W Vaughan Spencer Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySouthmont, North Carolina · EIN 61-1383120 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$57K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
73% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church | Salisbury, NC | Charitable/Educational | $7,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Charitable/Educational | $5,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute | New York, NY | Charitable/Educational | $5,000 |
| Canine Companions | Santa Rosa, CA | Charitable/Educational | $5,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Raleigh, NC | Charitable/Educational | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Chicago, IL | Charitable/Educational | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Charitable/Educational | $5,000 |
| Hospice of Davidson County | Lexington, NC | Charitable/Educational | $4,000 |
| Helen Keller National Center | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable/Educational | $4,000 |
| Addison Jo Blair Foundation | Elizabethtown, KY | Charitable/Educational | $3,500 |
| Cheryl Cates Memorial Foundation | Key West, FL | Charitable/Educational | $2,500 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | Charitable/Educational | $2,000 |
| Grace Episcopal Church | Lexington, NC | Charitable/Educational | $2,000 |
| First Christian Church of Radcliff | Radcliff, KY | Charitable/Educational | $1,000 |
| Society of Anglican Missionaries and Senders (Sams) | Ambridge, PA | Charitable/Educational | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $48,246 | 11 |
| 2022 | $32,750 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620919349100112
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-1383120
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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