Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker GREENVILLE, DE EIN: 39-1367383

The Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation Inc. is a private foundation established in Wisconsin and currently based in Greenville, Delaware. The foundation operates as an independent grantmaking organization with a focus on improving the lives of those in need through strategic philanthropic investments.

Key facts about Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation Inc

EIN: 39-1367383
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $1,846,646
Grants made (2025): 6
Average grant: $307,774
Median grant: $209,823
Primary geography: Wisconsin (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated June 2026.

Who Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation Inc's 6 itemized 2025 grants were Wisconsin (72%), District of Columbia (14%) and Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wausau, WI (3 grants). 33% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$1.8M

+2.1% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$308K

+2.1% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding interests include:

Historic preservation and historic buildings preservation
Arts, culture, and humanities
Human services
Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily directs grants to organizations in:

Wisconsin
Virginia
Massachusetts

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $1.3M (72%)

District of Columbia $250K (14%)

Virginia $170K (9%)

Massachusetts $95K (5%)

Share of all 6 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

District of Columbia Massachusetts Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

WausauMontpelier StationWashingtonLawrence

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $28,439,285 (as of 2025); $28,915,354 (as of 2024)
Total Giving: $1,846,646
Total Revenues: $3,452,473 (2024)
Total Expenses: $2,090,202 (2024)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

30 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum Inc ($1,070,000), Marathon County Historical Society ($255,000), National Trust for Historic Preservation ($250,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
LEIGH YAWKEY WOODSON ART MUSEUM INC WAUSAU, WI	PURCHASE OF ART OBJECTS FOR ITS PERMANENT COLLECTION	$1,070,000
MARATHON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY WAUSAU, WI	IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS	$255,000
NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION WASHINGTON, DC	IN SUPPORT OF CHESTERWOOD	$250,000
THE MONTPELIER FOUNDATION MONTPELIER STATION, VA	ANNUAL FUND CHALLENGE GRANT	$169,646
LAWRENCE CATHOLIC ACADEMY LAWRENCE, MA	CAMPAIGN FOR LAWRENCE CATHOLIC ACADEMY	$95,000
UWMC FOUNDATION WAUSAU, WI	FUND SCHOLARSHIP TO A QUALIFIED STUDENT FROM LAKELAND UNION HIGH SCHOOL	$7,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JOHN P GARNIEWSKI JR	PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR	3	—
WALTER DILLINGHAM	DIRECTOR	0.25	—
CHRISTINE L MYSHCHYSHYN	DIRECTOR	0.25	—
MICHELE L AHWASH	SECRETARY	0.25	—

Contact Information

Address: 4001 Kennett Pike, Suite 218, Greenville, DE 19807-2029

Telephone: 302-426-4911

EIN: 39-1367383

IRS Ruling Year: 1980

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Historic preservation and historic buildings preservation • Arts, culture, and humanities • Human services • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking

How do I apply for a grant from Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation Inc?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $1,500 to $1,070,000. **Recent Grants:** • Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum: $820,000 for the purchase of art objects for its permanent collection (2024) • National Trust for Historic Preservation: $300,000 in support of Chesterwood (2024) • Montpelier Foundation: $250,000 in support of the annual fund challenge grant **Annual Giving:** Total giving of $1,846,646 (based on most recent IRS 990 filing in 2025)

Where does Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily directs grants to organizations in: • Wisconsin • Virginia • Massachusetts

What size grants does Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation Inc awarded 6 grants totaling $1.8M — an average of about $308K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation Inc's EIN?

Nancy Woodson Spire Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1367383. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.