Private foundation · EIN 52-2038980 · Winston Salem, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Spm Foundation Inc

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 155 grants paid, $936K total, median $2,500. 1% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
155
$936K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in NC
1%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 40 of 155 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Makiah's Hope FoundationSt Louis, MOSupport services$118K
Lifeline ConnectUrbana, ILSupport services$50K
Riley Children's FoundationIndianapolis, INSupport services$50K
My 180 Youth ProgramSt Louis, MOSuport services$40K
Ambassador Christian SchoolHuntersville, NCSupport services$30K
St Ann's Center for ChildrenHyattsville, MDSupport services$29K
Indian River Habitat for HumanityVero Beach, FLSupport services$26K
United Against PovertyVero Beach, FLSupport services$25K
Living Faith InternationalNairobi, KESupport services$25K
Catholic CharitiesWashington, DCSupport services$21K
Big Brothersbig SistersIndianapolis, INSupport services$20K
Goodwill of Central IndianaIndianapolis, INSupport services$20K
Sycamore SchoolIndianapolis, INSupport services$20K
Depauw UniversityIndianapolis, INSupport services$15K
Lake Max Environmental CouncilCulver, INSupport services$15K
Elijah StreamsAlbany, ORSupport services$15K
Dress for SuccessIndianapolis, INSupport services$10K
Impact 100Indianapolis, INSupport services$10K
Indianapolis ZooIndianapolis, INSupport services$10K
Women for RileyIndianapolis, INSupport services$10K
Women's Care CenterSouth Bend, INSupport services$10K
Humane Society of WickensburgWickensburg, AZSupport services$10K
Little Angel GownsNoblesville, INSupport services$10K
Children's Inn at NihBethesda, MDSupport services$8,500
Moorings Educational FundVero Beach, FLSupport services$7,000
Tunnel to TowersPhiladelphia, PASupport services$7,000
American Red CrossIndianapolis, INSupport services$6,000
Washington Jesuit AcademyWashington, DCSupport services$6,000
Atlanic Classical OrchestraFort Pierce, FLSupport services$5,000
Capital Area Food BankWashington, DCSupport services$5,000
Children's Museum of IndianapolisIndianapolis, INSupport services$5,000
Culver Community Christmas BasketCulver, INSupport services$5,000
Fairbanks HospitalIndianapolis, INSupport services$5,000
Indianapolis Suzuki AcademyIndianapolis, INSupport services$5,000
Indianapolis SymphonyIndianapolis, INSupport services$5,000
McKee GardensVero Beach, FLSupport services$5,000
Northminster Presbyterian ChurchIndianapolis, INSupport services$5,000
St Paul's Episcopal ChurchIndianapolis, INSupport services$5,000
Ted Evans Music Therapy FundIndianapolis, INSupport services$5,000
Vero Art MuseumVero Beach, FLSupport services$5,000

By state: Indiana 25 · Missouri 3 · Maryland 56 · Florida 13 · District of Columbia 21 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Spm Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Winston Salem, North Carolina, administered in care of Suzanne P Murphy, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Spm Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Spm Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $936K across 155 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Spm Foundation Inc give?

Indiana (25 grants), Missouri (3 grants), Maryland (56 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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