The Sperry Family Foundation Inc
The Sperry Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Rhinebeck, New York. It reported 13 charitable grants totaling $1,750 in 2024, supporting organizations in several states.
The Sperry Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Sperry Family Foundation Inc gave $2K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $134.615), mostly in New York. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,750
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -31.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $135
- +20.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $4,233
- -29.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Sperry Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 276 Metzger Road, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Phone: (845) 758-8623
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sperry Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Daily Catch ($250). Together the top 10 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York (59%), followed by Maine (14%), Florida (14%), Kansas (6%), and Maryland (4%). These figures describe the locations of listed recipients, not a stated geographic eligibility policy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Sperry Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $158; repeat grants $128. How we count
Medians: $175 first-time, $100 repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $2K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Daily Catch Red Hook, NY | Charitable | $250 |
| Plantation Community Foundation Venice, FL | Charitable | $250 |
| Brookmeade Comm Fund Rhinebeck, NY | Charitable | $175 |
| Husson University Bangor, ME | Charitable | $150 |
| Red Hook Responds Red Hook, NY | Charitable | $150 |
| Red Hook Community Center Red Hook, NY | Charitable | $150 |
| Vinalhaven Eldercare Vinalhaven, ME | Charitable | $100 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Topeka, KS | Charitable | $100 |
| Hudson Valley Hospice Poughkeepsie, NY | Charitable | $100 |
| Taconic Hills Dollars for Scholars Philmont, NY | Charitable | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,233 | — | $1,774 | $1,750 | 13 | $1,774 |
| 2023 | $6,007 | $2,000 | $2,149 | $2,125 | 19 | $2,149 |
| 2022 | $6,156 | $5,000 | $1,499 | $1,425 | 13 | $1,499 |
| 2021 | $2,655 | $4,929 | $2,274 | $1,306 | 12 | $2,274 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including community and charitable organizations, a university, hospice and eldercare providers, and a scholarship organization. For example, Plantation Community Foundation describes its work as supporting organizations involved in food, housing, and healthcare to improve quality of life in South Sarasota County. Red Hook Responds describes its work as organizing volunteers and providing resources to people in need, and Hudson Valley Hospice says it serves people near the end of life and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 13 grants totaling $1,750. Grants ranged from $50 to $250, with a median grant of $100. Recipients included The Daily Catch in Red Hook, New York ($250); Plantation Community Foundation in Venice, Florida ($250); Brookmeade Comm Fund in Rhinebeck, New York ($175); Husson University in Bangor, Maine ($150); Red Hook Responds and Red Hook Community Center, both in Red Hook, New York ($150 each); and Habitat for Humanity Inc in Atlanta, Georgia ($50).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donald Sperry as president, Kristine Sperry as vice preside, Dana Sperry as treasurer, and Jennifer Slot as secretary.
The Sperry Family Foundation Inc is led by Donald Sperry, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald Sperry
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Dana Sperry
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jennifer Slot
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kristine Sperry
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Sperry Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Sperry Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Sperry Family Foundation Inc gave $2K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 19 grants.
What is The Sperry Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Sperry Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100, and its average grant was $135, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sperry Family Foundation Inc that year got $158 on average.
Where does The Sperry Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Sperry Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maine (14%) and Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Red Hook, NY (3 grants).
Does The Sperry Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Sperry Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (13 grants).
Who are The Sperry Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Sperry Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Daily Catch ($250), Plantation Community Foundation ($250) and Brookmeade Comm Fund ($175), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sperry Family Foundation Inc?
The Sperry Family Foundation Inc reported $4K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does The Sperry Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including community and charitable organizations, a university, hospice and eldercare providers, and a scholarship organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sperry Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sperry Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Sperry Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1039186. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Sperry Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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