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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 56-6061548

C D Spangler Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Charlotte, NC. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 131 grants and $27.6 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $27,611,795

    Grants listed
    131
    Assets, end of year
    $739,713,407

  • Tax year 2024

    $24,339,020

    Grants listed
    133
    Assets, end of year
    $637,576,139

  • Tax year 2023

    $24,538,240

    Grants listed
    109
    Assets, end of year
    $525,081,380

  • Tax year 2022

    $25,753,680

    Grants listed
    120
    Assets, end of year
    $467,156,525

  • Tax year 2021

    $18,775,110

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $547,764,463

  • Tax year 2020

    $18,144,730

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $449,542,357

Grants paid in 2025

131 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. FFTC - Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Endowment FundCharlotte, NC

    Program support

    $5,000,000
  2. National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyWashington, DC

    To assist in health and human services

    $5,000,000
  3. UCSF Foundation - MS & Neuroinflammation CenterSan Francisco, CA

    To assist in health and human services

    $5,000,000
  4. Arts - Capital CampaignCharlotte, NC

    Program support

    $1,000,000
  5. Charlotte Ballet - Capital CampaignCharlotte, NC

    Program support

    $1,000,000
  6. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation - Capital CampaignCharlotte, NC

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $1,000,000
  7. Harvard Business SchoolBoston, MA

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $1,000,000
  8. Case Method Institute for Education & DemocracyCambridge, MA

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $500,000
  9. Charlotte Bilingual Preschool - Capital CampaignCharlotte, NC

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $500,000
  10. Habitat for Humanity - Capital CampaignCharlotte, NC

    Program support

    $500,000
  11. Wellesley CollegeWellesley, MA

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $300,000
  12. Fidelity CharitableBoston, MA

    Program support

    $285,000
  13. United Way of Greater CharlotteCharlotte, NC

    Program support

    $275,000
  14. FFTC - Read CharlotteCharlotte, NC

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $250,000
  15. Harvard University FBO Harvard College FundDorchester, MA

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $250,000
  16. MyfuturencRaleigh, NC

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $250,000
  17. Southpark Community Foundation IncCharlotte, NC

    Program support

    $250,000
  18. Stanford UniversityStanford, CA

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $250,000
  19. Teach for America Charlotte - TriadAtlanta, GA

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $250,000
  20. The Mayo ClinicRochester, MN

    To assist in health and human services

    $250,000
  21. UNC Foundation Math Instructional FrameworkRaleigh, NC

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $250,000
  22. CMS Foundation - Loaned Executive ProgramCharlotte, NC

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $200,000
  23. Communities in SchoolsCharlotte, NC

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $200,000
  24. Heart Math Tutoring IncCharlotte, NC

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $180,000
  25. Myers Park Baptist ChurchCharlotte, NC

    Program support

    $180,000
  26. Augustine Literacy ProjectCharlotte, NC

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $150,000
  27. Crisis Assistance MinistryCharlotte, NC

    To assist in health and human services

    $150,000
  28. Darlington SchoolRome, GA

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $150,000
  29. Care Ring - Nurse - Family PartnershipCharlotte, NC

    To assist in health and human services

    $125,000
  30. Child Care Resources IncCharlotte, NC

    Program support

    $125,000
  31. Boys and Girls Clubs of the Charlotte RegionCharlotte, NC

    Program support

    $100,000
  32. Carolina Thread TrailCharlotte, NC

    Program support

    $100,000
  33. Carolina Youth CoalitionCharlotte, NC

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $100,000
  34. Charlotte Bilingual PreschoolCharlotte, NC

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $100,000
  35. Charlotte Symphony OrchestraCharlotte, NC

    Program support

    $100,000
  36. Classroom CentralCharlotte, NC

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $100,000
  37. CMS Foundation - Musical Instruments ProgramCharlotte, NC

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $100,000
  38. Ron Clark Academy - Ignite the ClassroomAtlanta, GA

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $100,000
  39. Samaritan's Purse - Continued Western NC Relief EffortsBoone, NC

    Program support

    $100,000
  40. The Conservation Fund FBO Carolina Farms Fund in CharlotteArlington, VA

    Program support

    $100,000
  41. Year Up United - FBO Charlotte BranchCharlotte, NC

    Program support

    $100,000
  42. Planned Parenthood - South AtlanticCharlotte, NC

    To assist in health and human services

    $75,000
  43. Best NCCary, NC

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $50,000
  44. Charlotte BalletCharlotte, NC

    Program support

    $50,000
  45. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library FoundationCharlotte, NC

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $50,000
  46. Children's Theatre of CharlotteCharlotte, NC

    Program support

    $50,000
  47. Greenlight Fund (charlotte)Boston, MA

    Program support

    $50,000
  48. N C Literary & Historical Assn - Black MNT College DocumentaryRaleigh, NC

    Program support

    $50,000
  49. Treescharlotte FoundationCharlotte, NC

    Program support

    $50,000
  50. Iosco Resa Adult EducationEast Tawas, MI

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $40,000
  51. Boys and Girls Clubs of Contra CostaMartinez, CA

    Program support

    $30,000
  52. Clay County Education FoundationGreen CV SPGS, FL

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $30,000
  53. Science for All LLCPhoenix, AZ

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $30,000
  54. STEM Library LabWestwego, LA

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $30,000
  55. The Ingenuity ProjectBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $30,000
  56. Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind FoundationBirmingham, AL

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $27,500
  57. Burlington County Institute of TechnologyWestampton Township, NJ

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $27,500
  58. Cleburne ISDCleburne, TX

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $27,500
  59. East Bay High School - BandGibsonton, FL

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $27,500
  60. Eloy Junior High SchoolEloy, AZ

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $27,500
  61. Grand Prairie Collegiate InstituteGrand Prairie, TX

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $27,500
  62. Loogootee High SchoolLoogootee, IN

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $27,500
  63. North Park Community School #50Buffalo, NY

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $27,500
  64. Penn State Beaver Steam Summer CampsMonace, PA

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $27,500
  65. Richard W Creteau Regional Technology CenterRochester, NH

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $27,500
  66. Robert Abbott Middle SchoolWaukegan, IL

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $27,500
  67. Robert W Groves High SchoolSavannah, GA

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $27,500
  68. Saint Joseph's CollegeRensselaer, IN

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $27,500
  69. Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett IncLawrenceville, GA

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $27,500
  70. Wabash River Career & Technical EducationMontezuma, IN

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $27,500
  71. Western School of TechnologyCatonsville, MD

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $27,500
  72. Good Fellows ClubCharlotte, NC

    Program support

    $25,000
  73. Good FriendsCharlotte, NC

    Program support

    $25,000
  74. McKinley High SchoolBuffalo, NY

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $25,000
  75. Myers Park High School FoundationCharlotte, NC

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $25,000
  76. Northwestern University - Kellogg School of ManagementEvanston, IL

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $25,000
  77. Promising PagesCharlotte, NC

    Program support

    $25,000
  78. Queen City ScholarsWilmington, DE

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $25,000
  79. Stanford University - Hoover InstitutionStanford, CA

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $25,000
  80. UNC PressChapel Hill, NC

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $25,000
  81. YMCA of Greater CharlotteCharlotte, NC

    Program support

    $25,000
  82. Aspermont ISDAspermont, TX

    Program support

    $20,000
  83. Barber County North USD 254Medicine Lodge, KS

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $20,000
  84. Ft Dodge High SchoolFort Dodge, IA

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $20,000
  85. Ft Dodge Middle SchoolFort Dodge, IA

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $20,000
  86. Future Stars IncPhoenix, AZ

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $20,000
  87. Junction Community After School Program & Family CenterJunction, TX

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $20,000
  88. Lewisburg Children's MuseumLewisburg, PA

    Program support

    $20,000
  89. Oracle Schools FoundationCatalina, AZ

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $20,000
  90. Roby CisdRoby, TX

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $20,000
  91. Rogers State University FoundationClaremore, OK

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $20,000
  92. Scouting AmericaCharlotte, NC

    Program support

    $20,000
  93. South Barber USD #255Kiowa, KS

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $20,000
  94. The Young Scientist AcademyWilmington, NC

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $20,000
  95. Trinity Episcopal SchoolCharlotte, NC

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $20,000
  96. Orlando Math CircleWinter Park, FL

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $15,000
  97. Mountain Island Charter SchoolMount Holly, NC

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $13,750
  98. Pinewood Elementary SchoolCharlotte, NC

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $13,750
  99. National Merit Scholarship CorporationEvanston, IL

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $13,495
  100. Baby BundlesCharlotte, NC

    Program support

    $10,000
  101. Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NY

    Program support

    $10,000
  102. World Affairs Council of CharlotteCharlotte, NC

    Program support

    $10,000
  103. Linville FoundationLinville, NC

    Program support

    $5,000
  104. The Marshall University FoundationHuntington, WV

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $1,000
  105. University of Louisiana - MonroeMonroe, LA

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $1,000
  106. Washington and Lee UniversityLexington, VA

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $1,000
  107. E3 PartnersSearcy, AR

    Program support

    $1,000
  108. Friends FoundationLinwood, NC

    To assist in health and human services

    $1,000
  109. Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC

    Program support

    $1,000
  110. St Andrew's United Methodist ChurchCharlotte, NC

    Program support

    $1,000
  111. Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL

    Program support

    $1,000
  112. Culver-Stockton CollegeCanton, MO

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $500
  113. Lemoyne CollegeSyracuse, NY

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $500
  114. Manhattan UniversityBronx, NY

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $500
  115. American Cancer SocietyOklahoma City, OK

    To assist in health and human services

    $500
  116. Creative Player Sports FoundationCharlotte, NC

    Program support

    $500
  117. Humane Society of York CountyFort Mill, SC

    Program support

    $500
  118. Manna FoodbankMills River, NC

    Program support

    $500
  119. St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    To assist in health and human services

    $500
  120. Virginia Creeper Trail ConservancyDamascus, VA

    Program support

    $500
  121. Wildlife Rescue of CharlotteCharlotte, NC

    Program support

    $500
  122. Wofford College - Terrier ClubSpartanburg, SC

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $500
  123. UNC - Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $300
  124. Appalachian State University FoundationBoone, NC

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $250
  125. Davidson College Presbyterian ChurchDavidson, NC

    Program support

    $250
  126. Lake Norman Humane SocietyMooresville, NC

    Program support

    $250
  127. Loaves & FishesCharlotte, NC

    Program support

    $250
  128. North Mecklenburg Animal RescueConcord, NC

    Program support

    $250
  129. Pawsitively Pampered Pets RescueHuntersville, NC

    Program support

    $250
  130. St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    To assist in health and human services

    $250
  131. UNC Charlotte FoundationCharlotte, NC

    To assist in educational opportunities

    $250

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education27 grants $2,249,99558% of the total
  2. Community development2 grants $535,00014% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $275,0007% of the total
  4. Health3 grants $250,7506% of the total
  5. Arts and culture4 grants $210,0005% of the total
  6. Human services5 grants $186,2505% of the total
  7. 5 other causes10 grants $158,0004% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. North Carolina63 grants $13,129,050
  2. California4 grants $5,305,000
  3. District of Columbia1 grant $5,000,000
  4. Massachusetts5 grants $2,100,000
  5. Georgia5 grants $555,000
  6. New York6 grants $348,500
  7. Minnesota1 grant $250,000
  8. Texas5 grants $115,000
  9. Virginia3 grants $101,500
  10. Arizona4 grants $97,500

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Meredith R SpanglerCHAIRMAN Hours 0Pay $0
  • W D Cornwell JrVP/SEC/TR/DIR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Anna Spangler NelsonVP/DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Abigail R SpanglerDIRECTOR/PRES Hours 0Pay $0
  • Cindy L MarrASST VP/ASST SEC Hours 0Pay $0
  • Meghan G EllisASST VP/ASST SEC Hours 0Pay $0
  • Meredith Spangler Nelson RhyneVP/ASST SEC Hours 0Pay $0

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