The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation
The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Dania Beach, Florida. It supports organizations and communities through team member volunteerism, monetary donations, and in-kind donations, with stated areas of interest in children and families, service members, and the environment.
The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation gave $716K across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $716,172
- -53.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- -30.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,915
- -32.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $647,915
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a donation request with the required materials. The foundation says it responds by email and asks applicants to allow two to three weeks for processing.
- Review Cycle
- Submit requests at least eight weeks before the event or any print deadlines.
- Deadline
- Submit requests at least eight weeks before the event or any print deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foun
Mailing address: 1731 Radiant Drive, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Phone: (877) 829-5500
Email: community.affairs@spirit.com
Website: https://foundation.spirit.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Magdalena Morganstern (Honor Flight gift cards) ($72K). Together the top 10 received $354K.
Grant Size Distribution
188 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 173 grants of 188 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 8% to California, 6% to Texas, and 3% to Illinois. The filing lists another 15% under an unidentified state entry. Examples of recipients outside Florida include Tree People in California, Houston Food Bank in Texas, World Bicycle Relief in Illinois, and MAO Arts Studio in Delaware.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $385K (2020) to $1.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $716K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Magdalena Morganstern (Honor Flight gift cards) Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Support | $71,697 |
| YMCA of South Florida Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Support | $55,000 |
| Mano Amiga | General Support | $49,000 |
| The Humane Society of Broward County Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Support | $27,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Broward Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Support | $26,000 |
| The Patch Dania Beach Dania Beach, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Tree People Beverly Hills, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief Chicago, IL | General Support | $25,000 |
| MAO Arts Studio Lewes, DE | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $647,915 | $874,416 | $832,238 | $716,172 | 45 | $716,172 |
| 2023 | $605,736 | $1,583,699 | $1,636,487 | $1,539,121 | 65 | $1,539,121 |
| 2022 | $658,525 | $1,491,524 | $1,105,551 | $917,750 | 50 | $917,750 |
| 2021 | $272,552 | $6,039 | $453,943 | $399,500 | 27 | $399,500 |
| 2020 | $720,456 | $1,035,462 | $451,414 | $385,000 | 1 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to inspire positive change in the communities where it lives and works. It says it invests in organizations with meaningful social impact on children and families, service members, and the environment.
Its 2024 grants illustrate support for a range of organizations. For example, the National Women’s Shelter Network describes its mission as advancing the status of women, youth, children, and families experiencing homelessness, and of the shelters and safe havens serving them. Ocean Blue Project describes its work as protecting human and ocean health through community-led pollution relief, service learning, research, and youth education. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $716,172. Grant amounts ranged from $1,075 to $71,697, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grant was $71,697 to Magdalena Morganstern for Honor Flight gift cards; the filing lists its purpose as general support. Other large grants included $55,000 to YMCA of South Florida, $49,000 to Mano Amiga, $27,500 to the Humane Society of Broward County, and $26,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters Broward. Each was listed for general support.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its request instructions call for event or organization letterhead and a summary of the organization’s objectives and purpose, the event date, estimated attendance, and a detailed plan for promoting Spirit Airlines. The website also says it does not donate to online auctions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Lania Rittenhouse as president; Griselle Molina as treasurer; Yasaman Moazami-Goudarzi as secretary; and Thomas Canfield, Meisha Coulter, Bobby Schroeter, Camilo Martelo, and Linde Grindle as directors.
The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation is led by Lania Rittenhouse, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lania Rittenhouse
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Canfield
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Schroeter
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Camilo Martelo
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meisha Coulter
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linde Grindle
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Griselle Molina
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yasaman Moazami-Goudarzi
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Daniel Camejo (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Laurie Villa (2020) — President
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 Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation
How much does The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation gave $716K across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 65 grants.
What is The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,915, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (8%) and Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lauderdale, FL (8 grants), Dania Beach, FL (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Plantation, FL (2 grants).
Does The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Magdalena Morganstern (Honor Flight gift cards) ($71,697), YMCA of South Florida ($55,000) and Mano Amiga ($49,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation?
The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation reported $648K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $874K.
What does The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to inspire positive change in the communities where it lives and works. It says it invests in organizations with meaningful social impact on children and families, service members, and the environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation?
Submit a donation request with the required materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4556510. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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