Spaht Family Foundation
The Spaht Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in San Francisco, California. Established in 2019, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to advance visionary leaders and enduring initiatives across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$122.1M
+145.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.7M
+95.0% YoY
Grant Count
28
-6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$97K
+109.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation advances visionary leaders and enduring initiatives in three core areas:
- Climate/Environmental Conservation – Supporting initiatives that address climate change and promote environmental sustainability
- Mental Health – Funding mental health-related programs and initiatives
- The Arts – Supporting artistic and cultural endeavors
The foundation's approach is guided by three core values: trust in the capabilities of supported leaders and organizations, decisiveness in making efficient decisions to meet urgent needs, and continuous learning to understand complex issues and improve impact.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not have a public application process. Contact information for grant inquiries is not publicly available on their website.
Grant Range
$500 to $1,000,000
Average Grant
$166 to $29,900 (varies by reporting source)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds initiatives nationally, with primary geographic focus in:
- California
- District of Columbia
- Texas
The foundation has also funded projects in major cities including New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, as well as in Massachusetts and Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $49.7 million
- Total Revenue: $8.73 million
- Total Expenses: $4.67 million
- Total Liabilities: $3.49 million
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $122.1 million
- Total Revenue: $69.5 million
- Total Expenses: $6.4 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $122,077,362 | $49,673,493 | $37,360,859 |
| Revenue | $69,458,075 | $8,729,985 | $13,558,639 |
| Expenses | $6,353,310 | $4,669,309 | $523,223 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,868,008 | $1,439,160 | $540,673 |
| Net Investment Income | $68,587,497 | $7,420,922 | $13,245,437 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,888,621 | $2,059,780 | $1,056,612 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Holden Spaht – President and Co-Founder
- Claire Spaht – Secretary, Treasurer, and Co-Founder
Both serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOLDEN SPAHT | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| CLAIRE SPAHT | SECRETARY, TREASURER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made recent grants supporting student wellness and arts education, including endowments at major universities. The foundation continues to fund initiatives across its three core focus areas of climate, mental health, and the arts.
Spaht Family Foundation - Grant Information & Application DetailsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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