Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 138 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $80M; Part I reports $67M in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donors TrustAlexandria, VA | Donor advised fund contribution | $5.0M |
| Donors TrustAlexandria, VA | Donor advised fund contribution | $5.0M |
| Donors TrustAlexandria, VA | Donor advised fund contribution | $5.0M |
| Heritage FoundationWashington, DC | Education and research | $5.0M |
| Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI | Construction of the graduate school of classical education and endowment | $5.0M |
| Texas A&m UniversityCollege Station, TX | Bush school of government and public service graduate program | $3.5M |
| Texas A&m UniversityCollege Station, TX | Bush school of government and public service graduate program | $3.5M |
| Donors TrustAlexandria, VA | Donor advised fund contribution | $3.0M |
| Independent Women's ForumWinchester, VA | The winning women program | $2.5M |
| Donors TrustAlexandria, VA | Donor advised fund contribution | $2.0M |
| Hazelden Betty Ford FoundationCenter City, MN | Family and children's programs | $2.0M |
| Mayo ClinicRochester, MN | Support of integrated clinical practice, education and research | $2.0M |
| The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy StudiesWashington, DC | Educational programs | $2.0M |
| The Jackson LaboratoryFarmington, CT | Vision research | $2.0M |
| Pentagon Memorial Fund IncArlington, VA | 9/11 pentagon memorial visitor education center and general operating funds | $1.3M |
| American Council of Trustees and AlumniWashington, DC | Reclaiming america's heritage of free speech in higher education program | $1.0M |
| Bullis SchoolPotomac, MD | Scholarships and technology inverstments | $1.0M |
| Caring for Military Families the Elizabeth Dole FoundationWashington, DC | Towards heroes & history makers celebration | $1.0M |
| Chapel Haven IncNew Haven, CT | General operating support | $1.0M |
| Donors TrustAlexandria, VA | Donor advised fund contribution | $1.0M |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness IncColumbia, MD | Research and career development award program | $1.0M |
| Foundation for Excellence in Higher Education IncPrinceton, NJ | Renew universities from within project | $1.0M |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute IncWilmington, DE | Campus conference center construction support | $1.0M |
| Media Research Center IncHerndon, VA | Unleash free speech project | $1.0M |
| Mysa School IncWashington, DC | Model expansion project | $800K |
| Iron Star Foundation CorpStevensville, MD | General operating support | $750K |
| Fund for American StudiesWashington, DC | Developing courageous leaders for liberty project | $700K |
| Our Community Salutes-UsaNew Jersey, NJ | Military enlistee and family programs | $700K |
| American Private RadioOxford, MS | Educational programming | $600K |
| American Strategy Group (the Claremont Strategy Group Inc)Claremont, CA | Educational programming | $600K |
| Gloucester InstituteGloucester, VA | Programs and capacity building | $600K |
| Middle East Media Research InstituteWashington, DC | Russia-china-iran new alliance/china project | $600K |
| Teneo Network IncAustin, TX | Education programs | $600K |
| American Swiss Foundation IncNew York, NY | Strengthening operations, existing programs, and activating the alumni network of the young leaders conference | $500K |
| Chapel Haven EndowmentNew Haven, CT | Staff investment fund | $500K |
| Chapel Haven IncNew Haven, CT | Fund for staff salaries and benefits | $500K |
| Culture Wise Studies IncCamarillo, CA | General operating support | $500K |
| United Service Organizations IncArlington, VA | European expansion & family support campaign | $500K |
| Victims of Communism Memorial FoundationWashington, DC | Countering communist influence through public education, research, and policy studies projects | $500K |
| Asia America Initiative LLCWashington, DC | Building resilient communities: vision, duty, and practice project | $450K |
| Institute for Responsible CitizenshipWashington, DC | General operating support | $400K |
| International Spy MuseumWashington, DC | Youth education programs, community initiatives, and the analyst experience program | $400K |
| Mount Desert Island HospitalBar Harbor, ME | Capital campaign | $400K |
| National Center for Public Policy ResearchWashington, DC | Able americans project | $400K |
| James Wilson Institute for Natural Rights and the American FoundingAlexandria, VA | Moral renewal of constitutional conservativism project | $350K |
| Law Enforcement Legal Defense FundAlexandria, VA | Defending the police project | $350K |
| Maine Seacoast MissionBar Harbor, ME | Food security and health initiatives | $350K |
| Best Friends Foundation IncChevy Chase, MD | Fall programming and general operating support | $325K |
| Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of NursingCleveland, OH | Improving primary health care project | $300K |
| Jewish Institute for National Security of AmericaWashington, DC | General operating support | $300K |
| Mighty Oaks FoundationMagnolia, TX | General operating support | $300K |
| National Center for Public Policy ResearchWashington, DC | Able americans project | $300K |
| Prager University FoundationSherman Oaks, CA | The future of american ideas and values project | $300K |
| Speech FIRST IncWashington, DC | Campus free speech project | $300K |
| National Association of ScholarsNew York, NY | The roots of antisemitism in american higher education project | $275K |
| National Taxpayers Union FoundationWashington, DC | General operating support | $275K |
| National Park TrustRockville, MD | Transformative park experiences for dc youth and military families programs | $260K |
| Pacific Legal FoundationSacramento, CA | Reclaiming liberty in the courts of law and public opinion project | $250K |
| American Foreign Policy CouncilWashington, DC | Educational programming and research | $225K |
| Center for Strategic and International StudiesWashington, DC | U.s. defense and the rise of china project | $225K |
By state: Virginia 26 · District of Columbia 38 · Texas 7 · Michigan 1 · Connecticut 6 · Minnesota 2
Giving by year
Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.
About this foundation
Diana Davis Spencer Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bethesda, Maryland, administered in care of Abby S Moffat, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Foundation websiteLatest 990-PF (PDF)All filings on ProPublica
Does Diana Davis Spencer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Diana Davis Spencer Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $80M across 138 grants, a median of $188K.
Where does Diana Davis Spencer Foundation give?
Virginia (26 grants), District of Columbia (38 grants), Texas (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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