The Scott M and Jean G Spangler
The Scott M and Jean G Spangler is a private foundation, based in Pennington, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $190K. Net investment income was $187K.
The Scott M and Jean G Spangler at a glance
In short: The Scott M and Jean G Spangler gave $190K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), top state Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $190,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $31,667
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $4,530,709
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (39% 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 Scott M and Jean G Spangler funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Valley of the Sun YMCA ($50K). Together the top 6 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Scott M and Jean G Spangler gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 50% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $190K (2025) to $600K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valley of the Sun YMCA Phoenix, AZ | Support Organization's Programs | $50,000 |
| South Shore YMCA Sandwich, MA | Camp Hayward Restoration | $40,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation Jackson, WY | Support Organization's Programs | $25,000 |
| Eckstein Center- Hospice Scottsdale, AZ | Support Organization's Programs | $25,000 |
| ONE22 Resource Center Jackson, WY | Support Organization's Programs | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Washington, DC | Support Organization's Programs | $25,000 |
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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 | $4,530,709 | $561,282 | $241,781 | $190,000 | 6 | $192,000 | $187,406 | $380,267 |
| 2024 | $4,211,208 | $311,391 | $48,435 | — | — | $16,673 | $111,301 | $335,112 |
| 2023 | $3,948,252 | $385,006 | $43,191 | — | — | $13,303 | $104,741 | $264,579 |
| 2022 | $3,606,437 | $681,221 | $240,840 | $200,000 | 2 | $212,558 | $335,014 | $242,624 |
| 2021 | $3,166,056 | $514,689 | $639,431 | $600,000 | 1 | $613,724 | $270,973 | $270,638 |
| 2020 | $3,290,798 | $299,919 | $529,542 | $500,000 | 2 | — | $110,338 | $213,952 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Scott M and Jean G Spangler reported a distributable amount of $380K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Scott M and Jean G Spangler's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew G. Spangler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn R. Spangler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Spangler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Spangler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Yeo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott M. Spangler Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Scott M and Jean G Spangler
How much does The Scott M and Jean G Spangler give each year?
The Scott M and Jean G Spangler gave $190K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Scott M and Jean G Spangler's typical grant size?
The Scott M and Jean G Spangler's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $31,667, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Scott M and Jean G Spangler give grants?
The Scott M and Jean G Spangler's top state is Arizona, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wyoming (26%) and Massachusetts (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, WY (2 grants).
Does The Scott M and Jean G Spangler give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Scott M and Jean G Spangler's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Organization's Programs" (5 grants).
Who are The Scott M and Jean G Spangler's largest grantees?
The Scott M and Jean G Spangler's largest 2025 grantees include Valley of the Sun YMCA ($50,000), South Shore YMCA ($40,000) and Grand Teton National Park Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Scott M and Jean G Spangler?
The Scott M and Jean G Spangler reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $192K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $380K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Scott M and Jean G Spangler's EIN?
The Scott M and Jean G Spangler's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4308727. 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 May 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 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 June 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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