The Spionkop Charitable Trust
The Spionkop Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 24 grants totaling $2,381,000 to charitable organizations, including recipients connected with education, environmental work, and cemetery maintenance.
The Spionkop Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Spionkop Charitable Trust gave $2.4M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $99K), top state Pennsylvania. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,381,000
- +1163.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $99,208
- +742.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $2,690,964
- -17.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (5 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (48% 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 Spionkop Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 767 Third Ave 6Th Fl, New York, NY 10017-9026
Phone: (212) 867-4444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Spionkop Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Charitable - the Pratt Family Fund ($1.1M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 90 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant-dollar distribution by recipient state was reported as Pennsylvania, 48%; Ohio, 47%; New York, 3%; Washington, DC, 1%; and Florida, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Spionkop Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 19 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $446K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 782% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $189K (2023) to $2.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable - the Pratt Family Fund Cincinnati, OH | To accomplish the charitable purpose of the foundation - charitable | $1,100,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust - JPM Charitable Giving -Pratt Gregg Fund Jenkintown, PA | To accomplish the charitable purpose of the foundation - charitable | $1,100,000 |
| Dosoris Cemetery Trust New York, NY | To accomplish the charitable purpose of the foundation - charitable/cemetery trust | $16,250 |
| Ocean Conservancy Washington, DC | To accomplish the charitable purpose of the foundation - charitable/environmental | $15,000 |
| The Sundari Foundation Inc Miami, FL | To accomplish the charitable purpose of the foundation - charitable/educational | $15,000 |
| Trees for the Future Silver Springs, MD | To accomplish the charitable purpose of the foundation - charitable/educational | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable - the Pratt Family Fund Cincinnati, OH | To accomplish the charitable purpose of the foundation - charitable | $12,500 |
| Fresh Artists Philadelphia, PA | To accomplish the charitable purpose of the foundation - charitable/educational | $12,500 |
| National Philanthropic Trust - JPM Charitable Giving -Pratt Gregg Fund Jenkintown, PA | To accomplish the charitable purpose of the foundation - charitable | $12,500 |
| The Garden Club of America Endowment Fund New York, NY | To accomplish the charitable purpose of the foundation - charitable/educational/environmental | $11,250 |
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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 | $2,690,964 | $1,892,018 | $2,451,207 | $2,381,000 | 24 | $2,399,890 | $1,840,700 | $207,522 |
| 2023 | $3,246,937 | $155,554 | $248,830 | $188,500 | 16 | $198,909 | $105,633 | $212,269 |
| 2022 | $3,178,554 | $135,288 | $280,983 | $200,000 | 18 | $203,325 | $71,105 | $208,127 |
| 2021 | $3,323,087 | $587,817 | $351,556 | $270,000 | 18 | $273,275 | $521,740 | $243,658 |
| 2020 | $3,146,975 | $444,668 | $312,899 | $240,000 | 14 | — | $385,359 | $204,674 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Spionkop Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $208K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Ocean Conservancy describes its mission as protecting the ocean through science, people, and policy; Trees for the Future says it works to improve impoverished farmers’ livelihoods by revitalizing degraded lands; and Fresh Artists says it empowers K–12 children through art and supports underfunded public schools. Dosoris Cemetery Trust says its mission is to meet a cemetery’s operation and maintenance expenses.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Trust reported 24 grants totaling $2,381,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,100,000, with a median of $8,750. The two largest grants were $1,100,000 each: one to Fidelity Charitable – The Pratt Family Fund and one to National Philanthropic Trust – JPM Charitable Giving – Pratt Gregg Fund. Other reported grants included $16,250 to Dosoris Cemetery Trust, $15,000 each to Ocean Conservancy, The Sundari Foundation, and Trees for the Future, and $12,500 to Fresh Artists.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Offutt Pratt, David O Pratt, and Dosoris Trust Company as trustees.
The Spionkop Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David O. Pratt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dosoris Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Offutt Pratt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Laura P. Gregg (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas R. Pratt (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Spionkop Charitable Trust
How much does The Spionkop Charitable Trust give each year?
The Spionkop Charitable Trust gave $2.4M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $189K across 16 grants.
What is The Spionkop Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Spionkop Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $8,750, and its average grant was $99,208, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Spionkop Charitable Trust that year got $446K on average.
Where does The Spionkop Charitable Trust give grants?
The Spionkop Charitable Trust's top state is Pennsylvania, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Ohio (47%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants), Cincinnati, OH (2 grants), Jenkintown, PA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Spionkop Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Spionkop Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Spionkop Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Spionkop Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Charitable - the Pratt Family Fund ($1,112,500 across 2 grants), National Philanthropic Trust - JPM Charitable Giving -Pratt Gregg Fund ($1,112,500 across 2 grants) and Fresh Artists ($20,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Spionkop Charitable Trust?
The Spionkop Charitable Trust reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $208K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Spionkop Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Spionkop Charitable Trust?
The Trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Spionkop Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Spionkop Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7087319. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Spionkop Charitable Trust 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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