The Donald and Constance Sperling
The Donald and Constance Sperling is a private foundation, based in Laguna Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $494K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $196K. Net investment income was $176K.
The Donald and Constance Sperling at a glance
In short: The Donald and Constance Sperling gave $196K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $196,100
- +51.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,789
- +85.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,100
- Total assets
- $494,116
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Donald and Constance Sperling funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Orangewood Foundation ($56K). Together the top 9 received $196K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 45 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Donald and Constance Sperling gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 109% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $123K (2021) to $196K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $196K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Orangewood Foundation Santa Ana, CA | Sponsorship of Program | $56,000 |
| The Wooden Floor Santa Ana, CA | Sponsorship of Program | $50,000 |
| UCI Foundation - Brain Camp Irvine, CA | Sponsorship of Program | $50,000 |
| Laguna Art Museum Laguna Beach, CA | Sponsorship of Program | $15,550 |
| Opera Laguna Laguna Beach, CA | Sponsorship of Program | $7,100 |
| Samueli Academy Santa Ana, CA | Sponsorship of Program | $6,000 |
| The Laguna Playhouse Laguna Beach, CA | Sponsorship of Program | $5,900 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind San Rafael, CA | Sponsorship of Program | $5,000 |
| Newport Beach Public Library Foundation Newport Beach, CA | Sponsorship of Program | $550 |
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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 | $494,116 | $176,084 | $203,022 | $196,100 | 9 | $196,100 | $176,084 | — |
| 2024 | $516,223 | $138,419 | $133,806 | $129,495 | 11 | $129,495 | $138,419 | — |
| 2023 | $501,990 | $46,092 | $129,329 | $126,290 | 9 | $126,290 | $46,092 | $115,739 |
| 2022 | $581,041 | $85,226 | $167,264 | $161,847 | 8 | $161,847 | $85,226 | $121,003 |
| 2021 | $697,142 | $147,059 | $131,729 | $123,435 | 8 | $123,435 | $147,059 | $125,331 |
| 2020 | $575,154 | $151,964 | $160,120 | $157,535 | 11 | — | $151,964 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Donald and Constance Sperling is led by Donald R. Sperling MD, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald R. Sperling MD
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Constance J. Sperling MD
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dawn Freeman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Diane Silber PhD
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nicole Wissinger
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 The Donald and Constance Sperling
How much does The Donald and Constance Sperling give each year?
The Donald and Constance Sperling gave $196K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $129K across 11 grants.
What is The Donald and Constance Sperling's typical grant size?
The Donald and Constance Sperling's median grant in 2025 was $7,100, and its average grant was $21,789, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Donald and Constance Sperling give grants?
The Donald and Constance Sperling gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Ana, CA (3 grants) and Laguna Beach, CA (3 grants).
Does The Donald and Constance Sperling give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Donald and Constance Sperling's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sponsorship of Program" (9 grants).
Who are The Donald and Constance Sperling's largest grantees?
The Donald and Constance Sperling's largest 2025 grantees include The Orangewood Foundation ($56,000), The Wooden Floor ($50,000) and UCI Foundation - Brain Camp ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Donald and Constance Sperling?
The Donald and Constance Sperling reported $494K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $176K.
What is The Donald and Constance Sperling's EIN?
The Donald and Constance Sperling's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2156345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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