Spielman Family Foundation
The Spielman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in La Jolla, California. Its 2024 filing reports 61 grants totaling $159,232 to charitable organizations, including organizations in education, health, Jewish community service, animal rescue, arts and culture, and civil liberties.
Spielman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Spielman Family Foundation gave $159K across 61 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $159,232
- -37.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 61
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,610
- -47.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $800
- Total assets
- $3,347,909
- -3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (19 of 61, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Spielman Family Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 484 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037-2009
Phone: (323) 831-7558
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Spielman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Diego Jewish Academy ($34K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
277 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 273 grants of 277 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 19% to recipients in New York, and 2% to recipients in the District of Columbia. The filing also reports shares of 0% for Wisconsin and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 61 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Spielman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 61 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $638; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $159K (2024) to $254K (2023). In 2024 it made 61 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Jewish Academy San Diego, CA | General | $34,000 |
| Temple Emanuel of San Diego San Diego, CA | General | $21,697 |
| Jewish Federation of San Diego San Diego, CA | General | $15,500 |
| Great Neck Public Schools Great Neck, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation San Diego, CA | General | $10,000 |
| The Jerusalem Foundation New York, NY | General | $8,000 |
| Laughing Pony Rescue Rancho Santa Fe, CA | General | $5,500 |
| Northwell Health Foundation New Hyde Park, NY | General | $5,000 |
| San Diego Air and Space Museum San Diego, CA | General | $5,000 |
| The Campanile Foundation San Diego, CA | General | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,347,909 | $84,078 | $205,725 | $159,232 | 61 | $159,232 | $114,581 | $167,973 |
| 2023 | $3,464,556 | $53,315 | $290,231 | $253,711 | 51 | $253,711 | $107,383 | $159,502 |
| 2022 | $3,729,592 | $-36,840 | $229,979 | $209,195 | 49 | $209,195 | $105,343 | $157,949 |
| 2021 | $4,047,068 | $269,207 | $269,305 | $219,948 | 51 | $219,948 | $219,850 | $173,915 |
| 2020 | $4,049,759 | $-144,680 | $255,277 | $224,285 | 65 | — | $91,560 | $201,458 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Spielman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $168K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. San Diego Jewish Academy says it empowers students to learn for life, guided by Jewish values and rooted in community. Laughing Pony Rescue describes its work as rescuing and rehabilitating unwanted and abused horses. Northwell Health Foundation says it connects philanthropic support with efforts including helping underserved and uninsured people, advancing medical technology and research, and supporting facilities and programs. Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego says it provides affordable, interest-free loans to foster financial stability and opportunity in San Diego County’s Jewish community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 61 grants totaling $159,232. Grants ranged from $50 to $34,000, with a median grant of $800. The largest grants included $34,000 to San Diego Jewish Academy, $21,697 to Temple Emanuel of San Diego, $15,500 to Jewish Federation of San Diego, $10,000 to Great Neck Public Schools, and $10,000 to Scripps Health Foundation. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amy Spielman as president and Charles Spielman as vice president.
Spielman Family Foundation is led by Amy Spielman, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Spielman
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Spielman
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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 Spielman Family Foundation
How much does Spielman Family Foundation give each year?
Spielman Family Foundation gave $159K across 61 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $254K across 51 grants.
What is Spielman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Spielman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $800, and its average grant was $2,610, across 61 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Spielman Family Foundation that year got $638 on average.
Where does Spielman Family Foundation give grants?
Spielman Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (20 grants), New York, NY (11 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and La Jolla, CA (4 grants).
Does Spielman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Spielman Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (61 of 61) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Spielman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Spielman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include San Diego Jewish Academy ($34,000), Temple Emanuel of San Diego ($21,697) and Jewish Federation of San Diego ($15,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Spielman Family Foundation?
Spielman Family Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $159K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $168K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Spielman Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. San Diego Jewish Academy says it empowers students to learn for life, guided by Jewish values and rooted in community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Spielman Family Foundation?
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 ↑
What is Spielman Family Foundation's EIN?
Spielman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2957019. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Spielman Family Foundation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Spielman Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/spielman-family-foundation-morg_ef8b5581c41b4e4baceb91f021977629
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