Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $67.3 million in 138 grants; the typical grant was $187,500 and the largest $5.0 million. 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$67.3 million
- Number of grants138
- Typical grant$187,500
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$1.3 billion
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $52.9 million the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $52.9 million | 155 | $1.3 billion |
| 2024 | $67.3 million | 138 | $1.3 billion |
How to apply
Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc 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
What Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 24 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 26 | $28.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 38 | $16.5 million |
| Texas | 7 | $8.0 million |
| Michigan | 1 | $5.0 million |
| Connecticut | 6 | $4.1 million |
| Minnesota | 2 | $4.0 million |
| Maryland | 11 | $4.0 million |
| California | 5 | $1.8 million |
| New Jersey | 2 | $1.7 million |
| Maine | 15 | $1.5 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donors Trust | Donor advised fund contribution | $5.0 million |
| Donors Trust | Donor advised fund contribution | $5.0 million |
| Donors Trust | Donor advised fund contribution | $5.0 million |
| Heritage Foundation | Education and research | $5.0 million |
| Hillsdale College | Construction of the graduate school of classical education and endowment | $5.0 million |
| Texas A&m University | Bush school of government and public service graduate program | $3.5 million |
| Texas A&m University | Bush school of government and public service graduate program | $3.5 million |
| Donors Trust | Donor advised fund contribution | $3.0 million |
| Independent Women's Forum | The winning women program | $2.5 million |
| Donors Trust | Donor advised fund contribution | $2.0 million |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | Family and children's programs | $2.0 million |
| Mayo Clinic | Support of integrated clinical practice, education and research | $2.0 million |
| The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies | Educational programs | $2.0 million |
| The Jackson Laboratory | Vision research | $2.0 million |
| Pentagon Memorial Fund Inc | 9/11 pentagon memorial visitor education center and general operating funds | $1.3 million |
| American Council of Trustees and Alumni | Reclaiming america's heritage of free speech in higher education program | $1.0 million |
| Bullis School | Scholarships and technology inverstments | $1.0 million |
| Caring for Military Families the Elizabeth Dole Foundation | Towards heroes & history makers celebration | $1.0 million |
| Chapel Haven Inc | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Donors Trust | Donor advised fund contribution | $1.0 million |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness Inc | Research and career development award program | $1.0 million |
| Foundation for Excellence in Higher Education Inc | Renew universities from within project | $1.0 million |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute Inc | Campus conference center construction support | $1.0 million |
| Media Research Center Inc | Unleash free speech project | $1.0 million |
| Mysa School Inc | Model expansion project | $800,000 |
| Iron Star Foundation Corp | General operating support | $750,000 |
| Fund for American Studies | Developing courageous leaders for liberty project | $700,000 |
| Our Community Salutes-Usa | Military enlistee and family programs | $700,000 |
| American Private Radio | Educational programming | $600,000 |
| American Strategy Group (The Claremont Strategy Group Inc) | Educational programming | $600,000 |
| Gloucester Institute | Programs and capacity building | $600,000 |
| Middle East Media Research Institute | Russia-china-iran new alliance/china project | $600,000 |
| Teneo Network Inc | Education programs | $600,000 |
| American Swiss Foundation Inc | Strengthening operations, existing programs, and activating the alumni network of the young leaders conference | $500,000 |
| Chapel Haven Endowment | Staff investment fund | $500,000 |
| Chapel Haven Inc | Fund for staff salaries and benefits | $500,000 |
| Culture Wise Studies Inc | General operating support | $500,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc | European expansion & family support campaign | $500,000 |
| Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation | Countering communist influence through public education, research, and policy studies projects | $500,000 |
| Asia America Initiative LLC | Building resilient communities: vision, duty, and practice project | $450,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diana Davis Spencer
- Abby Spencer Moffat
- Harrison Howard
- Carole A Featherstone
- Christopher Burn
- John Richardson
- Richard Painter
- Thomas Skilton
- Kimberly Lamanna
- Spencer Moffat
Questions people ask
Does Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc give?
$67.3 million in tax year 2024, across 138 grants, with a typical grant of $187,500.
Who runs Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Diana Davis Spencer (Executive Chairman), Abby Spencer Moffat (Ceo & President), Harrison Howard (Trustee) and Carole A Featherstone (Chief Financial Officer) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.