The Spearmint Foundation
The Spearmint Foundation is a private foundation, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $111K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K. Net investment income was $9K.
The Spearmint Foundation at a glance
In short: The Spearmint Foundation gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,000
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $110,979
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Spearmint Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Giving Sole Inc ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Spearmint Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 130% 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $10K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Giving Sole Inc Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $110,979 | $9,339 | $7,172 | $7,000 | 1 | $7,000 | $9,339 | $5,394 |
| 2023 | $108,812 | $10,920 | $7,020 | $7,000 | 2 | $7,000 | $10,900 | $5,087 |
| 2022 | $104,912 | $114,932 | $10,020 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $4,912 | $3,857 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Spearmint Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Spearmint Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ethan E. Frey
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
John J. Lott
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Shari Lott
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 The Spearmint Foundation
How much does The Spearmint Foundation give each year?
The Spearmint Foundation gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 2 grants.
How large is The Spearmint Foundation?
The Spearmint Foundation reported $111K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Spearmint Foundation operate?
The Spearmint Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, New York, Texas.
What is The Spearmint Foundation's EIN?
The Spearmint Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1704174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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