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W L S Spencer Foundation is a private association based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Cornick Garber & Sandler L. It holds total assets of $8.9M. Annual income is reported at $4.1M. Total assets have grown from $6.3M in 2011 to $8.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Oregon and Massachusetts. According to available records, W L S Spencer Foundation has made 149 grants totaling $5.4M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $825K in 2020 to $3M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $260K, with an average award of $36K. The foundation has supported 51 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Oregon, Massachusetts, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$38K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 39 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.
W L S Spencer Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 149 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, OR, MA.
W L S Spencer Foundation has distributed a total of $5.4M across 149 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $36K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $260K.
The application deadline is NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. No restrictions or limitations on awards.
W L S Spencer Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John S Wadsworth Jr | CIO EMERITUS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bette Sue Wadsworth | CEO EMERITUS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John S Wadsworth Iii | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Jane Wadsworth | CEO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paul William Peppis | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Shannon Wadsworth | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christopher Wadsworth | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$8.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$8.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
149
Total Giving
$5.4M
Average Grant
$36K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
51
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Oregon FoundationFOR JSMA WADSWORTH CONTEMPORARY CHINESE PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION | Eugene, OR | $260K | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Museum Of Contemporary ArtFOR MASS MOCA DIGITAL MASTER PLAN | North Adams, MA | $125K | 2022 |
| Freshgrass Public FoundationFOR IN SUPPORT OF THE ARTIST AWARD FUND | San Francisco, CA | $103K | 2022 |
| Surfrider FoundationFOR PLASTIC POLLUTION INITIATIVE | San Clemente, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Teach For America IncFOR BEYOND RECOVERY: SUPPORTING TEACHERS TO HELP BAY AREA STUDENTS THRIVE AFTER CRISIS | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| 826 ValenciaFOR 826 VALENCIA IN-SCHOOLS PROGRAM | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Bay Area ScoresFOR SCORES GO! | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Peer Health Exchange IncFOR EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH HEALTH EDUCATION | Oakland, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim FoundationFOR GUGGENHEIM DEAI TRAINING WITH SEED & SPARK, FILM FORWARD | New York, NY | $40K | 2022 |
| Smart ReadingFOR SMART READING PROGRAMS IN LANE COUNTY | Portland, OR | $40K | 2022 |
| San Francisco Friends SchoolFOR PROGRAM EXPANSION 2021-24 | San Francisco, CA | $35K | 2022 |
| Lane Arts CouncilFOR DESIGN ARTS APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM | Eugene, OR | $25K | 2022 |
| Tallgrass Film AssociationFOR TALLGRASS DEI INITIATIVE WITH FILM FORWARD | Wichita, KS | $25K | 2022 |
| Newport Harbor Educational FoundationFOR THE NHHS AVID PROGRAM | Newport Beach, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Hudson River Museum Of WestchesterFOR "KENGO KITO: UNITY ON THE HUDSON" EXHIBITION | Yonkers, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Community Supported SheltersFOR SERVICE TEAM TRAUMA-INFORMED-CARE TRAINING & SUPPORT | Eugene, OR | $25K | 2022 |
| St Vincent De Paul Society Of Lane County IncFOR YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES - YOUTH HOUSE | Eugene, OR | $15K | 2022 |
| Corporation Of The Fine Arts MuseumsFOR PROGRAMMING ASSOCIATED WITH THE EXHIBITION GUO PEI: COUTURE FANTASY | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Honolulu Biennial Foundation (Hawaii Contemporary)FOR HAWAII TRIENNIAL 2022 | Honolulu, HI | $15K | 2022 |
| Eugene Contemporary ArtFOR EUGENE CONTEMPORARY ART | Eugene, OR | $15K | 2022 |