Cheryl Spencer Memorial Foundation
The Cheryl Spencer Memorial Foundation is a family foundation based in Dedham, Massachusetts. Established in 1986, the foundation operates as a private grantmaking organization focused on supporting charitable causes in the Jewish community and beyond.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20.6M
+13.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$875K
+26.7% YoY
Grant Count
16
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$55K
+10.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary giving focuses on Jewish organizations. Secondary funding interests include education and hospitals, with particular attention to children's hospitals.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Dedham, Massachusetts and serves the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,572,715 | $18,105,197 | $15,710,463 |
| Revenue | $3,458,416 | $3,165,917 | $1,810,328 |
| Expenses | $990,898 | $771,183 | $807,785 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $874,900 | $690,308 | $682,878 |
| Net Investment Income | $860,940 | $595,734 | $394,357 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,166,349 | $946,575 | $936,982 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Aaron Spencer serves as a key contact for the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Spencer | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Mark Spencer | Trustee | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 51 Grey Stone Path, Dedham, MA 02026-4068
Telephone: 617-435-8667
EIN: 04-6360057
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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