The Spofford Foundation Inc

Grantmaker Wilmington, DE EIN: 47-2593771

The Spofford Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It reported making 15 grants totaling $103,400 in 2024.

Key facts about The Spofford Foundation Inc

In short: The Spofford Foundation Inc gave $103K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
47-2593771
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$103,400
Grants made (2024)
15
Average grant
$6,893
Median grant
$2,500
New grantees (estimate)
27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2024)
Primary geography
New York (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$103K

+1.3% YoY

Grant Count

15

-46.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

+89.1% YoY

Is The Spofford Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

27%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $6K. How we count

Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.

  • 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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 grantees describe work in areas including community activities, health care, scientific research, arts and architecture, education, brain health, and river conservation. For example, Fishers Island Community Center Inc says it provides cultural, educational, athletic, and social activities for island residents; Pennys Flight Foundation Inc says it advances scientific research and improves the lives of people affected by NF1; and Assembly House 150 Inc says it operates an experimental art and architecture space and hosts public exhibitions and educational programs.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 15 grants totaling $103,400 in 2024. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $35,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest grants included $35,000 to Fishers Island Recreational Path Foundation for its Bridge Replacements Fund, $27,000 to Educational Foundation Inc for the Bell McGowan ’78 Hitting Bay Name Fund, and $10,000 to Assembly House 150 Inc for its AH150 Special Design Project. Other grants included $7,800 to Pennys Flight Foundation Inc and $5,000 to Fishers Island Community Center Inc.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, recipient-state shares of grant dollars were NY 62%, NC 26%, MA 3%, SC 3%, and CT 3%. The listed grants also included a recipient in New Hampshire.

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Share of all 15 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

Fishers IsleConcordBuffaloFisher IslandFishers IslandGreenlandSouthern PnesNew YorkBedfordRidgefieldSouthern PinesWellesley HillsBethelBlufftonBrooklynChapel HillFraminghamGlen CoveGouldsboroHilton Head Island

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K16 grants201914 grants202017 grants202112 grants202228 grants202315 grants2024

From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2019) to $103K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $103K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Fishers Island Recreational Path Foundation: $35KFishers Island RecreationalPath Foundation$35KEducational Foundation Inc: $27KEducational Foundation Inc$27KAssembly House 150 Inc: $10KAssembly House 150 Inc$10KPennys Flight Foundation Inc: $8KPennys Flight Foundation Inc$8KFishers Island Community Center Inc: $5KFishers Island CommunityCenter Inc$5KBluffton Self Help Inc: $3KBluffton Self Help Inc$3KStoneridge Residents Association: $3KStoneridge ResidentsAssociation$3KSt Johns Church: $3KSt Johns Church$3KStephen S Johnson Memorial Fund: $3KStephen S Johnson MemorialFund$3KIsland Health Project Inc: $2KIsland Health Project Inc$2K

The largest 2024 recipient was Fishers Island Recreational Path Foundation ($35K). Together the top 10 received $98K.

Grant Size Distribution

86 grants across all recorded years

86<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 86 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fishers Island Recreational Path Foundation Fishers Island, NYBridge Replacements Fund$35,000
Educational Foundation Inc Chapel Hill, NCBell McGowan '78 Hitting Bay Name Fund$27,000
Assembly House 150 Inc Buffalo, NYAH150 Special Design Project$10,000
Pennys Flight Foundation Inc Locust Valley, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$7,800
Fishers Island Community Center Inc Fisher Island, NYFishersisland.net Program$5,000
Bluffton Self Help Inc Bluffton, SCGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000
Stoneridge Residents Association Mystic, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000
St Johns Church Fishers Isle, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Stephen S Johnson Memorial Fund Greenland, NHGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Island Health Project Inc Fishers Isle, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$2,100

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grant total Number of grants
2024 $103,400 15
2023 $102,079 28
2022 $76,200 12
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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Holly Bell, Alexandra Johnston, Jennifer Sanger, Charles Spofford, and Nick Spofford as directors. Alexandra Johnston is also listed as vice president; Charles Spofford as secretary and treasurer; and Nick Spofford as president.

The Spofford Foundation Inc is led by Nick Spofford, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Nick Spofford

    Director & President

    On filings since 2019

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alexandra Johnston

    Director & Vice President

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Charles Spofford

    Director, Secretary & Treasurer

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Holly Bell

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer Sanger

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754

Frequently asked questions about The Spofford Foundation Inc

How much does The Spofford Foundation Inc give each year?

The Spofford Foundation Inc gave $103K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $102K across 28 grants.

What is The Spofford Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

The Spofford Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,893, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Spofford Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.

Where does The Spofford Foundation Inc give grants?

The Spofford Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Concord, MA (4 grants) and Fishers Isle, NY (3 grants).

Does The Spofford Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 73% of The Spofford Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

Who are The Spofford Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

The Spofford Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Fishers Island Recreational Path Foundation ($35,000), Educational Foundation Inc ($27,000) and Assembly House 150 Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

What does The Spofford Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe work in areas including community activities, health care, scientific research, arts and architecture, education, brain health, and river conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Spofford Foundation Inc?

The foundation states that it 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 Spofford Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Spofford Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2593771. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

Does The Spofford Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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