Galen and Ada Belle Spencer Foundation
Accepts applications
Galen and Ada Belle Spencer Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $340,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$340,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $360,500 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $360,500 | 19 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $340,500 | 19 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas P Kearns 568 Lafayette St, Denver, CO 80219 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (303) 921-2735, tkearns303@gmail.com |
| Deadlines | Requests must be received by september 30 for consideration at the organizations annual meeting. |
What Galen and Ada Belle Spencer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 18 | $336,500 |
| New York | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Girls Scouts of Colorado | Charitable contributions | $50,000 |
| Central City Opera House Association | Charitable contributions | $45,000 |
| The Eating Disorder Foundation | Charitable contributions | $45,000 |
| Opera Colorado | Charitable contributions | $40,000 |
| Havern School | Charitable contributions | $25,000 |
| University of Denver Lamont School of Music | Charitable contributions | $25,000 |
| Tennyson Center for Children | Charitable contributions | $17,500 |
| Roundup River Ranch | Charitable contributions | $15,000 |
| Bayaud Enterprises Inc | Charitable contributions | $10,000 |
| Denver Children's Choir | Charitable contributions | $10,000 |
| Denver Lyric Opera Guild | Charitable contributions | $10,000 |
| Judi's House Jag Institute | Charitable contributions | $10,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Charitable contributions | $10,000 |
| Buntport Theatre | Charitable contributions | $6,000 |
| Art Students League of Denver | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Colorado Children's Chorale | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Wonderbound | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Laffont Competition | Charitable contributions | $4,000 |
| Platte Forum | Charitable contributions | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas P Kearns
- John K Weckbaugh
- John J Silver
Questions people ask
Does Galen and Ada Belle Spencer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Requests must be received by september 30 for consideration at the organizations annual meeting..
How much does Galen and Ada Belle Spencer Foundation give?
$340,500 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Galen and Ada Belle Spencer Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas P Kearns (Director, President), John K Weckbaugh (Director, First) and John J Silver (Director, Second).
What does Galen and Ada Belle Spencer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.