Spier Family Foundation
The Spier Family Foundation is a private, independent 501(c)(3) foundation based in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Established in 2004, the foundation is dedicated to improving the well-being of the communities where its founders live and work. The organization operates as a family foundation managed by a board of trustees who serve without compensation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.1M
+2.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$533K
-8.3% YoY
Grant Count
34
+3.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-11.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to improve the well-being of the places the family lives and works—today and for generations to come. The foundation was founded by Greg and Kathy Spier to honor their parents' lifetime of hard work and generosity, carrying forward the values of Alex and Sonja Spier, immigrants and entrepreneurs who believed in giving back to their communities.
The Spier Family Foundation supports organizations in four primary focus areas:
- Community Building
- Arts & Culture
- Advancing Education
- Medical Research
Grantmaking
The foundation made 33 grants in 2023, with total grant distributions of approximately $582,000. Recent notable grants include:
Invitation Only
** Funding is offered by invitation only to nonprofit partners whose mission, vision, and values align with the foundation's. Each grant is made with purpose, guided by measurable outcomes.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and cities throughout the United States, including:
States: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Washington
Cities: Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Amherst, and North Attleboro, among others
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $9,896,592
- Total Revenue: $434,889
- Total Expenses: $635,923
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,127,180 | $9,896,592 | $10,097,626 |
| Revenue | $816,040 | $434,889 | $325,580 |
| Expenses | $585,452 | $635,923 | $703,635 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $533,284 | $581,683 | $635,183 |
| Net Investment Income | $768,505 | $382,769 | $277,847 |
| Distributable Amount | $600,212 | $548,593 | $574,112 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
160 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
The foundation is managed by a board of trustees, all serving without compensation:
- Gregory P. Spier
- Kathryn Crane-Spier
- Alexander L. Spier
- Sonja R. Spier
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDER L SPIER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| SONJA R SPIER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| GREGORY P SPIER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| KATHRYN CRANE-SPIER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been actively engaged in community initiatives and partnerships:
The Spier Family Foundation issued a giving challenge for the Hockomock Area YMCA's Food Access Program, demonstrating ongoing commitment to community building initiatives.
She built a partnership with the Spier Family FoundationThe foundation was honored for its transformative support of the Mass Arts Center, reflecting its investment in arts and culture.
The foundation continues to support the Spier Fellows in Aging Program at Boston College School of Social Work, now in its sixth year of operation as of 2025.
She built a partnership with the Spier Family FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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