Cheryl Spencer Memorial Foundation
Historical FunderNewburyport, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6360057 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | AARON SPENCER |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 Grey Stone Path, Dedham MA 020264068 |
| Phone | 6174358667 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM IS NECESSARY |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | MUST BE A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
47% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFORAM - American FriendsRambam Hospital | New York, NY | To support the charity's mission | $275,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc | Boston, MA | To support the charity's mission | $200,000 |
| ASUH - American Society of the University of Haifa | New York, NY | To support the charity's mission | $150,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | To support the charity's mission. | $100,000 |
| Maimonides School | Brookline, MA | To support the charity's mission | $100,000 |
| Hadassah | New York City, NY | To support the Charity's mission. | $72,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | To support the charity's mission | $50,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | To support the charity's mission | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Boston, MA | To support the Charity's mission. | $25,000 |
| Hebrew College | Newton center, MA | To support the charity's mission | $25,000 |
| New Israel Fund | New York, NY | To support the charity's mission. | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Boston, MA | To support the Charity's mission. | $25,000 |
| Rotary Foundation of Rotary International | Evvanston, IL | To support the charity's mission. | $25,000 |
| To Keren Or Inc (Ray of Light) | New York City, NY | To support the Charity's mission. | $25,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | Newton Centre, MA | To support the charity's mission | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | To support the charity's mission | $5,000 |
| Other amounts not detailed | Dedham, MA | To support the charity's mission | $600 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | $200,000 commitment remaining at the end of 2025. To support the charity's mission. | $200,000 |
| AFORAM - American FriendsRambam Hospital | New York, NY | $100,000 commitment remaining at the end of 2025. To support the charity's mission. | $100,000 |
| ASUH - American Society of the University of Haifa | New York, NY | $100,000 commitment remaining at the end of 2025. To support the charity's mission. | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federations of North America | NYC, NY | $100,000 commitment remaining at the end of 2025. Identified to Yezreel Valley College in Israel, via a U.S. fiscal agent. To support the… | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,162,600 | 21 |
| 2024 | $874,900 | 21 |
| 2023 | $690,308 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621669349100662
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6360057
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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