Private foundation · EIN 20-0701590 · Naples, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $185K total, median $15K. 56% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$185K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in FL
56%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST Tee of NaplescollieNaples, FLAnnual fund drive$50K
Osteogenesis Imperfecta FoundationGaithersburg, MDTo fund research$50K
Chain FoundationRichardson, TXAnnual giving$20K
Naples Garden ClubNaples, FLAnnual fund drive$19K
The League ClubNaples, FLAnnual fund drive$15K
Shelter for Abused Women & ChildrenNaples, FLTo help fund operating expenses of the shelter$11K
Early Childhood Learning CenterLakeland, FLAnnual giving$10K
Metropolitan Golf AssociationElmsford, NYTo provide financial need based scholarships to anyone in service to golf at local participating golf and country clubs.$5,000
Windward SchoolWhite Plains, NYAnnual fund drive$5,000

By state: Florida 5 · Maryland 1 · Texas 1 · New York 2

About this foundation

Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Naples, Florida, administered in care of Degna Spoldi, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $185K across 9 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Degna Spoldi Private Family Foundation give?

Florida (5 grants), Maryland (1 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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