Sam Spiegel Foundation Inc
Sam Spiegel Foundation Inc is a private, non-operating foundation established in 1958 in New York and granted tax-exempt status in January 1960. The foundation is currently located in Columbus, Georgia, with a mailing address in Auburn, Alabama. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, it operates as a private grantmaking foundation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.8M
+14.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+64.0% YoY
Grant Count
5
-83.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$290K
+884.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation subsidizes and contributes to organizations and individuals engaged in religious, charitable, scientific, and educational activities throughout the United States and in foreign countries. Primary funding interests include:
- Religious organizations
- Educational institutions and programs
- Charitable organizations
- Scientific endeavors
The foundation has demonstrated particular interest in supporting organizations focused on Jewish education, Israeli causes, and interfaith initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept applications.
Grant Range
$50,000–$75,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations and individuals throughout the United States and in foreign countries, with notable support for Israeli and international Jewish organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving:
- Total assets (2024): $16.8–$17 million
- Total assets (2023): $14.6 million
- Total revenues (2024): $969,767
- Total expenses (2024): $1.54 million
- Total revenues (2023): $380,475
- Total expenses (2023): $1.025 million
Foundation Classification:
- Private non-operating foundation
- NTEE code: T20 (Private Foundations)
- No employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,808,032 | $14,622,850 | $13,598,967 |
| Revenue | $969,767 | $380,475 | $4,122,442 |
| Expenses | $1,540,434 | $1,025,497 | $948,225 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,471,790 | $891,792 | $882,612 |
| Net Investment Income | $901,123 | $246,770 | $4,056,829 |
| Distributable Amount | $761,459 | $691,532 | $735,700 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors:
- David N Bottoms Jr (Director)
- Raya Dreben (Director)
- Michael Freedman (Director)
- Adam Spiegel (Director)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID N BOTTOMS JR | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| RAYA DREBEN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MICHAEL FREEDMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ADAM SPIEGEL | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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