The Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation
The Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Woodbury, New York. It made 12 grants totaling $58,359 in 2024, with listed awards supporting organizations in New York and other states.
The Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation gave $58K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 58% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $58,359
- +66.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +71.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,863
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $460,645
- -7.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (70% 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 Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation accepts written requests with a complete description of the organization making the request. It accepts applications at any time, and states that no restrictions or limitations apply.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: The Sporkin Family Char Foundation
Mailing address: 9 The Grasslands, Woodbury, NY 11797
Phone: (516) 769-5192
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Author's Guild Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in New York (70% of grant dollars), Washington, DC (17%), New Jersey (9%), Illinois (4%), and Texas (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $10K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 157% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 240% of 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 $14K (2020) to $58K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Author's Guild Foundation New York, NY | Education and Community Advancement | $15,100 |
| Holocaust Museum Washington, DC | Education and Community Advancement | $10,000 |
| Resolution Project New York, NY | Education and Community Advancement | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth El of Huntington Huntington, NY | Education and Community Advancement | $9,145 |
| Spring Street Climate Fud Brooklyn, NY | Education and Community Advancement | $5,000 |
| Sammy Gelband Foundation Short Hills, NJ | Education and Community Advancement | $5,000 |
| Housewares Charity Foundation Rosemont, IL | Education and Community Advancement | $2,000 |
| Westchester Reform Temple Scarsdale, NY | Education and Community Advancement | $1,000 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse Chicago, IL | Education and Community Advancement | $500 |
| Susan G Komen for the Cure Dallas, TX | Education and Community Advancement | $260 |
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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 | $460,645 | $24,222 | $62,604 | $58,359 | 12 | $62,604 | $24,222 | $26,068 |
| 2023 | $499,027 | $14,817 | $38,773 | $35,027 | 7 | $38,773 | $14,817 | $25,180 |
| 2022 | $522,983 | $7,536 | $37,076 | $32,387 | 13 | $37,076 | $7,536 | $25,453 |
| 2021 | $552,523 | $521,407 | $24,448 | $22,716 | 11 | $24,448 | $1,407 | $3,531 |
| 2020 | $55,564 | $10,681 | $13,989 | $13,761 | 3 | — | $681 | $2,385 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were reported under the purpose “education and community advancement.” Recipients included cultural, educational, religious, health, and other charitable organizations. For example, the Housewares Charity Foundation, which received $2,000, describes its mission as raising funds for designated charities and promoting the philanthropic image of the housewares industry.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $58,359. Grants ranged from $104 to $15,100, with a median award of $3,500. Notable grants included $15,100 to the Author’s Guild Foundation, $10,000 each to the Holocaust Museum and the Resolution Project, $9,145 to Temple Beth El of Huntington, and $5,000 each to Spring Street Climate Fud and the Sammy Gelband Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bradley D. Sporkin as president, and Karyn B. Sporkin, Danielle M. Sporkin, and Eric N. Sporkin as directors.
The Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation is led by Bradley D. Sporkin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bradley D. Sporkin
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Danielle M. Sporkin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric N. Sporkin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karyn B. Sporkin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation
How much does The Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation gave $58K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 7 grants.
What is The Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $4,863, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (17%) and New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does The Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education and Community Advancement" (12 grants).
Who are The Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Author's Guild Foundation ($15,100), Holocaust Museum ($10,000) and Resolution Project ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation?
The Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation reported $461K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were reported under the purpose “education and community advancement.” Recipients included cultural, educational, religious, health, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation?
The filing says the foundation accepts written requests with a complete description of the organization making the request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3685258. 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Sporkin Family Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-sporkin-family-charitable-foundation-morg_21c344f7068a47338ef3f10ff34058de
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