Jackson E and Evelyn G Spears Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6085261 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$114K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$864K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
70% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation | Pleasanton, CA | General fund - for annual expenses | $55,000 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall | Wallingford, CT | General fund - for annual expenses | $10,000 |
| New York Cares | New York, NY | General fund - for annual expenses | $10,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | General fund - for annual expenses | $10,000 |
| St Basil Greek Orthodox Church | Troy, NY | General fund - for annual expenses | $10,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | General fund - for annual expenses | $10,000 |
| Indian Mountain School | Lakeville, CT | General fund - for annual expenses | $5,000 |
| Music in the Mountains | Durango, CO | General fund - for annual expenses | $1,500 |
| Pagosa Springs Medical Center Foundation | Pagosa Springs, CO | General fund - for annual expenses | $1,000 |
| Pagosa Springs Rotary | Pagosa Springs, CO | General fund - for annual expenses | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $113,500 | 10 |
| 2024 | $103,710 | 21 |
| 2023 | $79,510 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601279349102545
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6085261
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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