Sanford and Gloria Spitzer
Sanford and Gloria Spitzer is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. It reported 29 grants totaling $215,050 in 2023.
Key facts about Sanford and Gloria Spitzer
- EIN
- 43-1948210
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Total assets
- $81,211
- 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. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$81K
+382.5% YoY
Revenue
$345K
Expenses
—
Is Sanford and Gloria Spitzer open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 13 of 28 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 43% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+6%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The grantees’ own descriptions indicate the range of organizations supported: Covenant Place Foundation says it helps seniors live independently and with dignity; Lift For Life Academy describes itself as a learning community empowering students; and Jewish Federation of St. Louis says it works to preserve and enhance Jewish life. Other 2023 recipients include Gateway to Hope, which describes its work as improving access to breast health care, and United Way of Greater St. Louis, which says it mobilizes resources across areas including essential needs, health, jobs, and community stability.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 29 grants totaling $215,050 in 2023, an average of about $7,416 per grant. Notable 2023 awards included $30,000 to Covenant Place Foundation, $10,000 to Lift For Life Academy, and $8,000 to Jewish Federation of St. Louis. Other listed awards were $1,500 to Gateway to Hope, $1,000 to the American Diabetes Association, $800 to St. Louis Jewish Light, and $500 to United Way of Greater St. Louis.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its listed 2023 grantees include organizations in Missouri and the American Diabetes Association, based in Arlington, Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2022) to $215K (2023). In 2023 it made 29 grants totaling $215K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 77 (99%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grants reported | Grant count |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $215,050 | 29 |
| 2022 | $102,200 | 23 |
| 2021 | $168,700 | 25 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $81,211 | $16,831 | $8,067 |
| Revenue | $345,032 | — | $216,736 |
| Expenses | — | — | $216,350 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | $215,050 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | $1,052 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gloria Spitzer is listed as president on the foundation’s 2024 filing.
Sanford and Gloria Spitzer is led by Gloria F. Spitzer, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gloria F. Spitzer
President
Vice President, Secretary & Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Linda Spitzer Gavatin (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Sanford J. Spitzer (2020–2022) — President, Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 1 New Ballas Pl Unit 524, Saint Louis, MO 63146
Frequently asked questions about Sanford and Gloria Spitzer
How large is Sanford and Gloria Spitzer?
Sanford and Gloria Spitzer reported $81K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $345K.
What does Sanford and Gloria Spitzer fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sanford and Gloria Spitzer?
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 ↑
Where does Sanford and Gloria Spitzer make grants?
The foundation is based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its listed 2023 grantees include organizations in Missouri and the American Diabetes Association, based in Arlington, Virginia.
What is Sanford and Gloria Spitzer's EIN?
Sanford and Gloria Spitzer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1948210. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Sanford and Gloria Spitzer accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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