Galen and Ada Belle Spencer Foundation
Historical FunderDenver, Colorado · EIN 74-2259763 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THOMAS P KEARNS |
|---|---|
| Address | 568 LAFAYETTE ST, DENVER CO 80219 |
| Phone | 3039212735 |
| TKEARNS303@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 30 FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE ORGANIZATIONS ANNUAL MEETING. |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
5% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girls Scouts of Colorado | Denver, CO | Charitable contributions | $50,000 |
| Central City Opera House Association | Denver, CO | Charitable contributions | $45,000 |
| The Eating Disorder Foundation | Denver, CO | Charitable contributions | $45,000 |
| Opera Colorado | Englewood, CO | Charitable contributions | $40,000 |
| Havern School | Littleton, CO | Charitable contributions | $25,000 |
| University of Denver Lamont School of Music | Denver, CO | Charitable contributions | $25,000 |
| Tennyson Center for Children | Denver, CO | Charitable contributions | $17,500 |
| Roundup River Ranch | Avon, CO | Charitable contributions | $15,000 |
| Bayaud Enterprises Inc | Denver, CO | Charitable contributions | $10,000 |
| Denver Children's Choir | Denver, CO | Charitable contributions | $10,000 |
| Denver Lyric Opera Guild | Englewood, CO | Charitable contributions | $10,000 |
| Judi's House Jag Institute | Aurora, CO | Charitable contributions | $10,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | Charitable contributions | $10,000 |
| Buntport Theatre | Denver, CO | Charitable contributions | $6,000 |
| Art Students League of Denver | Denver, CO | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Colorado Children's Chorale | Denver, CO | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Wonderbound | Denver, CO | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Laffont Competition | New York, NY | Charitable contributions | $4,000 |
| Platte Forum | Denver, CO | Charitable contributions | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $340,500 | 19 |
| 2023 | $360,500 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533149349103303
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2259763
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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