The Cathedral Spires Foundation Limited
The Cathedral Spires Foundation Limited is a public charity focused on Education, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021.
The Cathedral Spires Foundation Limited at a glance
- Expenses (2021)
- $131,631
- -88.1% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Cathedral Spires Foundation Limited funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $813K (2020) to $892K (2019). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $813K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral High School New York, NY | Provide Scholarships to Students Attending Cathedral High School | $812,744 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | $131,631 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $157,016 | $1,059,023 | $1,103,263 | $812,744 | 1 | $1,636 |
| 2019 | $198,130 | $1,075,238 | $1,029,142 | $892,192 | 1 | $1,109 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cathedral Spires Foundation Limited is led by Steve Schiller, Chair on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Steve Schiller
Chair
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashlyn Primm
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Spagnuolo
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Gulick
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Schechter
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yasmine Legendre
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Chuck Ferrer (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 The Cathedral Spires Foundation Limited
What is The Cathedral Spires Foundation Limited?
The Cathedral Spires Foundation Limited is a public charity focused on Education, based in New York, NY.
Where does The Cathedral Spires Foundation Limited operate?
The Cathedral Spires Foundation Limited has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Cathedral Spires Foundation Limited's EIN?
The Cathedral Spires Foundation Limited's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1894542. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 8, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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