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Spence Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Benicia, California · EIN 810840450

Spence Family Foundation is a private foundation in Benicia, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,150 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $14,991 and the largest $14,991. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $12,300 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$15,2453$0
2024$12,3001$0
2025$13,1501$0

How to apply

Spence Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Spence Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$14,991

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Canvasback Mission
Benicia, CA
Medical Evangelical$14,991

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Spence Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Spence Family Foundation give?

$13,150 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $14,991.

Who runs Spence Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Jamie W Spence (President), Jacqueline L Spence (Secretary), Sterling A Spence (Vice President) and David Boswell (Board Member) among 7 officers and trustees.

What does Spence Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.

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