L Jack & Ella Shaw Spiers Foundation
Invitation OnlyCharlotte, North Carolina · EIN 58-2241078 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$95K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
0% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Preyer Fund - Unc Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC | Education | $50,000 |
| Janes Fund | Charlotte, NC | Community outreach | $25,000 |
| Foscoe Community Center | Banner Elk, NC | Education | $5,000 |
| YMCA in Avery | Linville, NC | Community outreach | $5,000 |
| Crossner School in Avery | Crossnore, NC | Ducation | $2,500 |
| In Reach | Charlotte, NC | Community outreach | $2,500 |
| Parkinsons | Mathews, NC | Medical | $2,500 |
| The Winfield Family Carolina Covenant Endowment | Chapel Hill, NC | Community outreach | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $112,500 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349101307
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-2241078
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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