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The Wls Spencer Foundation

New York, New York  ·  EIN 133799186  ·  Private foundation

The Wls Spencer Foundation is a New York-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $825K in annual giving against $10.6M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 184 grants for The Wls Spencer Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$825K
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$10.6M
Assets (FY2020)
184
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What The Wls Spencer Foundation funds

The Wls Spencer Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationLibraries & LiteracySubstance Use & RecoveryWorkforce & Vocational Training

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Oregon Foundation
FOR JSMA WADSWORTH CONTEMPORARY CHINESE PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION
Eugene, OR$260K2022
Surfrider Foundation
FOR PLASTIC POLLUTION INITIATIVE
San Clemente, CA$250K2024
Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art
SUPPORT FOR CONTEMPORARY VISUAL ART AND PERFORMING ARTS
North Adams, MA$245K2017

How to apply for funding from The Wls Spencer Foundation

From The Wls Spencer Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at wlsspencerfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Wls Spencer Foundation

Does The Wls Spencer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Wls Spencer Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Wls Spencer Foundation fund?
The Wls Spencer Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include University of Oregon Foundation, Surfrider Foundation, Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Wls Spencer Foundation give in grants?
The Wls Spencer Foundation reported $825K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.3M over 184 grants.
Where is The Wls Spencer Foundation located?
The Wls Spencer Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 133799186.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Wls Spencer Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Wls Spencer Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.