Moss Adamson Spalding Charities
Historical FunderAbilene, Texas · EIN 75-2778328 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Richard L Spalding |
|---|---|
| Address | 1850 Elmwood, Abilene TX 79605 |
| Phone | 3256981578 |
| Form and materials | Submit in letter form: the person or organization requesting funds, include a data sheet showing exempt organization history, charitable purpose, and specific need and purpose of funds requested. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
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
14% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serenity Foundation of Texas | Abilene, TX | Garden repair | $25,000 |
| Culver Stockton College | Canton, MO | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Nat'l Center Children's Ill Lit | Abilene, TX | Operational Support | $9,000 |
| Pioneer Drive Baptist Church | Abilene, TX | Operational | $5,000 |
| First Baptist - City Lights | Abilene, TX | Operational | $2,500 |
| Stamford Carnegie Library | Stamford, TX | Operational | $2,500 |
| Texas Trails Council BSA | Abilene, TX | Operational | $2,500 |
| Abilene Woman's Club | Abilene, TX | Operational Support | $1,000 |
| Love and Care Ministries | Abilene, TX | Operational Support | $1,000 |
| Center for Contemporary Arts | Abilene, TX | Operational | $1,000 |
| Mentoring Alliance | Abilene, TX | Operational | $1,000 |
| Christian Service Center | Abilene, TX | Operational | $1,000 |
| Grace Museum | Abilene, TX | Operational support | $375 |
| Hillsdale College | Washington, DC | Operational | $100 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($8,348). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70,323 | 23 |
| 2024 | $122,362 | 17 |
| 2023 | $87,002 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601689349100910
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2778328
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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