Spray Foundation Inc

EIN 58-2219018 · NY · NTEE T22Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$50K Funds in NY, PA, CT +11
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Spray Foundation Inc based in NY paid 32 grants totaling $3.3M to 32 organizations across 14 states. Individual grants ranged from $25K to $685K, with a median of $50K. Its largest recipients included MELMARK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, LAUREL HOUSE, and ATLANTA SPEECH SCHOOL. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$14,117,303
Giving (latest yr)
$3,310,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
32
Median grant
$50K
Recipients
32
States reached
14
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Melmark Charitable Foundation$685,000
  • Laurel House$310,000
  • Atlanta Speech School$230,000
  • American Farmland Trust$200,000
  • Earthjustice$150,000

Where grants went

  • New York$825,000 · 11 grants
  • Pennsylvania$685,000 · 1 grant
  • Connecticut$310,000 · 1 grant
  • Kentucky$300,000 · 4 grants
  • Idaho$275,000 · 3 grants
  • Georgia$230,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (32)

Melmark Charitable Foundation
Berwyn, PA
Scholarship Program
$685,000
Laurel House
Stamford, CT
Resources to Recover Program
$310,000
Atlanta Speech School
Atlanta, GA
Support Programs & Policies Focusing on Literacy & Language Development
$230,000
American Farmland Trust
Washington, DC
Support Programs and Policies That Help Save Farmland, Farmers & the Environment
$200,000
Wood River Land Trust
Hailey, ID
To Support the Land Trust IN Preserving and Protecting the Big Wood River, Its Tributaries, and the Treasured Landscapes of Central Idaho
$150,000
Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana
New York, NY
Flamenco Dance Company
$150,000
Earthjustice
New York, NY
Environmental Law Programs
$150,000
Transylvania University
Lexington, KY
Scholarship Program
$150,000
Spoons Across America
New York, NY
Educating Children, Teachers, and Families About the Benefits of Healthy Eating
$125,000
Spur Community Foundation
Ketchum, ID
Support Arts, Activities, Facilities, and Programs Offered to the Community
$100,000
West Side Campaign Against Hunger
New York, NY
Alleviate Hunger by Ensuring That All New Yorkers Have Access With Dignity to a Choice of Healthy Food
$100,000
Path to College Fellowship
West Palm Beach, FL
Provide Guidance, Career Exposure, and Encouragement to Students With High Academic Aspirations From
$75,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Spray Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Spray Foundation Inc reported 32 itemized grants totaling $3.3M. Individual grants ranged from $25K to $685K (median $50K).

Recent recipients include MELMARK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, LAUREL HOUSE, ATLANTA SPEECH SCHOOL, among 32 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Spray Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Spray Foundation Inc gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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