The Specter Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Specter Foundation is a private foundation in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.5 million in 62 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $3.5 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$5.5 million
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$3.5 million
- Assets$51.7 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.6 million the year before.
32% 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 | $4.6 million | 90 | $39.4 million |
| 2024 | $5.5 million | 62 | $51.7 million |
How to apply
The Specter 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 The Specter Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 44 | $4.2 million |
| California | 6 | $1.0 million |
| New York | 7 | $213,100 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $87,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sharefood | 2024 donation | $3.5 million |
| Uc Law San Francisco | 2024 donation | $1.0 million |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | Moishe house philadelphia | $201,000 |
| Cambridge in America | 2024 donation | $126,850 |
| Drexel University Fund | Drexel squash john d white | $100,000 |
| Delaware Valley Friends School | 2024 donation | $83,333 |
| Our Generation Speaks | 2024 donation | $82,000 |
| Tribe 12 | 2024 donation | $53,500 |
| Har Zion Temple | 2024 donation | $27,500 |
| Holy Redeemer Health Systems Dev Dept | 2024 donation | $25,000 |
| Squash and Education Alliance | 2024 gift | $25,000 |
| US Squash Racquets Association | Us squash board contribution | $25,000 |
| US Squash Racquets Association | Year 2 gift | $25,000 |
| Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History | 2024 donation | $25,000 |
| Perelman Jewish Day School | 2024 tribute event | $18,000 |
| William Penn Charter School | 2024 annual fund | $15,000 |
| Haverford College | Haverford college annual squash gift | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | 2024 donation | $10,000 |
| Project Home | 2024 donation | $10,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Women's squash annual contribution | $10,000 |
| Children First | 2024 donation | $7,500 |
| Philadelphia Friendship Circle | 4/7/2024 event | $5,400 |
| American Friends of Libi | William field iafa gymnasium project | $5,000 |
| Chabad Haverford | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Emily's Entrourage | October 5th event | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Heights Philadelphia | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia | 2024 jfcs honors event | $5,000 |
| Kleinlife | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Lbi Jewish Community Center | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Leket Israel | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Maccabi USA | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center | 2024 mission possible event | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art (Associates Membership) | 2024 associates membership | $5,000 |
| Release Recovery Foundation | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Sharing Excess | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Squash Dreamers | 2024 gift | $5,000 |
| Terrell L Bruce Memorial Fund | 2024 toast for terrell event | $5,000 |
| Barrack Family Hebrew Academy | 2024 commitment | $3,600 |
| Orot | May 9th event | $3,600 |
Officers and trustees
- Shanin Specter
- Tracey Specter
Questions people ask
Does The Specter Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Specter Foundation give?
$5.5 million in tax year 2024, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Specter Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Shanin Specter (Trustee) and Tracey Specter (Trustee).
What does The Specter Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.