Spindler Family Foundation
Spindler Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Rochester, NY. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2.4M. Net investment income was $389K.
Spindler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Spindler Family Foundation gave $2.4M across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $1.2M), mostly in New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $2,433,880
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- Average grant
- $1,216,940
- Median grant
- $1,216,940
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Spindler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Rochester Area Community Foundation ($2.4M). Together the top 2 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester Area Community Foundation Rochester, NY | Spindler Family Fund | $2,418,880 |
| The Nature Conservancy Central and Western New York Chapter Rochester, NY | Canandaigua Watershed | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $406,563 | $2,473,241 | $2,433,880 | 2 | $388,582 | $84,676 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Spindler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $85K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Spindler Family Foundation is led by Kathryn R. Spindler, President & Director on the 2020 filing; none of the 8 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Kathryn R. Spindler
President & Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Velepec
Director
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Demian Spindler
Director
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard R. Spindler
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline A. Spindler
Vice President & Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Spindler-Virgin
Director
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Spindler
Director
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Youri Spindler
Director
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Spindler Family Foundation
How much does Spindler Family Foundation give each year?
Spindler Family Foundation gave $2.4M across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Spindler Family Foundation operate?
Spindler Family Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
How much is Spindler Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Spindler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $85K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Spindler Family Foundation's EIN?
Spindler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1550374. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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