Spector Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Spector Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 46 grants; the typical grant was $6,750 and the largest $254,070. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$6,750
- Largest grant$254,070
- Assets$45.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
50% 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 | $1.5 million | 43 | $36.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 46 | $45.7 million |
How to apply
Spector 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.
What Spector Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 23 | $741,250 |
| Maryland | 5 | $350,190 |
| Florida | 6 | $125,200 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $117,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $41,000 |
| California | 2 | $22,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns College | Pritzker Challenge fund | $254,070 |
| KIPP New York Inc | In support of KIPP NYC's mission and Campaign for growth | $200,000 |
| New York Public Radio | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Chapin School LTD | General & Unrestricted | $99,500 |
| Barnard College | General & Unrestricted | $81,250 |
| St Johns College | Annual Fund | $50,000 |
| KIPP New York Inc | Charitable Event | $35,000 |
| St Johns College | Endowment for Balbec fees fund | $29,800 |
| MV Youth Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Choc Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Junior Tennis Champions Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,320 |
| Gift of Life Marrow Registry Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | American Fellows fund | $13,500 |
| Perfect Earth Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Barnard College | Martha's Vineyard event fund | $11,800 |
| Barnard College | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc | Golden Age/Moonrise Media book project | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Marthas Vineyard Community Services Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| An Open Book Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Social Good Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Citizens Committee for Children of New York | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Craft Emergency Relief Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Forafrika | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kind Kitchen of Palm Beach Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Marthas Vineyard Hospital Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Usagainstalzheimers | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Washington Square Park Conservancy Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Closely Crafted Inc | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| Closely Crafted Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Lungevity Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| New York Shakespeare Festival | Charitable Event | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Abigail Klem
- Warren J Spector
Questions people ask
Does Spector Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Spector Family Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $6,750.
Who runs Spector Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Abigail Klem (VP) and Warren J Spector (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does Spector Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.