Private foundation · EIN 95-6014058 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gn Spencer 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $227K total, median $57K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$227K
Median grant
$57K
Stays in TX
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pacific ClinicsCampbell, CAUnrestricted general$57K
Orthopaedic Institute for ChildrenLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted general$57K
Children's Home Society of CaliforniaSanta Ana, CAUnrestricted general$57K
Childrens' Hospital of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted general$57K

About this foundation

Gn Spencer Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Bank of America Na, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Gn Spencer Foundation 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 Gn Spencer Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $227K across 4 grants, a median of $57K.

Where does Gn Spencer Foundation give?

California (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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