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Spector Foundation

Preselected recipients only Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 271536343

Spector Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.0 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $4.0 million and the largest $4.0 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.

Giving in 2024 was up from $2.5 million 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$2.5 million1$103 million
2024$4.0 million1$116 million

How to apply

Spector 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 Spector Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts1$4.0 million

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Boston Foundation
Boston, MA
The funds held by the boston foundation are intended to be distributed to organizations that are organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes.$4.0 million

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Spector Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Spector Foundation give?

$4.0 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $4.0 million.

Who runs Spector Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Brian L Spector (Trustee) and Stephanie Spector (Trustee).

What does Spector Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.

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