Private foundation · EIN 33-0679989 · Pasadena, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Raymond G & Estelle K Spehar Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $100K total, median $23K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$100K
Median grant
$23K
Stays in CA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NEDr. james p. and marcia s. halligan professorship$50K
Program for Early Parent Support (peps)Seattle, WAStrategic planning process 2025$35K
Junior Achievement of Oregon and Sw Washington IncPortland, ORGeneral operating support$10K
Northwest School for Deaf and Hard-Of-Hearing ChildrenSeattle, WAGeneral operating support$5,000

By state: Nebraska 1 · Washington 2 · Oregon 1

About this foundation

Raymond G & Estelle K Spehar Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pasadena, California, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Raymond G & Estelle K Spehar 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 Raymond G & Estelle K Spehar Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $100K across 4 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does Raymond G & Estelle K Spehar Foundation give?

Nebraska (1 grants), Washington (2 grants), Oregon (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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