Science Spectrum Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$2.8M
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
34
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Science Spectrum Inc?
Science Spectrum Inc is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment ($1.3M), Welborn-Payne Endowment Trust ($525K), Helen Jones Foundation Inc ($440K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.8M in grants to Science Spectrum Inc between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment | $1,314,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Welborn-Payne Endowment Trust | $525,258 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Helen Jones Foundation Inc | $440,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Diekemper Family Foundation Inc | $250,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Ch Foundation Inc | $111,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Community Foundation of West Texas | $87,423 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Cash Family Foundation | $20,250 | 1 | 2024 |
| Crofoot Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Terry & Kelly Crofoot Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| C and a McDonald Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Stribling Funding Corporation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Rushing Family Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| SS Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2025) to $716K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $90K.
What grants has Science Spectrum Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Welborn-Payne Endowment Trust | TO FUND THE ACTIVITIES OF THE MUSEUM. | $83,195 |
| 2025 | C and a McDonald Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | SS Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment | SUPPORT | $275,000 |
| 2024 | Helen Jones Foundation Inc | GRANT | $235,000 |
| 2024 | Welborn-Payne Endowment Trust | TO FUND THE ACTIVITIES OF THE MUSEUM. | $98,563 |
| 2024 | The Cash Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,250 |
| 2024 | Ch Foundation Inc | SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of West Texas | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,609 |
| 2024 | Crofoot Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Rushing Family Foundation | ACADEMICS | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment | SUPPORT | $300,000 |
| 2023 | Welborn-Payne Endowment Trust | TO FUND THE ACTIVITIES OF THE MUSEUM. | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Ch Foundation Inc | SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Helen Jones Foundation Inc | GRANT | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of West Texas | GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,499 |
| 2023 | Terry & Kelly Crofoot Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment | SUPPORT | $254,000 |
| 2022 | Diekemper Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $250,000 |
| 2022 | Welborn-Payne Endowment Trust | TO FUND THE ACTIVITIES OF THE MUSEUM. | $190,000 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation of West Texas | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,166 |
| 2022 | Xcel Energy Foundation | STEM CAREER PATHWAYS | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Stribling Funding Corporation | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $500 |
| 2021 | Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment | SUPPORT | $330,000 |
| 2021 | Welborn-Payne Endowment Trust | TO FUND THE ACTIVITIES OF THE MUSEUM. | $53,500 |
| 2021 | Helen Jones Foundation Inc | GRANT | $35,000 |
| 2021 | Ch Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR FABLAB | $16,000 |
| 2021 | Community Foundation of West Texas | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,811 |
| 2020 | Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment | SUPPORT | $155,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 34 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Science Spectrum Inc?
Science Spectrum Inc is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment ($1.3M), Welborn-Payne Endowment Trust ($525K), Helen Jones Foundation Inc ($440K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.8M in grants to Science Spectrum Inc between 2020–2025.
Who is Science Spectrum Inc's largest funder?
Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment is the largest recorded funder of Science Spectrum Inc, with $1.3M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Science Spectrum Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.8M in grants to Science Spectrum Inc across 34 grants from 15 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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