SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc
SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Danielson, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing lists charitable activity including a scholarship at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and restoration of the Gertrude Warner Museum.
SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc gave $363K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), top state Connecticut. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $362,750
- +30.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,092
- +30.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $751,506
- -5.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It requests a letter by U.S. mail. The filing lists Patrick J Lefebvre as the contact and states that awards are restricted to education programs of significance.
- Contact
Application contact: Patrick J Lefebvre
Mailing address: 30 Rock Ave, Danielson, CT 06239
Phone: (860) 774-8571
Email: pjlefebv@spirol.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aspinock Historical Society ($40K). Together the top 10 received $208K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($100,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 86 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut and 41% to recipients in Massachusetts. Smaller shares went to Rhode Island (3%), Indiana (2%), and Michigan (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 197% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2020) to $363K (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $363K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $100,000 |
| Aspinock Historical Society Putnam, CT | Restoration of Gertrude Warner Museum | $40,000 |
| Killingly High Robotics Club Dayville, CT | Robotics Program | $40,000 |
| Woodstock Academy Woodstock, CT | Inspire 150 - Capital Renovation Academy Building | $30,000 |
| Roseland Park and Golf Course Woodstock, CT | Legacy Campaign 150 Years and Beyond | $25,000 |
| Pomfret Public Library Pomfret, CT | Capital Improvement - Building Expansion | $20,000 |
| Aila Gutierrez Providence, RI | Secondary Education | $11,250 |
| Josh Torre Boston, MA | Secondary Education | $11,250 |
| Maya Gerum Boston, MA | Secondary Education | $11,250 |
| Northeast Opportunities for Wellness Putnam, CT | STEM Program | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $751,506 | $326,969 | $165,883 | $362,750 | 19 | $368,633 | $26,126 | $32,918 |
| 2024 | $790,970 | $332,347 | $488,072 | $277,750 | 19 | $278,322 | $31,775 | $32,789 |
| 2023 | $740,613 | $263,819 | $178,584 | $225,500 | 20 | $227,084 | $15,859 | $30,711 |
| 2022 | $689,830 | $229,058 | $86,345 | $122,250 | 16 | $124,095 | $9,058 | $26,055 |
| 2021 | $617,497 | $207,026 | $145,494 | $143,250 | 12 | $145,494 | $7,026 | $24,281 |
| 2020 | $563,523 | $216,150 | $107,146 | $104,500 | 15 | — | $15,862 | $19,675 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2025 filing states that awards are restricted to education programs of significance. Its listed grants also supported projects involving historical preservation, robotics, capital improvements, and community programs.
Woodstock Academy, which received a 2025 grant, describes its mission as preparing students for lifelong learning and effective participation in family, community, and the world through diverse educational experiences.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $362,750. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $100,000 to Worcester Polytechnic Institute for the Koehl Merit Scholarship; $40,000 to Aspinock Historical Society for restoration of the Gertrude Warner Museum; $40,000 to Killingly High Robotics Club for its robotics program; $30,000 to Woodstock Academy for a capital renovation; $25,000 to Roseland Park and Golf Course for its legacy campaign; and $20,000 to Pomfret Public Library for a building expansion.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeffrey F Koehl as president; Patrick J Lefebvre as treasurer; Jaime Shaw as secretary; and William R Hunt and James C Shaw as trustees.
SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Jeffrey F. Koehl, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey F. Koehl
President
Trustee → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James C. Shaw
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William R. Hunt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patrick J. Lefebvre
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jaime Shaw
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Hans H. Koehl (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Jessica I. Van Der Swaagh (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc gave $363K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $278K across 19 grants.
What is SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,092, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $17K on average.
Where does SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is Connecticut, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Massachusetts (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (4 grants), Woodstock, CT (2 grants), Putnam, CT (2 grants) and Worcester, MA (2 grants).
Does SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Secondary Education" (11 grants).
Who are SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Aspinock Historical Society ($40,000), Killingly High Robotics Club ($40,000) and Woodstock Academy ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($100,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc?
SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc reported $752K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $369K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2025 filing states that awards are restricted to education programs of significance. Its listed grants also supported projects involving historical preservation, robotics, capital improvements, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0494974. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). SPIROL International Charitable Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/spirol-international-charitable-foundation-inc-morg_f43a78c8bca04f8881055b94ea665a3a
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