The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 82-4556510

Foundation Overview

Based in Dania Beach, FL, The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation has awarded 220 grants totaling $4,558,621 to organizations in Florida, California and 22 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $400 to $385,000, with a median award of $17,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$4,558,621
Total Assets
$605,736
Median Grant (all grants)
$17,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
65
Median Grant
$15,000
% Median Grant Decline
-25% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Highly Accessible: 78%

51 of 65 recipients (78%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.

Geographic Focus
Florida

56% of grants are awarded in Florida, with additional funding distributed across 27 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Florida, funding concentrates in Fort Lauderdale (42%), Miami (12%), Coral Springs (6%).

Funding Trajectory
+300%

Strong 300% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects

Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
The Humane Society Of Broward County $100,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2023
Ymca Of South Florida $50,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2023
The First Tee Of Broward $20,000 Coral Springs, FL, US General Support 2023
Mano Amiga $134,000 Moca, Foreign, RQ General Support 2023
Community Foundation Of Broward $100,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2023
All Hands And Hearts - Ft Myers $20,000 Mattapoisett, MA, US General Support 2023
Arc Broward $2,500 Sunrise, FL, US General Support 2023
Atp Charity Gold Tournament $2,500 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US General Support 2023
Boys & Gilrs Club Broward $12,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2023
Broward Center For The Performing Arts $105,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2023
Broward College $50,000 Weston, FL, US General Support 2023
Coalition For Asia America Families $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Magdalena Morganstern (Honor Flight Gift Cards) $52,523 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2023
Nsu Art Museum $61,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2023
Orlando Community Youth & Trust $25,000 Orlando, FL, US General Support 2023
Reggea Girlz Foundation $20,000 Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US General Support 2023
Sachamama $10,000 Miami Beach, FL, US General Support 2023
Soldier's Angels $25,000 San Antonio, TX, US General Support 2023
The Patch Dania Beach $25,000 Dania Beach, FL, US General Support 2023
Aviation High School $9,998 Long Island City, NY, US General Support 2023
Bf Aerospace $10,000 Sunrise, FL, US General Support 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters Broward $40,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2023
Casa Of New Hampshire $15,000 Manchester, NH, US General Support 2023
Center On Halsted $20,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2023
Children's Hunger Alliance $10,000 Columbus, OH, US General Support 2023
Cindy Robinson (Reimburse Restaurant Vouchers Golf $1,000 Dania Beach, FL, US General Support 2023
Club Deportivo De Beisbol $15,000 Certegena, Bolivar, CO General Support 2023
Collective Medicine (Az) $5,000 Tuba City, AZ, US General Support 2023
Cradles To Crayons (Boston Chapter) $10,000 Newton, MA, US General Support 2023
Curls On The Block $10,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2023
East Bay Agency For Children $10,000 Oakland, CA, US General Support 2023
F-cancer $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2023
Flng Foundation $10,000 St Augustine, FL, US General Support 2023
Friends Of Fisher House Charleston $10,000 Xharleston, SC, US General Support 2023
Friends Of The Underline $25,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2023
Fundacion Hogar Ninto Jesus $10,000 San Juan, Foreign, RQ General Support 2023
Grand Stand Down Syndrome Society $10,000 Myrtle Beach, SC, US General Support 2023
Homeless Veterans Services Of Dallas $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Support 2023
Houston's Children's Charity $25,000 Houston, TX, US General Support 2023
India Association Of Minnesota $10,000 Saint Paul, MN, US General Support 2023
Keep Pensacola Beautiful $20,000 Pensacola, FL, US General Support 2023
Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful $10,000 Tampa, FL, US General Support 2023
Keeping Kids In School $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2023
Kids Not For Sale $25,000 Las Vegas, NV, US General Support 2023
La Sed $20,000 Detroit, MI, US General Support 2023
Make-a-wish Southern Fl $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2023
Marine Corp Scholarship Foundation $2,200 Alexandria, VA, US General Support 2023
Pflag New Orleans $10,000 New Orleans, LA, US General Support 2023
Phoenuix Children's Foundation $15,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Support 2023
Project 150 Las Vegas $15,000 Las Vegas, NV, US General Support 2023
Royal Dames For Cancer Research $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2023
Sacred Seeds $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2023
Second Helpings - Indianapolis $20,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Support 2023
Shephard Center Foundation $100,000 Atlanta, GA, US General Support 2023
Susan G Koman Breast Cancer $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Support 2023
The Gay And Lesbian Community Center $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
The Safe Alliance $10,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2023
Trans American Swaps Llc $1,000 Doral, FL, US General Support 2023
Tree People $20,000 Beverly Hills, CA, US General Support 2023
Unearth And Empower Communities $20,000 Compton, CA, US General Support 2023
Veterans Club - Louisville $20,000 Louisville, KY, US General Support 2023
Veterans Place $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2023
Vip Shuttle Services $400 Dania Beach, FL, US General Support 2023
Vision Trust International (Aunt Tatiana Dr) $20,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Support 2023
Wish Foundation Inc $10,000 Atlanta, GA, US General Support 2023
The Humane Society Of Broward County $20,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2022
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University $25,000 Daytona Beach, FL, US General Support 2022
Ymca Of South Florida $50,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2022
Women In Distress Broward County $20,000 Margate, FL, US General Support 2022
The First Tee Of Broward $22,000 Coral Springs, FL, US General Support 2022
Mano Amiga $17,000 Moca, Foreign, RQ General Support 2022
Girl Scouts Of Tropical Florida $20,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2022
Jack And Jill Children's Center $20,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2022
Face Forward International $22,500 Beverly Hills, CA, US General Support 2022
Community Foundation Of Broward $20,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2022
Pace Center For Girls $35,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2022
Alpha Omega Veterans Services $20,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2022
Banco Mercantil $20,000 Panama City, Panama, PM General Support 2022
Big Dog Ranch Rescue $20,000 Loxahatchee Groves, FL, US General Support 2022
Black Girls Break Bread Inc $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
Boys & Gilrs Club Broward $500 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2022
Boys & Girls Club Of Atlantic City $10,000 Atlantic City, NJ, US General Support 2022
Broward Center For The Performing Arts $20,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2022
Broward Children's Center $20,000 Pompano Beach, FL, US General Support 2022
Cameron Boyce Foundation $1,000 Sherman Oaks, CA, US General Support 2022
Children Incorporated Costa Rica $10,000 North Chesterfield, VA, US General Support 2022
Children's Aid Club $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2022
Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center $20,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2022
Coalition For Asia America Families $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Community Human Services Foundation $10,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2022
Earth Force $15,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2022
Fisher House Salt Lake City $15,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US General Support 2022
Futbol Con Corazon $20,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2022
Georgia Veteran's Day Association $20,000 Kennesaw, GA, US General Support 2022
Gigi's Playhouse $20,000 Miami Lakes, FL, US General Support 2022
Global Gardens $20,000 Pembroke Pines, FL, US General Support 2022
Habitat For Humanity Of Las Vegas $15,000 Las Vegas, NV, US General Support 2022
Houston Children's Society $20,000 Houston, TX, US General Support 2022
Jean Wiener $10,000 Caracol, Foreign, HA General Support 2022
Kids Kicking Cancer $10,000 Southfield, MI, US General Support 2022
Luke's Wings $15,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Magdalena Morganstern (Veterans Gift Cards) $20,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2022
Mandy's Farm $20,000 Los Ranchos De Albuque, NM, US General Support 2022
Nsu Art Museum $25,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2022
Orlando Community Youth & Trust $10,000 Orlando, FL, US General Support 2022
Our Little Roses $20,000 Biscayne Park, FL, US General Support 2022
Paper 220128 $15,000 Miramar, FL, US General Support 2022
Reggea Girlz Foundation $20,000 Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US General Support 2022
Sachamama $20,000 Miami Beach, FL, US General Support 2022
Soldier's Angels $20,000 San Antonio, TX, US General Support 2022
The International Girls Academy $4,750 Newark, NJ, US General Support 2022
The Nature Conservancy Costa Rica $10,000 Arlington, VA, US General Support 2022
The Patch Dania Beach $20,000 Dania Beach, FL, US General Support 2022
Urban League Broward County $50,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2022
Urban Roots $20,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
The Humane Society Of Broward County $20,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2022
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University $25,000 Daytona Beach, FL, US General Support 2022
Ymca Of South Florida $50,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2022
Women In Distress Broward County $20,000 Margate, FL, US General Support 2022
The First Tee Of Broward $22,000 Coral Springs, FL, US General Support 2022
Mano Amiga $17,000 Moca, Foreign, RQ General Support 2022
Girl Scouts Of Tropical Florida $20,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2022
Jack And Jill Children's Center $20,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2022
Face Forward International $22,500 Beverly Hills, CA, US General Support 2022
Community Foundation Of Broward $20,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2022
Pace Center For Girls $35,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2022
Alpha Omega Veterans Services $20,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2022
Banco Mercantil $20,000 Panama City, Panama, PM General Support 2022
Big Dog Ranch Rescue $20,000 Loxahatchee Groves, FL, US General Support 2022
Black Girls Break Bread Inc $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
Boys & Gilrs Club Broward $500 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2022
Boys & Girls Club Of Atlantic City $10,000 Atlantic City, NJ, US General Support 2022
Broward Center For The Performing Arts $20,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2022
Broward Children's Center $20,000 Pompano Beach, FL, US General Support 2022
Cameron Boyce Foundation $1,000 Sherman Oaks, CA, US General Support 2022
Children Incorporated Costa Rica $10,000 North Chesterfield, VA, US General Support 2022
Children's Aid Club $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2022
Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center $20,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2022
Coalition For Asia America Families $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Community Human Services Foundation $10,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2022
Earth Force $15,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2022
Fisher House Salt Lake City $15,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US General Support 2022
Futbol Con Corazon $20,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2022
Georgia Veteran's Day Association $20,000 Kennesaw, GA, US General Support 2022
Gigi's Playhouse $20,000 Miami Lakes, FL, US General Support 2022
Global Gardens $20,000 Pembroke Pines, FL, US General Support 2022
Habitat For Humanity Of Las Vegas $15,000 Las Vegas, NV, US General Support 2022
Houston Children's Society $20,000 Houston, TX, US General Support 2022
Jean Wiener $10,000 Caracol, Foreign, HA General Support 2022
Kids Kicking Cancer $10,000 Southfield, MI, US General Support 2022
Luke's Wings $15,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Magdalena Morganstern (Veterans Gift Cards) $20,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2022
Mandy's Farm $20,000 Los Ranchos De Albuque, NM, US General Support 2022
Nsu Art Museum $25,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2022
Orlando Community Youth & Trust $10,000 Orlando, FL, US General Support 2022
Our Little Roses $20,000 Biscayne Park, FL, US General Support 2022
Paper 220128 $15,000 Miramar, FL, US General Support 2022
Reggea Girlz Foundation $20,000 Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US General Support 2022
Sachamama $20,000 Miami Beach, FL, US General Support 2022
Soldier's Angels $20,000 San Antonio, TX, US General Support 2022
The International Girls Academy $4,750 Newark, NJ, US General Support 2022
The Nature Conservancy Costa Rica $10,000 Arlington, VA, US General Support 2022
The Patch Dania Beach $20,000 Dania Beach, FL, US General Support 2022
Urban League Broward County $50,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2022
Urban Roots $20,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2022
The Humane Society Of Broward County $25,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2021
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University $25,000 Daytona Beach, FL, US General Support 2021
Ymca Of South Florida $30,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2021
Women In Distress Broward County $10,000 Margate, FL, US General Support 2021
The First Tee Of Broward $2,500 Coral Springs, FL, US General Support 2021
Mano Amiga $17,000 Moca, N/A, RQ General Support 2021
Coral Gables Community Foundation $10,000 Coral Gables, FL, US General Support 2021
Girl Scouts Of Tropical Florida $20,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2021
Jack And Jill Children's Center $15,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2021
The First Tee Of Broward $15,000 Coral Springs, FL, US General Support 2021
Sknvue $10,000 Oceanside, CA, US General Support 2021
Face Forward International $10,000 Beverly Hills, CA, US General Support 2021
Interfaith Center On Corporate Responsibility $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Winterfest Boat Parade $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2021
The American Red Cross $25,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2021
Ronald Mcdonald House Greater Las Vegas $5,000 Las Vegas, NV, US General Support 2021
Latino Pilots Association $15,000 Atlantic Beach, FL, US General Support 2021
Community Foundation Of Broward $50,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2021
Pace Center For Girls $5,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2021
Boys & Girls Club Of Manchester $10,000 Manchester, NH, US General Support 2021
Latino Caucus Foundation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2021
The American Red Cross $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2021
The Children's Diagnostic & Treatment $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2021
Fundacion Hogar Ninito Jesus $10,000 San Juan, N/A, RQ General Support 2021
History Miami Museum $10,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2021
Adrienne Arsht Center $25,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2021
Soccer For Peace Foundation Inc $10,000 Aventura, FL, US General Support 2021
The Humane Society Of Broward County $25,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2021
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University $25,000 Daytona Beach, FL, US General Support 2021
Ymca Of South Florida $30,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2021
Women In Distress Broward County $10,000 Margate, FL, US General Support 2021
The First Tee Of Broward $2,500 Coral Springs, FL, US General Support 2021
Mano Amiga $17,000 Moca, Foreign, RQ General Support 2021
Coral Gables Community Foundation $10,000 Coral Gables, FL, US General Support 2021
Girl Scouts Of Tropical Florida $20,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2021
Jack And Jill Children's Center $15,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2021
The First Tee Of Broward $15,000 Coral Springs, FL, US General Support 2021
Sknvue $10,000 Oceanside, CA, US General Support 2021
Face Forward International $10,000 Beverly Hills, CA, US General Support 2021
Interfaith Center On Corporate Responsibility $10,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Winterfest Boat Parade $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2021
The American Red Cross $25,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2021
Ronald Mcdonald House Greater Las Vegas $5,000 Las Vegas, NV, US General Support 2021
Latino Pilots Association $15,000 Atlantic Beach, FL, US General Support 2021
Community Foundation Of Broward $50,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2021
Pace Center For Girls $5,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2021
Boys & Girls Club Of Manchester $10,000 Manchester, NH, US General Support 2021
Latino Caucus Foundation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2021
The American Red Cross $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2021
The Children's Diagnostic & Treatment $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Support 2021
Fundacion Hogar Ninito Jesus $10,000 San Juan, Foreign, RQ General Support 2021
History Miami Museum $10,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2021
Adrienne Arsht Center $25,000 Miami, FL, US General Support 2021
Soccer For Peace Foundation Inc $10,000 Aventura, FL, US General Support 2021
See Attachment $385,000 Miramar, FL, US General Support 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 82-4556510
Website http://www.foundation.spirit.com
Address 2800 EXECUTIVE WAY Miramar, FL 33025-0000

Key People (8)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Spirit Airlines Charitable Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Treasurer Griselle Molina
Director Thomas Canfield
Secretary Yasaman Moazami-goudarzi
President Lania Rittenhouse
Director Meisha Coulter

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.