Sanford and Gloria Spitzer
Sanford and Gloria Spitzer is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2023 filing reports grants to 29 organizations totaling $215,050; the foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Sanford and Gloria Spitzer at a glance
- Total assets
- $81,211
- +382.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $345,032
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sanford and Gloria Spitzer
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 New Ballas Pl Unit 524, Saint Louis, MO 63146
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sanford and Gloria Spitzer funds
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%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2023 grantees include organizations in Saint Louis and Maplewood, Missouri, as well as an organization based in Arlington, Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is Sanford and Gloria Spitzer open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 12 of 28 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $4K 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.
Giving History
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.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Center - Meals on Wheels St. Louis, MO | Aid for Needy | $50,000 |
| B'nai Amoona Capital Campaign St. Louis, MO | Religious Values | $30,000 |
| Covenant Place Foundation St. Louis, MO | Aid for Needy | $30,000 |
| Miriam Foundation - STL Capital Fun St. Louis, MO | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital Foundation St. Louis, MO | Scholarship | $17,500 |
| Jewish Theological Seminary New York, NY | Religious Values | $10,000 |
| Lift for Life Academy St. Louis, MO | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Center Cultural AR St. Louis, MO | Religious Values | $8,700 |
| Jewish Federation of St Louis St. Louis, MO | Religious Values | $8,000 |
| B'nai Amoona Lipnick Foundation St. Louis, MO | Religious Values | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,211 | $345,032 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $16,831 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $8,067 | $216,736 | $216,350 | $215,050 | 29 | $215,050 | $1,052 |
| 2022 | $7,681 | $55,656 | $103,500 | $102,200 | 23 | — | $23,859 |
| 2021 | $55,525 | $134,319 | $170,000 | $168,700 | 25 | — | $66,521 |
| 2020 | $91,206 | $144,168 | $205,000 | $203,800 | 28 | — | $95,356 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2023 grants listed include organizations whose own missions concern senior services, education, Jewish community life, breast healthcare, diabetes, community support, and independent local news. For example, Covenant Place Foundation says it helps older adults live independently and with dignity, while Lift For Life Academy says it empowers students to reach their potential as students and citizens.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported $215,050 in grants across 29 grants. Listed awards included $30,000 to Covenant Place Foundation, $10,000 to Lift For Life Academy Inc, $8,000 to Jewish Federation of St Louis, $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 Inc. The listed awards range from $500 to $30,000; these examples do not establish the size of all grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gloria Spitzer is listed as President on the 2025 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.
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 mission statement is provided. The 2023 grants listed include organizations whose own missions concern senior services, education, Jewish community life, breast healthcare, diabetes, community support, and independent local news. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sanford and Gloria Spitzer?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. 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 listed 2023 grantees include organizations in Saint Louis and Maplewood, Missouri, as well as an organization 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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
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
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