Spence Foundation
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Spence Foundation at a glance
In short: Spence Foundation gave $3.5M across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $3.5M), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $3,525,119
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $3,525,119
- Median grant
- $3,525,119
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Spence Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole ($3.5M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $3.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | Support of Organizat | $3,525,119 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $-837,586 | $3,563,407 | $3,525,119 | 1 | $-837,586 |
| 2025 | $4,400,993 | $14,941 | $66,810 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $4,452,862 | $1,107,715 | $60,857 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $3,406,004 | $8,960 | $61,905 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $3,511,568 | $31,501 | $114,111 | — | — | $1 |
| 2020 | $3,594,178 | $57,031 | $97,191 | — | — | $2 |
| 2019 | $3,636,587 | $21,609 | $67,228 | — | — | $2 |
About Spence Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Spence Foundation is a public charity, based in Jackson, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Spence Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Chris Hawks
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James T. Sorensen
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clay D. Geittmann
Trustee
On filings since 2025
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Gerry L. Spence (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Lanelle P. Spence (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Kent Spence (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Foundation
How much does Spence Foundation give each year?
Spence Foundation gave $3.5M across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Spence Foundation operate?
Spence Foundation has awarded grants in Wyoming.
What is Spence Foundation's EIN?
Spence Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6413193. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 1, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 31, 2025)
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