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Spunk Fund

Name: Spunk Fund grants, 2022–2024
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

45
grants reported: $2.1M
total given: 2022–2024
filing years: $35,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

documentary research multiple young africa dance development east

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

3 grants matching “tisch” · $285,000

$75,000
Tisch Ms Research Center of New York · New York, NY · 2024
To support developing immunocompetent cerebral and spinal cord organoids for the study of the immune aspect of multiple sclerosis.
$110,000
Tisch Ms Research Center of New York · New York, NY · 2023
Dedicated program to finding the cause of and cure for multiple sclerosis
$100,000
Tisch Ms Research Center of New York · New York, NY · 2022
Dedicated program to finding the cause of and cure for multiple sclerosis

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

The Epidavros Project3 grants · $297,950
Tisch Ms Research Center of New York3 grants · $285,000
Safe Space Pictures Foundation2 grants · $285,000
Minors3 grants · $285,000
Jacob Burns Film Center2 grants · $175,000
Hospital for Special Surgery2 grants · $160,000
Ballet Tech Foundation3 grants · $105,000
Peace Players International2 grants · $64,000
Angkor Dance Troupe1 grant · $50,000
Graham Windham1 grant · $50,000

Giving over time

$631,900

2022

$770,850

2023

$665,357

2024

Grant history

All 45 reported grants, largest first.

$200,000
Safe Space Pictures Foundation · Beverly Hills, CA · 2024
A cinematic initiative for documentary filmmakers from southwest asia & north africa. To support the programs of close-up, an independent international organization which aims to promote the development of young documen… read allA cinematic initiative for documentary filmmakers from southwest asia & north africa. To support the programs of close-up, an independent international organization which aims to promote the development of young documentary filmmakers from the middle east, the caucasus & north africa. less
$120,000
Jacob Burns Film Center · 2022
Support the programs of close-up, a new independent international organization which aims to promote the development of young documentary filmmakers from the middle east/north africa region.
$120,000
The Epidavros Project · New York, NY · 2022
Support the initial phase of the edit for "liberal, kansas" leading to the first full-length version of the film and support convertint the documentary "liberal, kansas" from a feature film into a multiple part series.
$117,950
The Epidavros Project · New York, NY · 2023
Support the initial phase of the edit for "liberal, kansas" leading to the first full-length version of the film and support convertint the documentary "liberal, kansas" from a feature film into a multiple part series.
$110,000
Hospital for Special Surgery · New York, NY · 2023
Research on lupus nephritis
$110,000
Tisch Ms Research Center of New York · New York, NY · 2023
Dedicated program to finding the cause of and cure for multiple sclerosis
$109,000
Minors · St Paul, MN · 2024
To provide support for the relocation of "minors" workspace, to continue the book and photo exhibit projects beyond the current project, and to continue conducting ongoing vietnam program operations. To continue to prov… read allTo provide support for the relocation of "minors" workspace, to continue the book and photo exhibit projects beyond the current project, and to continue conducting ongoing vietnam program operations. To continue to provide humanitarian assistance in the form or much-needed basic human necessities so children can remain in schools in ha giang and dien bien. less
$100,000
Tisch Ms Research Center of New York · New York, NY · 2022
Dedicated program to finding the cause of and cure for multiple sclerosis
$93,000
Minors · St Paul, MN · 2023
Implement projects to benefit 16,000 highland ethnic minority students at 100 remote schools in five provinces in northern vietnam and continue to support fundraising efforts in the u.s.
$85,000
Safe Space Pictures Foundation · Beverly Hills, CA · 2023
A cinematic initiative for documentary filmmakers from southwest asia & north africa
$83,000
Minors · St Paul, MN · 2022
Implement projects to benefit 16,000 highland ethnic minority students at 100 remote schools in five provinces in northern vietnam and continue to support fundraising efforts in the u.s.
$75,000
Tisch Ms Research Center of New York · New York, NY · 2024
To support developing immunocompetent cerebral and spinal cord organoids for the study of the immune aspect of multiple sclerosis.
$60,000
The Epidavros Project · New York, NY · 2024
To provide supplementary support to cover the following work for "liberal, kansas" in 2025: editor and assistant sound editor, graphics, composer, traveling, promotion, and fundraising.
$55,000
Jacob Burns Film Center · 2023
Support the programs of close-up, a new independent international organization which aims to promote the development of young documentary filmmakers from the middle east/north africa region.
$50,000
Hospital for Special Surgery · New York, NY · 2024
To define the molecular basis of sle's extreme female predominance, a critical challenge central to understanding the development of sle.
$50,000
Liberty Science Center · Jersey City, NJ · 2023
To support increased accessibility for approximately 2,000 individuals through the return of sensory days at liberty science center in 2023-2024 with access to sensory-friendly enhancements to provide a welcoming enviro… read allTo support increased accessibility for approximately 2,000 individuals through the return of sensory days at liberty science center in 2023-2024 with access to sensory-friendly enhancements to provide a welcoming environment for individuals of all abilities. less
$50,000
Angkor Dance Troupe · Lowell, MA · 2022
Cambodian traditional ars organization - to educate in dance
$50,000
Graham Windham · Brooklyn, NY · 2022
Support for children who are overcoming some of life's most difficult challenges and obstacles
$50,000
University of Minnesota Foundation · Minneapolis, MN · 2022
Evaluate genetic moderation of the effects of child maltreatment on adult epigenetic modifications, physical health, and mental health.
$39,657
Apopo US · Washington, DC · 2024
Mine victims assistance in rural cambodia - to provide assistance for up to 144 victims to access care while allowing its team to continue mapping our victims assistance (va) needs for up to 300 victims in siem reap pro… read allMine victims assistance in rural cambodia - to provide assistance for up to 144 victims to access care while allowing its team to continue mapping our victims assistance (va) needs for up to 300 victims in siem reap province. less
$35,000
Ballet Tech Foundation · New York, NY · 2024
Provide support for dance instructor salaries at the nyc public school for dance for the 2024-2025 school year.
$35,000
Ballet Tech Foundation · New York, NY · 2023
Provide support for dance instructor salaries at the nyc public school for dance, including grades 9-12, during the 2019-2020 academic year.
$35,000
Theater Labrador · New York, NY · 2023
To support the production of "how to eat an orange," a one-woman play about argentine visual artist claudia bernardi, who lived through the military junta that ruled the country form 1976 to 1983.
$35,000
Ballet Tech Foundation · New York, NY · 2022
Provide support for dance instructor salaries at the nyc public school for dance, including grades 9-12, during the 2019-2020 academic year.
$34,000
Peace Players International · Washington, DC · 2024
The enrique moscol scholarship - to provide support for year 2 for the three enrique moscol scholars as they continue pursuing their higher education degrees and to continue nurturing and supporting veteran participants… read allThe enrique moscol scholarship - to provide support for year 2 for the three enrique moscol scholars as they continue pursuing their higher education degrees and to continue nurturing and supporting veteran participants as they transition into their own academic and professional pursuits. less
$30,000
Peace Players International · Washington, DC · 2023
Support peace players' jerusalem all-stars program, composed of 15 palestinian and israeli girls from east and west jerusalem, ages 15-25, with long-term opportunities to develop their basketball, leadership and conflic… read allSupport peace players' jerusalem all-stars program, composed of 15 palestinian and israeli girls from east and west jerusalem, ages 15-25, with long-term opportunities to develop their basketball, leadership and conflict resolution skills. less
$25,000
School of American Ballet · New York, NY · 2024
To support summer and winter courses diversity scholarships that covered or reduced training costs for the school of american ballet's summer and winter training programs for dancers of color.
$16,000
Five Myles · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
Support performances at fivemyles during the 20th anniversary designed to stimulate the impact of art on children and adults in underserved crown heights brooklyn community.
$13,200
University of the South - Sewanee · Sewanee, TN · 2024
To support a second offering of journeys, the undergraduate course that will examine the metaphor of an individual journey and how that metaphor is understood culturally, historically, psychologically, and aesthetically… read allTo support a second offering of journeys, the undergraduate course that will examine the metaphor of an individual journey and how that metaphor is understood culturally, historically, psychologically, and aesthetically in visual and narrative arts in our increasingly fast-paced, often transactional world. less
$12,500
Ugly Duckling Presse Ltd · Brooklyn, NY · 2024
To publish their entire 2024 fall season (eight books of poetry and poetry in translation).
$11,000
University of the South - Sewanee · Sewanee, TN · 2023
To support an undergraduate course that will examine the metaphor of an individual journey and how that metaphor is understood culturally, historically, psychologically, and aesthetically in visual and narrative art in … read allTo support an undergraduate course that will examine the metaphor of an individual journey and how that metaphor is understood culturally, historically, psychologically, and aesthetically in visual and narrative art in our increasingly fast-paced, often transactional world. less
$10,000
School of American Ballet · New York, NY · 2023
Providing support to talented young dancers the opportunity to follow in their dreams
$10,000
School of American Ballet · New York, NY · 2022
Providing support to talented young dancers the opportunity to follow in their dreams
$6,000
The Rockefeller University · New York, NY · 2024
Biomedical research
$6,000
The Rockefeller University · New York, NY · 2023
Biomedical research
$6,000
The Rockefeller University · New York, NY · 2022
Biomedical research
$4,000
Council On Foundations · Washington, DC · 2024
Membership.
$4,000
Council On Foundations · Washington, DC · 2023
Membership.
$4,000
Council On Foundations · Washington, DC · 2022
Membership.
$2,000
Philanthropy New York · New York, NY · 2024
Membership.
$1,900
Philanthropy New York · New York, NY · 2023
Dues and other.
$1,900
Philanthropy New York · New York, NY · 2022
Dues and other.
$1,000
Brain & Behavior Research Foundation · New York, NY · 2023
Provide researchers with the start-up funds they need to conduct new research projects in the most critical areas of neuroscience.
$1,000
Brain & Behavior Research Foundation · New York, NY · 2022
Provide researchers with the start-up funds they need to conduct new research projects in the most critical areas of neuroscience.
$1,000
Candid · New York, NY · 2022
Dues and other.

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