Spread the Cheer USA
To inspire people to come together from all across the country to help those in need. We create positive impact by helping provide for children and families in desperate need during the holiday seasons and beyond.
Spread the Cheer USA at a glance
In short: Spread the Cheer USA gave $12K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,700
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $5,850
- Median grant
- $5,850
- Total assets
- $397,056
- +69.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Spread the Cheer USA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Teach 1 Reach 1 Foundation ($7K). Together the top 2 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teach 1 Reach 1 Foundation Long Beach, CA | — | $6,500 |
| Real Youth Foundation Torrance, CA | Easter Basets Gifts for Kids | $5,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $397,056 | $292,723 | $129,751 | $11,700 | 2 |
| 2023 | $234,084 | $244,999 | $160,758 | — | — |
| 2022 | $149,843 | $241,311 | $127,915 | — | — |
| 2021 | $36,447 | $78,246 | $41,799 | — | — |
About Spread the Cheer USA
Based on IRS filings
Spread the Cheer USA is a public charity, based in Monument, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $397K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Spread the Cheer USA is led by Danielle L Claudio, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Danielle L Claudio
President
On filings since 2021
60 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Gonzalez
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Wayne
Director
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Malyuk
Vice President
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Roberts
Secretary
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jim Scordo (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Kiran Khanna (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Melissa Gisoni (2022) — Director
- Former: Samantha Holden (2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Gretchen Miller (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Michelle Simons (2021) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Spread the Cheer USA
How much does Spread the Cheer USA give each year?
Spread the Cheer USA gave $12K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Spread the Cheer USA?
Spread the Cheer USA reported $397K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $293K.
Where does Spread the Cheer USA operate?
Spread the Cheer USA has awarded grants in California.
What is Spread the Cheer USA's EIN?
Spread the Cheer USA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1699663. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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