E L Spencer Jr Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyAuburn, Alabama · EIN 26-1573695 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$180K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$6.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,022 and $6,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
35% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eamc Foundation | Opelika, AL | Unrestricted use contribution | $50,000 |
| Christ City Church | Birmingham, AL | Unrestricted use contribution | $20,000 |
| Lakeview Baptist Church | Auburn, AL | Unrestricted use contribution | $18,000 |
| Mercy Medical Ministry & Clinic | Auburn, AL | Unrestricted use contribution | $18,000 |
| United Way of Lee County Inc | Opelika, AL | Unrestricted use contribution | $14,000 |
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | Unrestricted use contribution | $10,000 |
| Auburn Chamber of Commerce | Auburn, AL | Unrestricted use contribution | $10,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Auburn, AL | Unrestricted use contribution | $6,000 |
| Food Bank of East Alabama | Auburn, AL | Unrestricted use contribution | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted use contribution | $5,000 |
| Alabama Sheriff's Girl's Ranch | Montgomery, AL | Unrestricted use contribution | $2,500 |
| Exodus Ranch | Opelika, AL | Unrestricted use contribution | $2,500 |
| Insight Athletics | Bend, OR | Unrestricted use contribution | $2,200 |
| Care Humane Society | Auburn, AL | Unrestricted use contribution | $2,000 |
| The Way 2 Serve | Opelika, AL | Unrestricted use contribution | $2,000 |
| Kinetix Global Dev | Albuquerque, NM | Unrestricted use contribution | $1,800 |
| Cmf Intern Christian | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted use contribution | $1,648 |
| Shepherds Staff Mission Facilitators | Knoxville, TN | Unrestricted use contribution | $1,400 |
| Lamplighter Ministries | Shelby, NC | Unrestricted use contribution | $1,400 |
| Mision Vida Nueva | Opelika, AL | Unrestricted use contribution | $1,200 |
| Esperanza House | Auburn, AL | Unrestricted use contribution | $1,080 |
| New Birth Ministries | Midland, GA | Unrestricted use contribution | $1,022 |
| Women's Hope Medical Clinic | Auburn, AL | Unrestricted use contribution | $1,000 |
| The Navigators | Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted use contribution | $900 |
| Tyndale Bible Translators | Spokane Valley, WA | Unrestricted use contribution | $600 |
| Southview Primary School | Opelika, AL | Unrestricted use contribution | $500 |
| Alpha Delta Pi Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted use contribution | $500 |
| Au Collegiate Cattlemen & Cattlewomen | Auburn University, AL | Unrestricted use contribution | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $180,500 | 28 |
| 2024 | $119,600 | 14 |
| 2023 | $127,500 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349103822
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1573695
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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