John Spencer Trust
John W Spencer Trust is a private foundation based in Walnut Creek, California. The foundation focuses its grantmaking on philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking activities, primarily serving organizations and causes within California.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
-0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$122K
-41.5% YoY
Grant Count
23
-30.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-16.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Spencer Trust reported a distributable amount of $128K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains modest grant sizes, with typical awards ranging from $1,200 to $9,000. Based on the most recent available financial data, the foundation distributed $122,300 in total giving during the fiscal year.
Grant Range
s, with typical awards ranging from $1,200 to $9,000. Based on the most recent available financial data, the foundation distributed $122,300 in total giving during the fiscal year.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in California, with a particular emphasis on the Walnut Creek area and surrounding regions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $1,502,539
Total Annual Giving: $122,300
The foundation's financial data is derived from IRS Form 990 filings, with the most recent filing from 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,502,539 | $1,504,813 | $1,523,779 |
| Revenue | $144,162 | $214,684 | $223,289 |
| Expenses | $146,436 | $233,650 | $246,551 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $123,005 | $209,758 | $220,588 |
| Net Investment Income | $120,731 | $190,792 | $197,326 |
| Distributable Amount | $128,035 | $123,006 | $129,161 |
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
174 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Alondra Carmona Gonzalez ($9,000), Catalina Kemmer ($9,000), Mylinn Tran ($9,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alishba Sardar Richmond, CA | Education | $6,000 |
| Alan Huizar Richmond, CA | Education | $2,800 |
| Arielle Saechao Richmond, CA | Education | $4,200 |
| Diego Ramirez Richmond, CA | Education | $1,400 |
| Fiona Litton El Cerrito, CA | Education | $4,200 |
| Louissandra Manangan Richmond, CA | Education | $4,200 |
| Madeeha Khan El Cerrito, CA | Education | $1,400 |
| Maiya Stokowski El Cerrito, CA | Education | $4,200 |
| Michelle Li El Cerrito, CA | Education | $3,500 |
| Alondra Carmona Gonzalez Richmond, CA | Education | $9,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Abrams | Trustee | 10 | — |
| EXALTED RULER FREE MASONS | Trustee | 10 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from John Spencer Trust?
The foundation maintains modest grant sizes, with typical awards ranging from $1,200 to $9,000. Based on the most recent available financial data, the foundation distributed $122,300 in total giving during the fiscal year.
Where does John Spencer Trust make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in California, with a particular emphasis on the Walnut Creek area and surrounding regions.
What size grants does John Spencer Trust award?
In 2024, John Spencer Trust awarded 23 grants totaling $122K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is John Spencer Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, John Spencer Trust reported a distributable amount of $128K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is John Spencer Trust's EIN?
John Spencer Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6055547. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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