Spunk Fund Inc
Spunk Fund Inc is a private foundation incorporated in New York in 1981 and granted tax-exempt status in June 1982. Based in New York City at 780 3rd Avenue, 28th Floor, the foundation operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking to support children, adolescents, and disadvantaged communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.8M
-5.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$665K
-13.7% YoY
Grant Count
14
-17.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$48K
+4.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports initiatives that contribute to the enrichment and well-being of children and adolescents, including:
- Medical and psychological research
- Education (elementary and secondary education, child educational development)
- Cultural programs and arts
- Prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect
- International programs that enhance quality of life and create opportunities for less-advantaged children
- Public safety and disaster management
- Human services, including family services and child welfare
The foundation prioritizes support for economically disadvantaged and low-income individuals across these areas.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$35,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds programs across multiple U.S. locations including New York, Miami, Washington D.C., Tennessee, and Maryland, as well as international programs in Brussels and Vietnam.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $12.8–$24 million (figures vary by reporting year; most recent 2023 data shows $13.5 million)
Annual Activity:
- Total giving: $665,357–$1.6 million annually
- Revenue (2023): $684,893
- Expenses (2023): $1,794,266
- Number of employees: 5
Contact: 212-980-8880
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,780,977 | $13,493,318 | $14,602,483 |
| Revenue | $892,044 | $684,893 | $657,926 |
| Expenses | $1,622,998 | $1,794,266 | $1,744,212 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,392,786 | $1,556,457 | $1,533,928 |
| Net Investment Income | $675,883 | $461,126 | $461,684 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,257,524 | $1,142,157 | $1,161,356 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Marianne Gerschel – Director/President (full-time, no compensation)
- Leonard J. Lamm – Grant Officer (part-time, $105,000 compensation)
- Stephanie De Vos – Director
- Sherry Ellenzweig – Director
- Lloyd De Vos – Assistant Secretary
- Uta Seibicke – Officer (full-time, $80,000 compensation)
- Segundo Moscal – Officer (full-time, $58,000 compensation)
- Yvonne Yu – Officer (full-time, $52,000 compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIANNE GERSCHEL | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 40 | — |
| LEONARD J LAMM | GRANT OFFICER | 20 | $110,250 |
| STEPHANIE DE VOS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHERRY ELLENZWEIG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LLOYD DE VOS | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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