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Alan and Terri Spoon

Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 510433601  ·  Private foundation

Alan and Terri Spoon is a Massachusetts-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $575K in annual giving against $3.4M in assets. This page documents the 74 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Alan and Terri Spoon — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$575K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$3.4M
Total assets
74
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Alan and Terri Spoon funds

Alan and Terri Spoon's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), higher education.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Higher Education

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Alan and Terri Spoon, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
EDUCATION
Cambridge, MA$605K2018
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
GENERAL
Cambridge, MA$520K2022
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
EDUCATION
Cambridge, MA$500K2020
Smithsonian Institution
EDUCATION
Washington, DC$233K2017
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
EDUCATION
Cambridge, MA$228K2017
Ringling College of Artdesign
GENERAL
Sarasota, FL$203K2024
MIT
GENERAL
Cambridge, MA$138K2023
MIT Music Building Fund (3709310)
GENERAL
Cambridge, MA$100K2024
Museum of Fine Arts
EDUCATION
Boston, MA$37K2018
Museum of Fine Arts
EDUCATION
Boston, MA$36K2017
Combined Jewish Philanthropies
EDUCATIONEDUCATIONEDUCATIONEDUCATIONRELIGIOUSEDUCATION
Boston, MA$35K2018
Smithsonian Institution
EDUCATION
Washington, DC$33K2018
Combined Jewish Philanthropies
EDUCATIONEDUCATIONRELIGIOUSEDUCATION
Boston, MA$30K2017
Combined Jewish Philanthropies
EDUCATIONEDUCATIONEDUCATIONEDUCATIONRELIGIOUSEDUCATION
Boston, MA$30K2020
Combined Jewish Philanthropies
GENERAL
Boston, MA$25K2022

Alan and Terri Spoon giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$542K
2018$725K
2020$575K
2022$571K
2023$191K
2024$396K

How to apply for funding from Alan and Terri Spoon

Alan and Terri Spoon's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Alan and Terri Spoon

Does Alan and Terri Spoon accept grant applications?
Alan and Terri Spoon's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Alan and Terri Spoon fund?
Alan and Terri Spoon's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Alan and Terri Spoon give in grants?
Alan and Terri Spoon reported $575K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.0M over 74 grants.
Where is Alan and Terri Spoon located?
Alan and Terri Spoon is based in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 510433601.
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About this profile. This page is built from Alan and Terri Spoon's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Alan and Terri Spoon. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.