Private foundation · EIN 20-2017017 · Wayland, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stephanie H and David a Spina 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: 16 grants paid, $2.0M total, median $45K. 81% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$2.0M
Median grant
$45K
Stays in MA
81%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Wily NetworkNewton, MACommunity & charitable - fund-a-scholar program$650K
Partners in HealthBoston, MACommunity & charitable - providing quality health care for everyone$500K
St Elizabeth Episcopal ChurchSudbury, MAReligious$165K
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine - FlintEast Lansing, MIEducational - chm filing campus grant fund$145K
New England Center and Homes for VeteransBoston, MACommunity & charitable - multidimensional service for veterans$115K
More Than Words MtwyouthWaltham, MAYouth development and support$75K
Nativity School of WorcesterWorcester, MAEducational - teaching fellows program$50K
Fresh Start Furniture BankHudson, MACommunity & charitable - furniture for families in need$50K
Planned Parenthood League of MassachusettsBoston, MACommunity & charitable - pplm annual fund$40K
United Way of Mass BayBoston, MAVarious community projects$30K
Catholic Schools FoundationBoston, MACatholic education$30K
The Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation TrustNew London, NHCommunity - protection and conservation of land$25K
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIEducational$25K
Family Aid BostonBoston, MASafe haven for families struggling with homelessness$25K
College of the Holy CrossWorcester, MACommunity & charitable - annual fund$25K
SpoonfullsNewton, MACommunity - food delivered for people in need$15K

By state: Massachusetts 13 · Michigan 2 · New Hampshire 1

About this foundation

Stephanie H and David a Spina Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wayland, Massachusetts, administered in care of David a and Stephanie H Spina, tax-exempt since 2005. 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 Stephanie H and David a Spina 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 Stephanie H and David a Spina Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.0M across 16 grants, a median of $45K.

Where does Stephanie H and David a Spina Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (13 grants), Michigan (2 grants), New Hampshire (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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