The Specter Foundation
Gladwyne, Pennsylvania · EIN 387076393 · Private foundation
Based in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, The Specter Foundation has awarded $25.4M across 436 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Sharefood. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Specter Foundation funds
The Specter Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, disability services, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharefood 2024 DONATION | Philadelphia, PA | $3.5M | 2024 |
| Us Squash TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET | New York, NY | $3.4M | 2020 |
| Share Food Program Inc TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET | Philadelphia, PA | $3.3M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Specter Foundation
The Specter Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about The Specter Foundation
- Does The Specter Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Specter Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Specter Foundation fund?
- The Specter Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Sharefood, Us Squash, Share Food Program Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Specter Foundation give in grants?
- The Specter Foundation reported $5.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $25.4M over 436 grants.
- Where is The Specter Foundation located?
- The Specter Foundation is based in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 387076393.
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