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Spaht Family Foundation at a glance

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Spaht Family Foundation

Its FY2024 filing reports that it accepted unsolicited grant applications.

$1.4M
Granted FY2023
30
Grants FY2023
8
States reached
$450k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead

Read this first · the figures below need context

52% of Spaht Family Foundation’s FY2024 grant dollars went to Trustees Of Dartmouth College, not to grantees.

Its money now reaches organizations through that sponsor, which does not report who recommended each grant. FY2024 names 17 organizations directly, so a portfolio cannot be read from it. Everything below is therefore FY2023, the last year Spaht Family Foundation named its own grantees at scale: 18 organizations, $1M. It is dated, not current.

Organizations named directly on the return

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’19
7
’20
11
’21
10
’22
18
’23
17
’24

Amber years are those where most dollars went to a sponsor.

01What it funds
01100% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2019 to 2024.

Education$4.9MEnvironment$2.5MRecreation & Sports$1.1MInternational$400kPhilanthropy$170kReligion$147kArts & Culture$145kCommunity Improvement$100kOther$0
02FY2023 · 30 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2023

  • Under $10k9 grants · $46k
  • $10k–50k14 grants · $293k
  • $50k–250k5 grants · $310k
  • $250k+2 grants · $750k
$20,000
Median grant
8
States reached
$122M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
SAVE THE REDWOODS LEAGUE$450,000
Individual grant recipient$300,000
GOLDEN GATE PARK GOLF DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION$100,000
SCHOOLS OF THE SACRED HEART$60,000
SCHOOLS OF THE SACRED HEART$50,000
SCHOOLS OF THE SACRED HEART$50,000
WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY$50,000
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP (EWG)$47,216
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE$25,000
INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS$25,000
ST MARY THE VIRGIN$25,000
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE$25,000
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY$25,000
AMERICAN RED CROSS$25,000
FOR-SITE FOUNDATION$20,000
02The need
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Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

show:

Its human-services grants (FY21–24, $60k) land where the poverty rate runs at 14%, against an area that typically sits at 10%. 100% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 10%THE HUMAN IMPACT: $10k → 14%STREET SOCCER USA: $5k → 17%THE HUMAN IMPACT: $5k → 14%AMERICAN RED CROSS: $25k → 14%AMERICAN RED CROSS: $10k → 14%AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS: $5k → 14%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

NH
WA
IL
NY
MA
NV
CA
VA
MD
NC
DC
LA
TX
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
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Where the work is directed

The same grants placed two ways: where each recipient sits, and where its stated purpose sends the money.

About 16% of Spaht Family Foundation’s grant dollars are earmarked for a different county than the recipient’s own address. By recipient address, 54% of the giving stays in CA; by stated purpose, 40%.

Spaht Family Foundationlessmore of its giving
Placed by recipient address · 20% directed abroad (not shown)
How this is measured
Recipient view: each grant at its grantee’s ZIP, mapped to a county. Directed view: each grant at the county its stated purpose names, falling back to the recipient’s county when the purpose names no place; US grants only. A county shows only if it carries the top 95% of that view’s dollars. Purposes are read from the funder’s own 990 grant descriptions.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

69%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$5.7M · 17 repeat orgs$2.5M to everyone else

Grantees it renews have grown median revenue +25% since the first grant, against +18% for those funded once.

17 repeat relationships: 15 still active in FY2023, 2 since wound down; 18 grantees were first funded in FY2023 (too recent to call). Read against FY2023, the last year this funder named its own grantees directly; its giving has since run through a sponsor, which reports no donor behind each grant.

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

17
17

Total granted

$5.7M
$2.1M

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+25%
+18%

Still filing today

76%
53%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2024, 79% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $281k went to new ones.

50%100%’19’20’21’22’23’24
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’19’20’21’22’23’24
EducationArts & CultureEnvironmentPhilanthropyHuman ServicesHealthOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • ST
    SAVE THE REDWOODS LEAGUE
    4× · 2020–2023 · $1.8M · revenue +64%
  • Southern Methodist University
    4× · 2020–2024 · $828k · revenue +26%
  • Washington and Lee University
    3× · 2022–2024 · $150k · revenue +75%

Funded once

  • TA
    TIGER ATHLETIC FOUNDATIONgraduated
    one grant, 2020 · $500k · revenue +232%
  • DC
    DARTMOUTH COLLEGE FUND
    one grant, 2021 · $500k
  • TA
    TIGER ATHLETIC FUND
    one grant, 2021 · $500k
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

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Ucsf Foundation Investment Company

The organization provides professional investment management services for endowed gifts and financial assets entrusted to the ucsf foundation.

Education
2
Golden Gate University

Golden gate university prepares individuals to lead and serve by providing high quality, practice-based educational programs in law, taxation, business and related professions - as a nonprofit institution - in an innovative and challenging…

Education
3
Npr Foundation

The npr foundation ("foundation") is organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of its sole supported organization, national public radio, inc. ("npr inc."). the foundation supports npr inc. through various activities such as…

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4
The Water Research Foundation

The purpose of the water research foundation (wrf) is a definitive research organization to advance the science of all things water to better meet the evolving needs of its subscribers and the water sector. to engage exclusively in…

Environment
5
Boston Architectural College

The bac is committed to provide excellence in design education grounded in practice and accessible to diverse communities.

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6
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The mission of mit is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century.

Education
7
The San Diego Foundation

The san diego foundation inspires enduring philanthropy and enables community solutions to improve the quality of life in our region.

Philanthropy
8
Uc Santa Barbara Foundation

The uc santa barbara foundation actively works to further the goals of the university of california, santa barbara. the foundation seeks to maintain and nurture the university's quality and distinction. on behalf of the campus, the…

Education
9
University of New Haven

The University of New Haven is a student-centered comprehensive university with an emphasis on excellence in liberal arts and professional education. Our mission is to prepare our students to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a…

Education
10
United States Naval Institute

Provide an independent forum for those who dare to read, think, speak, and write to advance the professional, literary, and scientific understanding of sea power and other issues critical to global security.

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11
Uc Riverside Foundation

To support educational, research and public functions and programs of the riverside campus of the university of california.

Education
12
Internet Society Foundation

At the internet society foundation, we focus on funding initiatives that strengthen the internet in function and reach so that it can effectively serve all people. our work advances the vision of the internet society (isoc): the internet…

International
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Tipping Point Community; the most unlike its peers is Doctors Outreach Inc. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
05the grantee network

40 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 40 of the 57 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

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Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
2
Early backer (in before they grew)
40/40
Grantees still filing
21/40
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

SCHOOLS OF THE SACRED HEART-SAN FRANCISCO: $1,857,000 · OtherSCHOOLS OF THE SACRED HEART-SAN FRANCISCOIndividual grant recipient: $520,000 · OtherIndividual grant recipientDARTMOUTH COLLEGE FUND: $500,000 · OtherDARTMOUTH COLLEGE FUNDTIGER ATHLETIC FUND: $500,000 · OtherTIGER ATHLETIC FUND+26 more: $685,550 · Other+26 moreTrustees of Dartmouth College: $1,433,333 · EducationTrustees of Dartmouth CollegeSouthern Methodist University: $827,500 · EducationSouthern Methodist UniversityTIGER ATHLETIC FOUNDATION: $500,000 · EducationTIGER ATHLETIC FOUNDATIONWashington and Lee University: $150,000 · Education+3 more: $36,500 · EducationSAVE THE REDWOODS LEAGUE: $1,783,500 · EnvironmentSAVE THE REDWOODS LEAG…ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP: $124,382 · EnvironmentENVIRONMENTAL WORKING …+2 more: $45,000 · EnvironmentTIPPING POINT COMMUNITY: $350,000 · PhilanthropyBATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION: $100,000 · PhilanthropyNANTUCKET GOLF CLUB FOUNDATION INC: $25,000 · Philanthropy+4 more: $25,000 · PhilanthropyFOR-SITE Foundation: $45,000 · Arts & CultureMuseum of Modern Art: $25,000 · Arts & CultureHEADLANDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS: $17,500 · Arts & CultureWHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART: $10,000 · Arts & Culture+1 more: $3,000 · Arts & CultureGOLDEN GATE PARK GOLF DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION: $100,000 · Youth DevelopmentAmerican National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches: $40,000 · Human ServicesTHE HUMAN IMPACT: $15,000 · Human ServicesSTREET SOCCER USA INC: $5,000 · Human Services
Other$4,062,550Education$2,947,333Environment$1,952,882Philanthropy$500,000Arts & Culture$100,500Youth Development$100,000Human Services$60,000

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetSAVE THE REDWOODS LEAGUE: $1,783,500 over 4y, 2.2% of budgetTrustees of Dartmouth College: $1,433,333 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetSouthern Methodist University: $827,500 over 4y, 0.1% of budgetTIGER ATHLETIC FOUNDATION: $500,000 over 1y, 1.3% of budgetTIPPING POINT COMMUNITY: $350,000 over 1y, 0.4% of budgetWashington and Lee University: $150,000 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP: $124,382 over 2y, 0.3% of budgetGOLDEN GATE PARK GOLF DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION: $100,000 over 1y, 5.1% of budgetBATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION: $100,000 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetFOR-SITE Foundation: $45,000 over 2y, 4.2% of budgetSan Francisco Film Society: $44,050 over 2y, 0.5% of budgetTAHOE FUND: $40,000 over 2y, 0.6% of budgetAmerican National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches: $40,000 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetNANTUCKET SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: $31,000 over 2y, 2.4% of budgetWestchester Medical Center Foundation: $30,000 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetMuseum of Modern Art: $25,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetInternational Rescue Committee INC: $25,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetNANTUCKET GOLF CLUB FOUNDATION INC: $25,000 over 1y, 0.4% of budgetINTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS: $25,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSPONSORS FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY INC: $25,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetChildren of Shelters: $20,000 over 2y, 2.8% of budgetHEADLANDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS: $17,500 over 3y, 0.2% of budgetTHE ST BERNARD PROJECT INC: $15,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetTHE HUMAN IMPACT: $15,000 over 2y, 0.7% of budgetWHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART: $10,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetPresident and Fellows of Harvard College: $10,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetTHE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY INC: $10,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetFood Bank of Northern Nevada Inc: $5,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetTHE GOODNESS WEB FOUNDATION: $5,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetFEEDING THE FOOTHILLS: $5,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSTREET SOCCER USA INC: $5,000 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetSAN FRANCISCO PARKS ALLIANCE: $5,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetDOCTORS OUTREACH INC: $5,000 over 1y, 59% of budgetSwim Across America Inc: $5,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetEl Dorado Community Foundation: $5,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetGOLDEN GATE NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVANCY: $5,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET INC: $3,000 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetTHE ONE LOVE FOUNDATION IN HONOR OF YEARDLEY LOVE INC: $1,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetAccess Institute for Psychological Services: $1,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetCHP 11-99 FOUNDATION: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Gs Donor Advised Phil…The San Francisco Fou…The Ayco Charitable F…Morgan Stanley Global…Jewish Community Fede…The Yelp FoundationAmerican Endowment Fo…Marin Community Found…Swig FoundationNational Philanthropi…Vanguard Charitable E…Silicon Valley Commun…
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management IncNY18.4× affinity11 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc · The San Francisco Foundation · The Ayco Charitable Foundation · Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc · Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco the Peninsula Marin & Sonoma · The Yelp Foundation · American Endowment Foundation · Marin Community Foundation · Swig Foundation · National Philanthropic Trust · Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program · Silicon Valley Community Foundation

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization Spaht Family Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from Spaht Family Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 40%4%15%34%60%funder's share of their income ↑0%10%20%30%40%share of the org’s income from government →median 7%
  • President and Fellows of Harvard College: 7% of income from government
  • Artists Association of Nantucket Inc: 0% of income from government
no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
4get no government money at all
7report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
0rely on government for over half their income
⤢ axis zoomed · 0–40%
typical government reliance, FY20–25
How this is measured
Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.

On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 57 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

How this is measured
Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2023, released 2023. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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The unnamed billions
grants reported with no recipient in the public record
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