Anspar Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Anspar Foundation is a private foundation in Venice, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $51,364 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,650 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$51,364
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,650
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was down from $94,950 the year before.
75% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $94,950 | 2 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $51,364 | 8 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Anspar Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $38,396 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,368 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trepany House Trepany House | Charity | $15,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center Downtown Women's Center | Charoty | $10,000 |
| Library Foundation of Sarasota Library Foundation of Sarasota | Charity | $10,000 |
| Sunday Assembly la Sunday Assembly la | Charity | $6,300 |
| Electronic Frontier Fnd Electronic Frontier Fnd | Charity | $5,000 |
| Center for Inquiry Inc Cener for Inquiry Inc | Charity | $2,368 |
| Crash Space Crash Space | Charity | $1,096 |
| Friends of Cda Friends of Cda | Charity | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael C Lewis
- Brian Ries
- Shannon Posniewski
Questions people ask
Does Anspar Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Anspar Foundation give?
$51,364 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,650.
Who runs Anspar Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael C Lewis (President), Brian Ries (Secretary) and Shannon Posniewski (Treasurer).