The Spector Family Foundation
The Spector Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $973K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $324K. Net investment income was $28K.
The Spector Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Spector Family Foundation gave $324K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $324,000
- +234.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +125.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,000
- +48.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $973,399
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nevada (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Spector Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Keep Memory Alive ($100K). Together the top 7 received $324K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 20 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Spector Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 715% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2022) to $324K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $324K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Keep Memory Alive Las Vegas, NV | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Jeffrey Abagat Student Development Fund (UNLV Foundation) Las Vegas, NV | General Purpose | $55,000 |
| UNLV Foundation Las Vegas, NV | General Purpose | $55,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Vision Mexico | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Frontier Philanthropy LLC Las Vegas, NV | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Wellspring Counseling Inc Las Vegas, NV | General Purpose | $3,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | General Purpose | $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 | $973,399 | $312,182 | $367,537 | $324,000 | 9 | $329,897 | $27,912 | $46,145 |
| 2023 | $944,452 | $192,179 | $133,119 | $96,948 | 4 | $100,277 | $10,452 | $41,398 |
| 2022 | $837,275 | $864,390 | $105,175 | $79,980 | 7 | $89,573 | $696,827 | $30,708 |
| 2021 | $847,789 | $13,036 | $143 | — | — | — | $13,036 | $39,309 |
| 2020 | $597,215 | $10,283 | $189 | — | — | — | $10,283 | $23,209 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Spector Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Spector Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Todd Spector
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Spector
Advisor
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Spector
Advisor
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Caroline Ciocca (2021–2022) — Advisor
- Former: Arthur Spector (2020) — Trustee
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 The Spector Family Foundation
How much does The Spector Family Foundation give each year?
The Spector Family Foundation gave $324K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $97K across 4 grants.
What is The Spector Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Spector Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $36,000, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Spector Family Foundation give grants?
The Spector Family Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (8 grants).
Does The Spector Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Spector Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Spector Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Spector Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Keep Memory Alive ($100,000), Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada ($75,500 across 3 grants) and Jeffrey Abagat Student Development Fund (UNLV Foundation) ($55,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Spector Family Foundation?
The Spector Family Foundation reported $973K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $330K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Spector Family Foundation's EIN?
The Spector Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2059717. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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