Also known as: Spencer Foundation · Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 203672969) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, Diana Davis Spencer Foundation reported 132 grants totaling $66,217,000 to 119 organizations across 24 states and territories. Its largest reported grant was $5,000,000 to Donors Trust.
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Purposes as written on the filing, most frequent first.
| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Donors Trust | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $11,000,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,000,000 |
| Hillsdale College | HILLSDALE, MI | $5,000,000 |
| Texas A&m University | COLLEGE STATION, TX | $3,500,000 |
| Independent Women's Forum | WINCHESTER, VA | $2,500,000 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | CENTER CITY, MN | $2,000,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | ROCHESTER, MN | $2,000,000 |
| The Federalist Society for LAW and Public Policy Studies | WASHINGTON, DC | $2,000,000 |
| The Jackson Laboratory | FARMINGTON, CT | $2,000,000 |
| Chapel Haven Inc | NEW HAVEN, CT | $1,600,000 |
| Pentagon Memorial Fund Inc | ARLINGTON, VA | $1,250,000 |
| Bullis School | POTOMAC, MD | $1,100,000 |
| Caring for Military Families the Elizabeth Dole Foundation | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,010,000 |
| American Council of Trustees and Alumni | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000,000 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness Inc | COLUMBIA, MD | $1,000,000 |
| Foundation for Excellence in Higher Education Inc | PRINCETON, NJ | $1,000,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute Inc | WILMINGTON, DE | $1,000,000 |
| Media Research Center Inc | HERNDON, VA | $1,000,000 |
| Mysa School Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $800,000 |
| Iron Star Foundation Corp | STEVENSVILLE, MD | $750,000 |
| Fund for American Studies | WASHINGTON, DC | $700,000 |
| Gloucester Institute | GLOUCESTER, VA | $700,000 |
| National Center for Public Policy Research | WASHINGTON, DC | $700,000 |
| Our Community Salutes-USA | NEW JERSEY, NJ | $700,000 |
| American Private Radio | OXFORD, MS | $600,000 |
| American Strategy Group (the Claremont Strategy Group Inc) | CLAREMONT, CA | $600,000 |
| Middle East Media Research Institute | WASHINGTON, DC | $600,000 |
| Teneo Network Inc | AUSTIN, TX | $600,000 |
| American Swiss Foundation Inc | NEW YORK, NY | $500,000 |
| Chapel Haven Endowment | NEW HAVEN, CT | $500,000 |
| Culture Wise Studies Inc | CAMARILLO, CA | $500,000 |
| Institute for Responsible Citizenship | WASHINGTON, DC | $500,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc | ARLINGTON, VA | $500,000 |
| Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation | WASHINGTON, DC | $500,000 |
| Asia America Initiative LLC | WASHINGTON, DC | $450,000 |
| Best Friends Foundation Inc | CHEVY CHASE, MD | $413,000 |
| International SPY Museum | WASHINGTON, DC | $400,000 |
| Mount Desert Island Hospital | BAR HARBOR, ME | $400,000 |
| Maine Seacoast Mission | BAR HARBOR, ME | $370,000 |
| James Wilson Institute for Natural Rights and the American Founding | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $350,000 |
| LAW Enforcement Legal Defense Fund | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $350,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing | CLEVELAND, OH | $300,000 |
| Jewish Institute for National Security of America | WASHINGTON, DC | $300,000 |
| Mighty Oaks Foundation | MAGNOLIA, TX | $300,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | SHERMAN OAKS, CA | $300,000 |
| Speech First Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $300,000 |
| National Association of Scholars | NEW YORK, NY | $275,000 |
| National Taxpayers Union Foundation | WASHINGTON, DC | $275,000 |
| National Park Trust | ROCKVILLE, MD | $260,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | SACRAMENTO, CA | $250,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid), and the return header (legal name and address). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
