The Specter Foundation
Invitation OnlyGladwyne, Pennsylvania · EIN 38-7076393 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.5M
Organizations funded62
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$51.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
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
29% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharefood | Philadelphia, PA | 2024 donation | $3,483,333 |
| UC Law San Francisco | LA Jolla, CA | 2024 donation | $1,000,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Moishe house philadelphia | $201,000 |
| Cambridge in America | New York, NY | 2024 donation | $126,850 |
| Drexel University Fund | Philadelphia, PA | Drexel squash john d white | $100,000 |
| Delaware Valley Friends School | Paoli, PA | 2024 donation | $83,333 |
| Our Generation Speaks | Waltham, MA | 2024 donation | $82,000 |
| Tribe 12 | Philadelphia, PA | 2024 donation | $53,500 |
| Har Zion Temple | Penn Valley, PA | 2024 donation | $27,500 |
| Holy Redeemer Health Systems Dev Dept | Huntingdon Valley, PA | 2024 donation | $25,000 |
| Squash and Education Alliance | New York, NY | 2024 gift | $25,000 |
| US Squash Racquets Association | New York, NY | US squash board contribution | $25,000 |
| US Squash Racquets Association | New York, NY | Year 2 gift | $25,000 |
| Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History | Philadelphia, PA | 2024 donation | $25,000 |
| Perelman Jewish Day School | Wynnewood, PA | 2024 tribute event | $18,000 |
| William Penn Charter School | Philadelphia, PA | 2024 annual fund | $15,000 |
| Haverford College | Haverford, PA | Haverford college annual squash gift | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Philadelphia, PA | 2024 donation | $10,000 |
| Project Home | Keene, NH | 2024 donation | $10,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Women's squash annual contribution | $10,000 |
| Children First | Philadelphia, PA | 2024 donation | $7,500 |
| Philadelphia Friendship Circle | Philadelphia, PA | 4/7/2024 event | $5,400 |
| American Friends of Libi | Brighton, MA | William field iafa gymnasium project | $5,000 |
| Chabad Haverford | Philadelphia, PA | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Emily's Entrourage | Ardmore, PA | October 5th event | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Heights Philadelphia | New Rochelle, NY | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia | Bala Cynwyd, PA | 2024 jfcs honors event | $5,000 |
| Kleinlife | Philadelphia, PA | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Lbi Jewish Community Center | Spray Beach, NJ | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Leket Israel | Teaneck, NJ | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Maccabi USA | Philadelphia, PA | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center | East Norriton, PA | 2024 mission possible event | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art (Associates Membership) | Philadelphia, PA | 2024 associates membership | $5,000 |
| Release Recovery Foundation | New York City, NY | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Sharing Excess | Philadelphia, PA | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Squash Dreamers | San Diego, CA | 2024 gift | $5,000 |
| Terrell L Bruce Memorial Fund | San Diego, CA | 2024 toast for terrell event | $5,000 |
| Barrack Family Hebrew Academy | Mawe, PA | 2024 commitment | $3,600 |
| Orot | Melrose Park, PA | May 9th event | $3,600 |
| Children Crisis Treatment Center | Philadelphia, PA | 2024 donation | $3,500 |
| Bridlewild | Gladwyne, PA | 2024 donation | $2,500 |
| Chabad Serving Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | Drexel chabad | $2,500 |
| Coalition Against Hunger | Philadelphia, PA | Philly brunch off event | $2,500 |
| Koresh | Philadelphia, PA | 2024 donation | $2,500 |
| Penn Hillel | Philadelphia, PA | Penn hillel 2024 gift | $2,500 |
| Squashdrive | Emeryville, CA | Olympic club team | $2,500 |
| Vetri Community Partnership | Philadelphia, PA | 2024 donation | $2,500 |
| UC Law San Francisco | LA Jolla, CA | Hhp/Haiti student group | $2,000 |
| Jewish Learning Venture | Philadelphia, PA | 2024 donation | $1,500 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show | Philadelphia, PA | 2024 donation | $1,500 |
| The Rock School | Philadelphia, PA | May 3rd event | $1,500 |
| Friends of the Wissahickon | Philadelphia, PA | 100 years of wild event | $1,250 |
| New York Youth Symphony | New York, NY | 2024 donation | $1,250 |
| Eldernet | Bryn Mawr, PA | 2024 donation | $1,000 |
| Junior League of Philadelphia | Ardmore, PA | 2024 donation | $1,000 |
| Lower Merion Conservancy | Gladwyne, PA | 2024 donation | $1,000 |
| Maternity Care Coalition | Philadelphia, PA | 2024 donation | $1,000 |
| Riverbend Environmental Education Center | Gladwyne, PA | 2024 donation | $1,000 |
| The Film Noir Foundation | Alameda, CA | 2024 donation | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 62 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,493,616 | 62 |
| 2023 | $4,630,929 | 90 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513079349100311
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-7076393
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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