The Spence Family Foundation
The Spence Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Billings, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $78K.
The Spence Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Spence Family Foundation gave $30K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,000
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,759,264
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% 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 Spence Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rocky Mountain College ($20K). Together the top 2 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Spence Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 29% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $200K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT | Philanthropic Purposes | $20,000 |
| Amani for Africa USA Foundation Billings, MT | Philanthropic Purposes | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,759,264 | $133,327 | $36,854 | $30,000 | 2 | $30,000 | $77,814 | $101,897 |
| 2023 | $1,665,416 | $58,372 | $15,583 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,000 | $53,388 | $87,508 |
| 2022 | $1,624,197 | $70,370 | $41,084 | $35,000 | 2 | $35,000 | $65,605 | $89,132 |
| 2021 | $1,598,850 | $76,422 | $206,891 | $200,000 | 1 | — | $71,577 | $92,265 |
| 2020 | $1,731,331 | $168,822 | $105,640 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $164,601 | $86,376 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Spence Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $102K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Spence Family Foundation is led by Ralph Spence Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ralph Spence Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Spence
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nash Spence
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Spence III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tancy W. Spence
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Spence Family Foundation
How much does The Spence Family Foundation give each year?
The Spence Family Foundation gave $30K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 2 grants.
How large is The Spence Family Foundation?
The Spence Family Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $102K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Spence Family Foundation operate?
The Spence Family Foundation has awarded grants in Montana.
What is The Spence Family Foundation's EIN?
The Spence Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3619122. 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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