Melvin Spitcaufsky Memorial Foundation
The Melvin Spitcaufsky Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Overland Park, Kansas. Its 2024 filing lists grants for charitable organizations, scholarships, and local causes.
Melvin Spitcaufsky Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Melvin Spitcaufsky Memorial Foundation gave $98K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $98,000
- +74.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,909
- +74.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $941,679
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (89% 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 Melvin Spitcaufsky Memorial Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing lists Larry Spitcaufsky as the contact and says the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It describes contributions as going only to preselected charitable organizations and lists scholarship awards as restricted to Arrow Truck Sales employees and their families.
- Review Cycle
- April 30 each year. The 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- April 30 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Larry Spitcaufsky
Mailing address: 10435 Bond, Overland Park, KS 66214
Phone: (913) 888-1206
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Melvin Spitcaufsky Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 51 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 6% to recipients in Kansas. Smaller shares went to Tennessee (2%), Missouri (1%), and Florida (1%). The listed 2024 recipients also include Make-A-Wish in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Melvin Spitcaufsky Memorial Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 219% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2023) to $117K (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 11 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $98,000 |
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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 | $941,679 | $76,949 | $105,579 | $98,000 | 11 | $101,789 | $26,794 | $46,574 |
| 2023 | $907,058 | $-49,319 | $65,515 | $56,200 | 11 | $60,857 | $24,003 | $41,829 |
| 2022 | $1,041,892 | $-145,263 | $76,505 | $67,750 | 7 | $72,127 | $19,542 | $42,711 |
| 2021 | $1,243,660 | $43,234 | $121,621 | $116,500 | 12 | $119,059 | $22,089 | $41,872 |
| 2020 | $1,322,047 | $-442,522 | $64,753 | $59,000 | 10 | — | $35,515 | $35,157 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Melvin Spitcaufsky Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $98,000. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $36,000, with a median of $2,000. Its largest listed grants were $36,000 to La Jolla Institute Allergy Immunolo, $25,000 to Foundation for Animal Care and Educ, and $25,000 to McCallum Theatre. Other listed awards included $3,000 to Kehilath Israel Synagogue, $2,000 to Highlands Elementary PTA, and $2,000 to St Jude Children’s Hospital. Four $1,000 grants were listed for scholarships, and $1,000 went to Make-A-Wish.
The filing says the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It lists scholarship awards as restricted to Arrow Truck Sales employees and their families.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Larry S. Spitcaufsky as president and treasurer and Jerome S. Nerman as vice president.
Melvin Spitcaufsky Memorial Foundation is led by Larry S. Spitcaufsky, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry S. Spitcaufsky
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerome S. Nerman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Melvin Spitcaufsky Memorial Foundation
How much does Melvin Spitcaufsky Memorial Foundation give each year?
Melvin Spitcaufsky Memorial Foundation gave $98K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $56K across 11 grants.
What is Melvin Spitcaufsky Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Melvin Spitcaufsky Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $8,909, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Melvin Spitcaufsky Memorial Foundation give grants?
Melvin Spitcaufsky Memorial Foundation gives mostly in California: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (6%).
Does Melvin Spitcaufsky Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Melvin Spitcaufsky Memorial Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (3 grants).
How large is Melvin Spitcaufsky Memorial Foundation?
Melvin Spitcaufsky Memorial Foundation reported $942K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Melvin Spitcaufsky Memorial Foundation?
The filing lists Larry Spitcaufsky as the contact and says the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Melvin Spitcaufsky Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Melvin Spitcaufsky Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1186049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Melvin Spitcaufsky Memorial 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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