Specter Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Specter Foundation is a private foundation based in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania with $44.2M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$44.2Mtotal assets

2015IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Specter Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $4.6M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

The Share Food Program $3.3M
Us Squash Racquets Association $425K
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania $211K
Brandeis University (our Generation Speaks) $144K
National Council Of Young Israel $100K
Birthright Israel Foundation $36K
The Drueding Center $35K
Anti-defamation League Operating Account $25K
Sharefood $25K
America Gives $20K
America-israel Democracy Coalition $16K
Jewish Federation Embark Philly $15K
Racquet Club Of Philadelphia $15K
Har Zion $11K
Uc Law San Francisco $11K
Maccabi Usa $10K
Jewish National Fund $10K
Haverford College $10K
College Squash Association $10K
Squashdrive $10K
William Penn Charter School $10K
Har Zion Temple $10K
Perelman Jewish Day School $10K
Americashare $8K
Jewish Relief Agency $6K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$2.3M
FY2019$6M
FY2020$5.6M
FY2021$2.3M
FY2022$5.7M
FY2023$4.6M

About Specter Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersGladwyne, Pennsylvania
EIN387076393
IRS ruling2015

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Specter Foundation?

Specter Foundation is a private foundation based in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania with $44.2M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Specter Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Specter Foundation?

Specter Foundation's EIN is 387076393. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Specter Foundation?

Private foundations like Specter Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Specter Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.