Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment
The Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment is organized for the purpose of investing and managing funds received and dispersing those funds exclusively to the science spectrum (supported organization), a 501(c)(3) organization located in lubbock, Texas. The endowment will provide annual monetary support to the supported organization.
Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment at a glance
In short: Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment gave $275K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $275K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $275,000
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $275,000
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $275,000
- Total assets
- $5,498,088
- +11.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Science Spectrum Inc ($275K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $155K (2020) to $330K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Science Spectrum Inc Lubbock, TX | Support | $275,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,498,088 | $470,634 | $278,659 | $275,000 | 1 | $470,634 |
| 2023 | $4,945,513 | $213,820 | $300,000 | $300,000 | 1 | $213,820 |
| 2022 | $4,482,783 | $196,531 | $254,000 | $254,000 | 1 | $196,531 |
| 2021 | $5,246,319 | $239,495 | $330,000 | $330,000 | 1 | $239,495 |
| 2020 | $4,952,345 | $117,847 | $155,000 | $155,000 | 1 | $117,847 |
About Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment
Based on IRS filings
Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Lubbock, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $275K. Net investment income was $471K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment is led by Cassandra Henry, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cassandra Henry
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clayton Yeager
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Wargo
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lou Diekemper (2020–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment
How much does Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment give each year?
Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment gave $275K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $300K across 1 grant.
How large is Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment?
Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $471K.
What is Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment?
Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Lubbock, TX. It holds $5.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment operate?
Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment's EIN?
Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1614194. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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