Spunk Fund Inc
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 13-3116094 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,500 and $60,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SPUNK FUND INC THE PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 780 THIRD AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10017 |
| Phone | 2129808880 |
| Form and materials | PURPOSE OF GRANT, AMOUNT OF FUNDING REQUESTED, ANNUAL REPORT IRS DETERMINATION LETTER, AND OTHER SUPPORTERS. |
| Deadlines | LETTERS OF INQUIRY ACCEPTED YEAR-ROUND.THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING THE ACTUAL PROPOSAL IS APRIL 1. |
| Restrictions | SPUNK FUND INC. SUPPORTS INITIATIVES CONTRIBUTING TO THE ENRICHMENT AND WELL BEING OF CHILDREN. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safe Space Pictures Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | A cinematic initiative for documentary filmmakers from southwest asia & north africa. to support the programs of close-up, an independent… | $200,000 |
| Minors Inc | St Paul, MN | To provide support for the relocation of "minors" workspace, to continue the book and photo exhibit projects beyond the current project,… | $109,000 |
| Tisch Ms Research Center of New York Inc | New York, NY | To support developing immunocompetent cerebral and spinal cord organoids for the study of the immune aspect of multiple sclerosis. | $75,000 |
| The Epidavros Project Inc | New York, NY | To provide supplementary support to cover the following work for "liberal, kansas" in 2025: editor and assistant sound editor, graphics,… | $60,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | New York, NY | To define the molecular basis of sle's extreme female predominance, a critical challenge central to understanding the development of sle. | $50,000 |
| Apopo US Inc | Washington, DC | Mine victims assistance in rural cambodia - to provide assistance for up to 144 victims to access care while allowing its team to continue… | $39,657 |
| Ballet Tech Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Provide support for dance instructor salaries at the NYC public school for dance for the 2024-2025 school year. | $35,000 |
| Peace Players International | Washington, DC | The enrique moscol scholarship - to provide support for year 2 for the three enrique moscol scholars as they continue pursuing their higher… | $34,000 |
| School of American Ballet Inc | New York, NY | To support summer and winter courses diversity scholarships that covered or reduced training costs for the school of american ballet's… | $25,000 |
| University of the South - Sewanee | Sewanee, TN | To support a second offering of journeys, the undergraduate course that will examine the metaphor of an individual journey and how that… | $13,200 |
| Ugly Duckling Presse Ltd | Brooklyn, NY | To publish their entire 2024 fall season (eight books of poetry and poetry in translation). | $12,500 |
| The Rockefeller University | New York, NY | Biomedical research | $6,000 |
| Council on Foundations | Washington, DC | Membership. | $4,000 |
| Philanthropy New York | New York, NY | Membership. | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $665,357 | 14 |
| 2023 | $770,850 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512769349101011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3116094
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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