The Spillane Charitable Foundation
The Spillane Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Worcester, Massachusetts. Its 2026 filing reports grants to Massachusetts organizations, including schools, charitable organizations, and a museum.
The Spillane Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Spillane Charitable Foundation gave $52K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in Massachusetts. 30% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $52,000
- -10.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- -33.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,200
- +34.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,024,237
- +3.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Spillane Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 23 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609
Phone: (508) 756-4342
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Spillane Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Partners in Charity ($10K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2026 went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Spillane Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 70% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−10%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2022) to $74K (2021). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Partners in Charity Worcester, MA | To Fund Continuing Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| The Fund for Saint Mary's School Shrewsbury, MA | To Fund Continuing Educational Purposes | $10,000 |
| Dedham Country Day School Dedham, MA | To Fund Continuing Educational Purposes | $5,000 |
| Dexter Southfield School Brookline, MA | To Fund Continuing Educational Purposes | $5,000 |
| Hyannis Yacht Club Foundation Hyannis, MA | To Fund Continuing Educational Purposes | $5,000 |
| Mercy Centre-Catholic Charitries West Boylston, MA | To Fund Continuing Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Saint Johns High School Shrewsbury, MA | To Fund Continuing Educational Purposes | $5,000 |
| Tabor Academy Marion, MA | To Fund Continuing Educational Purposes | $5,000 |
| Museum of Worcester Worcester, MA | To Fund Continuing Educational Purposes | $1,500 |
| Adopt-a-Student Worcester, MA | To Fund Continuing Educational Purposes | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,024,237 | $100,423 | $67,900 | $52,000 | 10 | $52,000 | $90,049 | $57,858 |
| 2025 | $991,714 | $72,045 | $72,745 | $58,000 | 15 | $58,000 | $62,243 | $55,431 |
| 2024 | $992,414 | $-5,587 | $68,254 | $55,000 | 12 | $55,000 | $23,068 | $53,782 |
| 2023 | $1,066,255 | $31,440 | $69,041 | $57,500 | 9 | $57,500 | $24,842 | $54,225 |
| 2022 | $1,103,856 | $50,495 | $49,161 | $37,500 | 4 | $37,500 | $44,400 | $57,313 |
| 2021 | $1,102,522 | $32,721 | $82,956 | $74,000 | 14 | — | $28,349 | $56,618 |
| 2020 | $1,152,757 | $33,923 | $68,839 | $56,500 | 12 | — | $31,246 | $56,122 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Spillane Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2026 grants included support for educational and charitable purposes. Among the recipients, Hyannis Yacht Club Foundation describes its mission as promoting sailing and swimming activities and related instruction in Hyannis and surrounding communities. Tabor Academy says its academic programs aim to foster learning, achievement, personal responsibility, care for others, and citizenship. Dedham Country Day School describes an educational experience combining academics, arts, and athletics and fostering independent, lifelong learners.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $52,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. Recipients included Partners in Charity ($10,000), The Fund for Saint Mary’s School ($10,000), Dedham Country Day School ($5,000), Dexter Southfield School ($5,000), Hyannis Yacht Club Foundation ($5,000), Mercy Centre-Catholic Charities ($5,000), Saint Johns High School ($5,000), Tabor Academy ($5,000), Museum of Worcester ($1,500), and Adopt-A-Student ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Donald O Maloney Jr as trustee.
The Spillane Charitable Foundation is led by Donald O. Maloney Jr., Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Donald O. Maloney Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Spillane Charitable Foundation
How much does The Spillane Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Spillane Charitable Foundation gave $52K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $58K across 15 grants.
What is The Spillane Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Spillane Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,200, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Spillane Charitable Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Spillane Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Spillane Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Worcester, MA (3 grants) and Shrewsbury, MA (2 grants).
Does The Spillane Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Spillane Charitable Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Fund Continuing Educational Purposes" (8 grants).
Who are The Spillane Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Spillane Charitable Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Partners in Charity ($10,000), The Fund for Saint Mary's School ($10,000) and Dedham Country Day School ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Spillane Charitable Foundation?
The Spillane Charitable Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (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 does The Spillane Charitable Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2026 grants included support for educational and charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Spillane Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Spillane Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Spillane Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3341720. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does The Spillane Charitable Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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