The Spencer Family Charitable Foundation
The Spencer Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Fresno, California. In 2024, it reported 12 grants totaling $935,842 to charitable organizations, primarily in California.
The Spencer Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Spencer Family Charitable Foundation gave $936K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $78K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $935,842
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +71.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $77,987
- -35.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $29,500
- Total assets
- $1,987
- +122.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Spencer Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No further application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5286 E Home Ave, Fresno, CA 93727
Phone: (559) 252-4043
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Spencer Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 35 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 11% to Missouri, and 1% to Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Spencer Family Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $386K (2019) to $936K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $936K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $935,842 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,987 | $939,000 | $937,906 | $935,842 | 12 | $935,842 |
| 2023 | $893 | $853,500 | $853,419 | $850,969 | 7 | $850,969 |
| 2022 | $812 | $853,185 | $853,778 | $850,853 | 6 | $850,853 |
| 2021 | $1,405 | $906,025 | $905,071 | $904,912 | 4 | — |
| 2020 | $451 | $465,000 | $465,093 | $463,638 | 6 | — |
| 2019 | $544 | $386,250 | $387,350 | $386,250 | 7 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a college, a high school scholarship, elder-care services, and organizations whose work includes Catholic institutions and pro-life education.
Thomas Aquinas College describes its mission as providing a liberal education “according to the natural power of reason by the light of the Catholic faith.” Valley Caregiver Resource Center says it assists elders and their families with challenges associated with aging and aims to promote personal and community well-being. Right to Life of Central California says it educates people about abortion, euthanasia, infanticide, and assisted suicide. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $935,842. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $550,000, with a median grant of $29,500.
The largest reported grants were $550,000 to Thomas Aquinas College, $100,000 to Protect the Arch, $52,200 to an individual recipient for a scholarship, and $50,000 each to Devine Mercy Parish and Valley Caregiver Resource Center. Other grants included $34,000 to The Abbey of Our Lady of New Clairv, $25,000 each to Obría Medical Clinics and Right to Life of Central California, and $20,000 to Amigos de los Capuchinos.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven G Spencer as President; Kelly M Haskell as Secretary; Susan M Byers as CFO; Christine A Hardcastle, Kathleen E Farris, and Michael R Spencer as Directors; and Richard F Spencer as President.
The Spencer Family Charitable Foundation is led by Richard F Spencer, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard F Spencer
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Steven G Spencer
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Christine A Hardcastle
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kathleen E Farris
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael R Spencer
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kelly M Haskell
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Susan M Byers
CFO
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Spencer Family Charitable Foundation
How much does The Spencer Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Spencer Family Charitable Foundation gave $936K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $851K across 7 grants.
What is The Spencer Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Spencer Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $29,500, and its average grant was $77,987, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Spencer Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Spencer Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (11%).
Does The Spencer Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The Spencer Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Spencer Family Charitable Foundation?
The Spencer Family Charitable Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $939K.
What does The Spencer Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a college, a high school scholarship, elder-care services, and organizations whose work includes Catholic institutions and pro-life education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Spencer Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Spencer Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Spencer Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1714667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Spencer Family Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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