Spencer Charitable Foundation
Spencer Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Corpus Christi, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 18 grants totaling $85,100 to charitable organizations, with grants going to recipients in Texas, Washington, DC, and California.
Spencer Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Spencer Charitable Foundation gave $85K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,100
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,728
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,650
- Total assets
- $1,699,635
- +1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Spencer Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing does not specify an application process or required materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: Ste 1250, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Phone: (361) 882-7001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Spencer Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas Baptist Children ($22K). Together the top 10 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 82 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 12% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 6% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Spencer Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2022) to $86K (2021). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Baptist Children Round Rock, TX | For Operating Charitable Activities | $22,000 |
| Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | For Operating Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank Washington, DC | For Operating Charity Purpose | $10,000 |
| Braille Institute Los Angeles, CA | For Operating Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Austin, TX | For Operating Charitable Activities | $4,500 |
| Helping Hand Home for Children Austin, TX | For Operating Charitable Activities | $4,000 |
| Cedar Park Food Pantry Cedar Park, TX | For Operating Charitable Activities | $4,000 |
| Family Eldercare Austin, TX | For Operating Charitable Activities | $3,800 |
| Carnitas of Austin Austin, TX | For Operating Charitable Activities | $3,800 |
| Meals on Wheels Austin, TX | For Operating Charitable Activities | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,699,635 | $114,345 | $104,513 | $85,100 | 18 | $90,760 | $59,365 | $85,200 |
| 2023 | $1,678,226 | $40,073 | $103,400 | $85,100 | 18 | $86,408 | $43,096 | $85,427 |
| 2022 | $1,741,553 | $50,880 | $101,822 | $84,100 | 16 | $85,184 | $42,706 | $88,830 |
| 2021 | $1,792,495 | $370,070 | $105,998 | $86,100 | 19 | $87,469 | $75,637 | $98,786 |
| 2020 | $1,528,423 | $83,099 | $99,692 | $86,000 | 11 | — | $28,732 | $88,602 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Spencer Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $85K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $85,100. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $22,000, with a median grant of $3,650. The largest reported grants included $22,000 to Texas Baptist Children, $10,000 each to Sam Houston State University and Capital Area Food Bank, and $5,000 to Braille Institute. Other reported grants included $4,500 to Salvation Army; $4,000 each to Helping Hand Home for Children and Cedar Park Food Pantry; $3,800 each to Family Eldercare and Carnitas of Austin; and $3,500 to Meals on Wheels.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrew M Spencer as president and treasurer, and Charlotte Spencer Stacy as secretary. Both are listed with “DI” after their titles.
Spencer Charitable Foundation is led by Andrew M. Spencer, President\di, Treasurer & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew M. Spencer
President\di, Treasurer & Director
Treasurer & Director → President\di, Treasurer & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charlotte Spencer Stacy
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Deanna June Spencer (2020) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Jack W. Spencer (2020) — President & Director
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 Spencer Charitable Foundation
How much does Spencer Charitable Foundation give each year?
Spencer Charitable Foundation gave $85K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $85K across 18 grants.
What is Spencer Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Spencer Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,650, and its average grant was $4,728, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Spencer Charitable Foundation give grants?
Spencer Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (12%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (8 grants).
Does Spencer Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Spencer Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Spencer Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Spencer Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Texas Baptist Children ($22,000), Sam Houston State University ($10,000) and Capital Area Food Bank ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Spencer Charitable Foundation?
Spencer Charitable Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $91K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Spencer Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Spencer Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Spencer Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2900267. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Spencer Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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