Spence Family Memorial Trust
Spence Family Memorial Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Sayre, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $51K. Net investment income was $172.
Spence Family Memorial Trust at a glance
In short: Spence Family Memorial Trust gave $51K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $51K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $50,921
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $50,921
- Median grant
- $50,921
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Spence Family Memorial Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was First United Methodist Church ($51K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church Sayre, OK | To Provide Scholarships to Residents | $50,921 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $172 | $51,595 | $50,921 | 1 | $172 |
| 2020 | $51,423 | $647 | $328 | — | — | $647 |
| 2019 | $51,104 | $746 | $294 | — | — | $746 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Spence Family Memorial Trust is led by Leon Willsie, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Leon Willsie
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Spence Family Memorial Trust
How much does Spence Family Memorial Trust give each year?
Spence Family Memorial Trust gave $51K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Spence Family Memorial Trust?
Spence Family Memorial Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Sayre, OK.
Where does Spence Family Memorial Trust operate?
Spence Family Memorial Trust has awarded grants in Oklahoma.
What is Spence Family Memorial Trust's EIN?
Spence Family Memorial Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1357758. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 28, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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