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Elma Dill Russell Spencer Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN ANTONIO, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1962. The principal officer is Jefferson State Bank. It holds total assets of $105.5M. Annual income is reported at $72.8M. Total assets have grown from $4K in 2011 to $105.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Elma Dill Russell Spencer Foundation has made 113 grants totaling $19.9M, with a median grant of $50K. The foundation has distributed between $4.7M and $10.4M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $10.4M distributed across 52 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $615 to $1.6M, with an average award of $176K. The foundation has supported 48 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$615
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$162K
Largest Grant
$1.1M
Based on 29 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Elma Dill Russell Spencer Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 113 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, NY.
Elma Dill Russell Spencer Foundation has distributed a total of $19.9M across 113 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $176K. Individual grants have ranged from $615 to $1.6M.
Elma Dill Russell Spencer Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Elma Dill Russell Spencer Foundation is headquartered in SAN ANTONIO, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve C Lewis | President | $95K | $0 | $95K |
| Kathy Sutton | Sec/Admin Dir | $24K | $0 | $24K |
| Louis H Stumberg Jr | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Aj Lewis Iii | VP/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$105.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$105.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
113
Total Giving
$19.9M
Average Grant
$176K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
48
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of The Incarnate WordMAHER MISSION AND MINISTRY FUND FOR THE CARDINAL CUPBOARD AND SCHOLARSHIPS | San Antonio, TX | $1.6M | 2023 |
| Texas Agricultural Land TrustCONSERVATION/EDUCATION | San Antonio, TX | $800K | 2023 |
| Texas Wildlfe Association FoundatioCONSERVATION AND EDUCATION | San Antonio, TX | $425K | 2023 |
| Texas Facilities FundSUPPORT CHARTER SCHOOLS WITH ACCESS TO LOW-COST, LONG-TERM FINANCING | New York, NY | $333K | 2023 |
| Trinity UniversitySUPPORT THE CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP | San Antonio, TX | $300K | 2023 |
| Great Hearts AcademiesFUND DEVELOPMENT OF IH-10 CAMPUS | San Antonio, TX | $175K | 2023 |
| New Frontiers Public SchoolsEXPANDING THE EARLY COLLEGE EXPERIENCE ACROSS SAN ANTONIO AND BEYOND | San Antonio, TX | $125K | 2023 |
| Choose To SucceedGENERAL OPERATIONS | San Antonio, TX | $125K | 2023 |
| Texas Biomedical Research InstituteSCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | San Antonio, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Ephesians 3 FoundationASSIST IN PROVIDING ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS A HOME AND DAY PROGRAM THAT FOSTERS ABUNDANT LIFE | San Antonio, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Hill Country Youth RanchENRICHMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAM | Ingram, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| San Antonio Botanical GardenSUPPORT OF THE YOUTH WATER CONSERVATIONISTS PROGRAM | San Antonio, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Cibolo WildernessCHILDREN'S PROGRAMS AND NATURE LITERACY EDUCATION | Boerne, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| Texas Cavaliers Charitable FoundatiSUPPORT FOR IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN IN BEXAR COUNTY, TX | San Antonio, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Charity Ball AssociationCHILDREN'S SUPPORT PROGRAMS | San Antonio, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| San Antonio Zoological SocietyZOO ADMISSION AND EDUCATION ENCOUNTERS FOR UNDER-SERVED STUDENTS THAT ATTEND TITLE 1 SCHOOLS | San Antonio, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Haven For HopeINCOME AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR THE HOMELESS | San Antonio, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Texas Parks Wildlife FoundationCONTINUATION OF CONSERVATION LEGACY VERSION 1 | Dallas, TX | $40K | 2023 |
| Kipp Texas Public SchoolsBEXAR COUNTY GROWTH | San Antonio, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| San Antonio AcademyMIKE HEINEMAN ATHLETIC ENDOWMENT FUND | San Antonio, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| City Kids AdventuresPURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT | San Antonio, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| San Antonio River FoundationFUND A SCHOOL TOUR EDUCATOR | San Antonio, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Borderlands Research FoundationSUPPORT RESEARCH & CONSERVATION OF THE CHIHUAHUAN DESERT BORDERLANDS | Alpine, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Briscoe Western Art MuseumTABLE SPONSOR FOR GALA | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Christus Santa Rosa Friends FoundatSUPPORT MATERNAL AND FETAL CARE PROGRAM | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Brackenridge ConservancyENHANCE AND PRESERVE BRACKENRIDGE PARK FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS | San Antonio, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Texas Foundation For ConservationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Austin, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Headwaters At Incarnate WordFUND ENDOWMENT | San Antonio, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Teach For AmericaFUND EDUCATORS | San Antonio, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Thrivewell Cancer FoundationSUPPORT CANCER PATIENTS SURVIVE AND THRIVE | San Antonio, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Texas BrigadesTEXAS BRIGADE CAMPS | New Braunfels, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Navy League-Alamo BattalionSUPPORT ALAMO BATTALION | San Antonio, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Legacy School For Excellence In EduMERGE WITH EXISTING CMOS | San Antonio, TX | $500K | 2022 |