The Candy and Aaron Spelling Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Los Angeles, CA EIN: 95-4661676

The Candy and Aaron Spelling Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $43K.

Key facts about The Candy and Aaron Spelling Foundation

EIN: 95-4661676
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $42,991
Grants made (2024): 4
Average grant: $10,748
Median grant: $7,428
Primary geography: California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Candy and Aaron Spelling Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Candy and Aaron Spelling Foundation's 4 itemized 2024 grants were California (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants). None of its 4 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Organization Mission" (3 grants).

How The Candy and Aaron Spelling Foundation gives

Giving grew 79% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$43K

-42.3% YoY

Grant Count

-33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

-13.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Candy and Aaron Spelling Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Candy and Aaron Spelling Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $43K (100%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Oregon

Cities

Los AngelesCulver CityBeverly HillsPasadenaWashingtonCotatiDenverPortland

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	—	$31,860	$44,498
Revenue	$17,715	$75,967	$36,004
Expenses	$49,575	$92,791	$56,654
Qualifying Distributions	$46,245	$83,609	$49,756
Net Investment Income	—	$52,033	$29,181
Distributable Amount	$2,887	$6,870	$10,030

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

29 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Charitable Pledges Close Out Foundation ($25,636), UCLA Medical Hospitality Program ($8,700), Sinai Temple ($6,155).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHARITABLE PLEDGES CLOSE OUT FOUNDATION Los Angeles, CA	CHARITABLE PLEDGES TO CLOSE FOUNDATION	$25,636
UCLA MEDICAL HOSPITALITY PROGRAM Los Angeles, CA	TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION MISSION	$8,700
SINAI TEMPLE Los Angeles, CA	TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION MISSION	$6,155
SHARE INC Beverly Hills, CA	To Support Organization Mission	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Candy Spelling	President	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Candy and Aaron Spelling Foundation?

The Candy and Aaron Spelling Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does The Candy and Aaron Spelling Foundation operate?

The Candy and Aaron Spelling Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Oregon.

What size grants does The Candy and Aaron Spelling Foundation award?

In 2024, The Candy and Aaron Spelling Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $43K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Candy and Aaron Spelling Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Candy and Aaron Spelling Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Candy and Aaron Spelling Foundation's EIN?

The Candy and Aaron Spelling Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4661676. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.