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The Candy and Aaron Spelling Foundation

Preselected recipients only Los Angeles, California · EIN 954661676

The Candy and Aaron Spelling Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $42,991 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $7,428 and the largest $25,636. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $74,506 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$74,5066$98,765
2024$42,9914$0

How to apply

The Candy and Aaron Spelling 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 The Candy and Aaron Spelling Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California4$42,991

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Charitable Pledges Close Out Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Charitable pledges to close foundation$25,636
UCLA Medical Hospitality Program
Los Angeles, CA
To support organization mission$8,700
Sinai Temple
Los Angeles, CA
To support organization mission$6,155
Share Inc
Beverly Hills, CA
To Support Organization Mission$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Candy and Aaron Spelling Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Candy and Aaron Spelling Foundation give?

$42,991 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $7,428.

Who runs The Candy and Aaron Spelling Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Candy Spelling (President).

What does The Candy and Aaron Spelling Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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