Private foundation · EIN 26-1573695 · Auburn, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

E L Spencer Jr Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 28 grants paid, $181K total, median $2,000. 64% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
28
$181K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in AL
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.7M

Grants paid in 2025

28 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Eamc FoundationOpelika, ALUnrestricted use contribution$50K
Christ City ChurchBirmingham, ALUnrestricted use contribution$20K
Lakeview Baptist ChurchAuburn, ALUnrestricted use contribution$18K
Mercy Medical Ministry & ClinicAuburn, ALUnrestricted use contribution$18K
United Way of Lee County IncOpelika, ALUnrestricted use contribution$14K
Auburn University FoundationAuburn, ALUnrestricted use contribution$10K
Auburn Chamber of CommerceAuburn, ALUnrestricted use contribution$10K
FIRST Presbyterian ChurchAuburn, ALUnrestricted use contribution$6,000
Food Bank of East AlabamaAuburn, ALUnrestricted use contribution$5,000
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYUnrestricted use contribution$5,000
Alabama Sheriff's Girl's RanchMontgomery, ALUnrestricted use contribution$2,500
Exodus RanchOpelika, ALUnrestricted use contribution$2,500
Insight AthleticsBend, ORUnrestricted use contribution$2,200
Care Humane SocietyAuburn, ALUnrestricted use contribution$2,000
The Way 2 ServeOpelika, ALUnrestricted use contribution$2,000
Kinetix Global DevAlbuquerque, NMUnrestricted use contribution$1,800
Cmf Intern ChristianIndianapolis, INUnrestricted use contribution$1,648
Shepherds Staff Mission FacilitatorsKnoxville, TNUnrestricted use contribution$1,400
Lamplighter MinistriesShelby, NCUnrestricted use contribution$1,400
Mision Vida NuevaOpelika, ALUnrestricted use contribution$1,200
Esperanza HouseAuburn, ALUnrestricted use contribution$1,080
New Birth MinistriesMidland, GAUnrestricted use contribution$1,022
Women's Hope Medical ClinicAuburn, ALUnrestricted use contribution$1,000
The NavigatorsColorado Springs, COUnrestricted use contribution$900
Tyndale Bible TranslatorsSpokane Valley, WAUnrestricted use contribution$600
Southview Primary SchoolOpelika, ALUnrestricted use contribution$500
Alpha Delta Pi FoundationAtlanta, GAUnrestricted use contribution$500
Au Collegiate Cattlemen & CattlewomenAuburn University, ALUnrestricted use contribution$250

By state: Alabama 18 · New York 1 · Oregon 1 · New Mexico 1 · Indiana 1 · Georgia 2

About this foundation

E L Spencer Jr Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Auburn, Alabama, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does E L Spencer Jr Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 E L Spencer Jr Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $181K across 28 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does E L Spencer Jr Foundation Inc give?

Alabama (18 grants), New York (1 grants), Oregon (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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