Spetner Family Charitable
Spetner Family Charitable is a private foundation based in Lawrence, New York. Its 2024 filing reports a $25,940 contribution to recognized charities for general support.
Spetner Family Charitable at a glance
In short: Spetner Family Charitable gave $26K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,940
- -91.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -90.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,940
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,940
- Total assets
- $102
- -99.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Spetner Family Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 59 Washington Avenue, Lawrence, NY 11559
Phone: (718) 541-1256
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Spetner Family Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 158 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Spetner Family Charitable gives
- Giving fell 95% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $26K (2024) to $559K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Recognized Charities Lawrence, NY | General Support | $25,940 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $102 | — | $25,940 | $25,940 | 1 | $25,940 | $644 |
| 2023 | $26,042 | $303,000 | $320,950 | $320,950 | 11 | $320,950 | $2,110 |
| 2022 | $43,992 | $468,000 | $448,198 | $447,970 | 34 | $447,970 | $3,295 |
| 2021 | $24,190 | $210,000 | $558,577 | $558,577 | 63 | $558,577 | $7,686 |
| 2020 | $372,767 | $645,000 | $379,238 | $379,238 | 49 | — | $3,878 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Spetner Family Charitable reported a distributable amount of $644 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 one grant totaling $25,940. That grant was listed as “VARIOUS RECOGNIZED CHARITIES” for general support. In 2023, it reported 11 grants totaling $320,950; in 2022, it reported 34 grants totaling $447,970.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Abraham Spetner as president, Ari Spetner as vice president, C Daniel Spetner as secretary, and Sarah Nussbaum as director.
Spetner Family Charitable is led by Abraham Spetner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abraham Spetner
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Nussbaum
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ari Spetner
Vice President
V. President → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
C. Daniel Spetner
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Spetner Family Charitable
How much does Spetner Family Charitable give each year?
Spetner Family Charitable gave $26K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $321K across 11 grants.
How large is Spetner Family Charitable?
Spetner Family Charitable reported $102 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $644 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Spetner Family Charitable?
The foundation 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 Spetner Family Charitable make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York.
What is Spetner Family Charitable's EIN?
Spetner Family Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3540386. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Spetner Family Charitable 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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