Melissa and Bruce Spohler Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyGarden City, New York · EIN 45-4795955 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$145K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
40% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Als Inc | Huntingtown, MD | Support of research | $100,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | New York, NY | Educational resources and financial support | $25,000 |
| Laguardia Community College | Long Island City, NY | Educational resources and financial support | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Boston University | Boston, MA | Educational resources and financial support | $5,000 |
| Sag Harbor Partnership | Sag Harbor, NY | Support the community and preserve historic sites | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $145,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $130,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $130,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349103463
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4795955
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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