Spencer Charitable Fund
Accepts applications
Spencer Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Larchmont, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $223,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$223,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $175,000 the year before.
43% of its 2025 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 | $160,000 | 5 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $175,000 | 7 | $5.0 million |
| 2025 | $223,000 | 7 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gordon S Oppenheimer Esq Box 197, Larchmont, NY 10538-0197 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (914) 834-1900 |
| What to submit | Any form can be used |
What Spencer Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $156,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| White Plains Hospital Fdtn | Genl Charitable | $150,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital | Genl Charitable | $50,000 |
| Univ of Rhode Island Foundation | Genl Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mount Sinai School of Medicine | Genl Charitable | $5,000 |
| Smith College | Genl Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Andrew McDonough B Foundation | Genl Charitable | $2,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Service | Genl Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gordon S Oppenheimer
- Alexandra Oppenheimer Delvito
Questions people ask
Does Spencer Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Spencer Charitable Fund give?
$223,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Spencer Charitable Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Gordon S Oppenheimer (Trustee) and Alexandra Oppenheimer Delvito (Trustee).
What does Spencer Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.