Spires Family Foundation
Spires Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Terre Haute, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $744K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $83K. Net investment income was $58K.
Spires Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Spires Family Foundation gave $83K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $83,004
- +34.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,751
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Total assets
- $743,903
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (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.
Who Spires Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kempton Cabery Community Boosters ($32K). Together the top 4 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Spires Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 181% of 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2021) to $83K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kempton Cabery Community Boosters Cabery, IL | General | $31,842 |
| Ford County Public Health Department Paxton, IL | General | $20,000 |
| Village of Kempton Kempton, IL | General | $16,000 |
| Kempton Fire Department Kempton, IL | General Purpose | $15,162 |
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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 | $743,903 | $69,739 | $95,684 | $83,004 | 4 | $83,019 | $57,637 | $45,923 |
| 2023 | $770,220 | $53,393 | $73,246 | $61,596 | 3 | $61,612 | $41,200 | $43,732 |
| 2022 | $789,800 | $30,358 | $82,330 | $68,152 | 3 | $68,167 | $18,335 | $46,513 |
| 2021 | $842,008 | $93,903 | $77,590 | $53,371 | 4 | $53,371 | $76,047 | $53,969 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Spires Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Spires Family Foundation's only listed officer is First Financial Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
First Financial Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$11K (2022) → $11K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: First Financial Bank NA (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $11K, to First Financial Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Spires Family Foundation
How much does Spires Family Foundation give each year?
Spires Family Foundation gave $83K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $62K across 3 grants.
What is Spires Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Spires Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $18,000, and its average grant was $20,751, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Spires Family Foundation give grants?
Spires Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kempton, IL (2 grants).
Does Spires Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Spires Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Spires Family Foundation?
Spires Family Foundation reported $744K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $83K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Spires Family Foundation's EIN?
Spires Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0334583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Spires Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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