The Spofford Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 47-2593771 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$103K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $7,800.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishers Island Recreational Path Foundation | Fishers Island, NY | Bridge Replacements Fund | $35,000 |
| Educational Foundation Inc | Chapel Hill, NC | Bell McGowan '78 Hitting Bay Name Fund | $27,000 |
| Assembly House 150 Inc | Buffalo, NY | AH150 Special Design Project | $10,000 |
| Pennys Flight Foundation Inc | Locust Valley, NY | General & Unrestricted | $7,800 |
| Fishers Island Community Center Inc | Fisher Island, NY | Fishersisland.net Program | $5,000 |
| Bluffton Self Help Inc | Bluffton, SC | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Stoneridge Residents Association | Mystic, CT | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| St Johns Church | Fishers Isle, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Stephen S Johnson Memorial Fund | Greenland, NH | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Island Health Project Inc | Fishers Isle, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,100 |
| Friends of Fishers Island Theater | Fishers Isle, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Chase Bjork Foundation Inc | Concord, MA | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Oars Inc | Concord, MA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Concord-Carlisle Community Chest Inc | Concord, MA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Emerson Hospital | Concord, MA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103,400 | 15 |
| 2023 | $102,079 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531339349101303
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2593771
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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