Spinks Family Foundation
The Spinks Family Foundation is based in Greenville, South Carolina, and was formed in 2016. Its stated mission is “Mind, Body, Spirit: Growing Healthy Kids Where We Live, Work and Play.” The foundation says it supports events and charities aligned with that mission, including work involving schools, the arts, hunger prevention, athletics, and health.
Spinks Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Spinks Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,265,873
- -18.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,770
- -55.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $8,923,924
- +21.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Spinks Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Applications for large grants are submitted during the annual application period.
- Review Cycle
- The listed application period was March 1–30, 2026, and awards were to be announced no later than September 15, 2026. This cycle has passed.
- Deadline
- The listed application period was March 1–30, 2026, and awards were to be announced no later than September 15, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12 Ebaugh Avenue, Greenville, SC 29607
Phone: (864) 451-6636
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Spinks Family Foundation
Who Spinks Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was March of Dimes ($272K). Together the top 10 received $765K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 104 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, 21% to Virginia, 4% to North Carolina, and 3% to Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
Cities
How Spinks Family Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $816K (2020) to $1.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| March of Dimes Arlington, VA | To Further the Purpose of the Charitable Organization | $271,991 |
| American Cancer Society Greenville, SC | To Further the Purpose of the Charitable Organization | $164,132 |
| Community Foundation Greenville, SC | To Further the Purpose of the Charitable Organization | $70,000 |
| The Bridge Center Recovery Anderson, SC | To Further the Purpose of the Charitable Organization | $50,750 |
| Phillis Wheatley Association DBA Phillis Wheatley Community Center Greenville, SC | To Further the Purpose of the Charitable Organization | $50,000 |
| Lead Collective Inc Greenville, SC | To Further the Purpose of the Charitable Organization | $36,000 |
| The Salvation Army Brookhaven, GA | To Further the Purpose of the Charitable Organization | $32,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Greenville Inc Greenville, SC | To Further the Purpose of the Charitable Organization | $30,325 |
| American Red Cross of the Upstate Greenville, SC | To Further the Purpose of the Charitable Organization | $30,000 |
| Gateway House Inc Greenville, SC | To Further the Purpose of the Charitable Organization | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,923,924 | $2,490,421 | $1,528,470 | $1,265,873 | 44 | $574,415 |
| 2023 | $7,347,409 | $2,621,641 | $1,845,326 | $1,545,038 | 24 | $59,080 |
| 2022 | $5,621,864 | $2,526,202 | $1,404,205 | $1,170,555 | 16 | $-7,687 |
| 2021 | $4,784,749 | $3,744,769 | $1,095,196 | $993,000 | 11 | $19,679 |
| 2020 | $2,206,176 | $2,325,970 | $870,530 | $816,466 | 9 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission centers on growing healthy kids in the communities where people live, work, and play. Its filing identifies support for schools, the arts, hunger prevention, athletics, and health. Its large-grant program also lists education and children, food security, health, and mental health; the program description additionally refers to substance abuse, but the available text is incomplete.
The grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the kinds of work supported. March of Dimes says it works for the health of mothers and babies through research, education, advocacy, and programs. The Bridge Center Recovery describes providing a safe, structured environment for people with addiction and alcoholism. Meals on Wheels of Greenville says it provides nutritious meals, personal contact, and related services to homebound individuals. Gateway House describes supporting adults living with serious and persistent mental illness. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their work, not the foundation’s own mission statements.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 44 grants totaling $1,265,873. Grant amounts ranged from $5,750 to $271,991, with a median of $15,000.
Its largest reported 2024 grants included $271,991 to March of Dimes in Arlington, Virginia; $164,132 to the American Cancer Society in Greenville, South Carolina; $70,000 to the Community Foundation of Greenville; $50,750 to The Bridge Center Recovery in Anderson, South Carolina; and $50,000 to Phillis Wheatley Association in Greenville. The listed grant purposes were to further the charitable organizations’ purposes.
The large-grant program describes awards of $10,000 and above, with applications accepted once a year. It says applicants must be 501(c)(3) certified and demonstrate community impact with at least 500 volunteer hours. The board reviews applications, and the review process may include a site visit. The program information gives an award range of $10,000–$10,000, while its summary and overview describe grants of $10,000 and above.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists L. Stewart Spinks as president; Linda Gysin as executive director; Steve C. Spinks as vice president; Steven Visser as treasurer; and Donna Laster as secretary. It also lists Martha Spinks, Allison Spinks, Whitney Spinks, Dana Spinks, and Stacey Owens as directors.
Spinks Family Foundation is led by L. Stewart Spinks, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
L. Stewart Spinks
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Gysin
Executive Director
Secretary → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Spinks
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Spinks
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Spinks
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Owens
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Whitney Spinks
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sunnie Deworken
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve C. Spinks
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Laster
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Visser
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/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 Spinks Family Foundation
How much does Spinks Family Foundation give each year?
Spinks Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 24 grants.
What is Spinks Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Spinks Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $28,770, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Spinks Family Foundation give grants?
Spinks Family Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (30 grants) and Anderson, SC (2 grants).
Does Spinks Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on Spinks Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Purpose of the Charitable Organization" (44 grants).
Who are Spinks Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Spinks Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include March of Dimes ($271,991), American Cancer Society ($164,132) and Community Foundation ($70,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Spinks Family Foundation?
Spinks Family Foundation reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What does Spinks Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission centers on growing healthy kids in the communities where people live, work, and play. Its filing identifies support for schools, the arts, hunger prevention, athletics, and health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Spinks Family Foundation?
Applications for large grants are submitted during the annual application period. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Spinks Family Foundation's EIN?
Spinks Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2137510. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Spinks Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/spinks-family-foundation-morg_7485b169a4904e899b9cee834ea387cb
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