundation's typical grant size?
Marc and Diane Spilker Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $114,250, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marc and Diane Spilker Foundation give grants?
Marc and Diane Spilker Foundation's top state is Louisiana, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (37%) and District of Columbia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are Marc and Diane Spilker Foundation's largest grantees?
Marc and Diane Spilker Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund ($750,000), Third Way Institute ($200,000) and United Jewish Appeal- Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marc and Diane Spilker Foundation?
Marc and Diane Spilker Foundation reported $17.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marc and Diane Spilker Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website identifies education, public policy, and culture and heritage as focus areas, and describes its giving more broadly as spanning health care, Jewish causes, and community initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marc and Diane Spilker Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marc and Diane Spilker Foundation's EIN?
Marc and Diane Spilker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3933345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Marc and Diane Spilker 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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