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MELISSA AND BRUCE SPOHLER FAMILY FOUNDATION INC C/O ARMANINO
GARDEN CITY, NY · EIN 454795955 · Form 990PF · FY2025 · NTEE Z99 · Unknown · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$3.1M
expenses
$7K
net assets
$3.8M
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

The MELISSA AND BRUCE SPOHLER FAMILY FOUNDATION INC C/O ARMANINO is a private foundation that makes grants to support research, education, and community initiatives. It funds organizations focused on medical research, particularly in ALS, and provides financial support to educational institutions. The foundation also contributes to historic preservation and charitable programs in local communities.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

ALS Research Support
Provides grants to organizations conducting research on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and related neurodegenerative diseases
Community and Historic Preservation Grants
Supports local efforts in Sag Harbor to preserve historic sites and strengthen community engagement
Educational Support Program
Funds educational institutions and initiatives providing financial aid, resources, and academic support to students
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funding community support and historic preservation efforts
      Funds community support and historic preservation efforts through grants to nonprofit organizations.
  • University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
    • Funding educational resources and financial support programs
      Funds educational resources and financial support programs at academic institutions through grants.
  • Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
    • Funding research initiatives
      Funds research initiatives through grants to nonprofit organizations.
financials · form 990PF · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$3.11M
Contributions & grants$3.00M96%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$110K4%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$7K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$145K
balance sheet
Total assets$3.76M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$3.76M
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +2565.9%
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • GRACE CHURCH SCHOOL Partner — Receives grants for educational resources and financial support.
  • ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI Partner — Receives funding for educational resources and financial support.
  • LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Partner — Receives multi-year grants for educational resources and financial support.
  • PROJECT ALS INC Partner — Receives grants from the foundation to support ALS research.
  • SAG HARBOR PARTNERSHIP Partner — Receives support for community programs and historic site preservation.
  • TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY Partner — Receives funding for educational resources and financial support.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Education Investment for Access and Capacity Building
    methodology: education-investment
    By funding resources and financial aid at academic institutions, the foundation increases access to education and strengthens institutional capacity, because financial barriers are a primary constraint to educational attainment and system effectiveness.
  • Research Funding to Advance Medical Solutions
    methodology: research-funding
    By providing targeted grants for medical research, the foundation accelerates the development of long-term health interventions, because scientific inquiry is a critical pathway to innovation and improved health outcomes.