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The William H Spence and Denise A Spence Foundation

Preselected recipients only Bethlehem, Pennsylvania · EIN 856768944

The William H Spence and Denise A Spence Foundation is a private foundation in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $256,250 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $253,000. 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 down from $370,000 the year before.

75% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$370,0007$3.6 million
2024$256,2504$4.7 million

How to apply

The William H Spence and Denise A Spence 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

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania3$255,750
California1$500

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
Allentown, PA
Support$253,000
Liberty High School Athletic Club
Bethlehem, PA
Support$2,500
Grow Ahead
Tustin, CA
Support$500
The Allentown Band
Allentown, PA
Support$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The William H Spence and Denise A Spence Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The William H Spence and Denise A Spence Foundation give?

$256,250 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.

Who runs The William H Spence and Denise A Spence Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists William H Spence (Trustee), Denise A Spence (Trustee) and Rachel Leah Spence (Trustee).

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