The Alexandra and Spencer Wells Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 26-1572332 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$112K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$1,893
Total assets$182K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $515 and $10,300.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
54% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Film Society | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $51,000 |
| Every Mother Counts | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $30,526 |
| Blackburn Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $10,300 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Opera | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $5,150 |
| Western Reserve Academy | Hudson, OH | Unrestricted | $1,893 |
| Manifestworks | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $1,180 |
| Nantucket Historical Association | Nantucket, MA | Unrestricted | $1,033 |
| Lowcountry Land Trust | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted | $515 |
| Brecker-Metal Foundation Inc | Suffern, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Kqed Public Media | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $240 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $112,337 | 11 |
| 2023 | $152,662 | 21 |
| 2022 | $68,869 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620299349100227
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1572332
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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