Public charity · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Spencer Educational Foundation Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $35K
- Typical grant
- $35K to $35K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $35K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 85 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $2M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2M | $35K | 1 |
| 2024 | $1M | $18K | 2 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Stephen Acunto JrDirector
- Joseph CelluraDirector
- Lyndsey ChristoferDirector (joined 1/1/25)
- Dr Cassandra ColeDirector
- John DiazDirector (joined 5/1/25)
- Andrea M DudekDirector
- Duncan EllisDirector
- Elizabeth GearyDirector (retired 6/18/25)
- Julie GibsonDirector
- Amy GrossDirector (joined 9/1/25)
- Stephen HackenburgDirector (joined 1/1/25)
- Alban LaloumDirector (retired 9/5/25)
- Joseph V Larocco JrDirector
- Dr Weili LuDirector
- Michelle MclaneDirector
- Manuel PadillaDirector (retired 12/31/25)
- Linton B PuckettDirector
- Elizabeth RicciardelliDirector (retired 12/31/25)
- Robin RoederDirector
- Michele J SansoneDirector
- Jarrod SchlesingerDirector (joined 7/1/25)
- Ben SloopDirector (retired 12/31/25)
- Kristyn SmallcombeDirector (joined 5/1/25)
- Sue SrinivasanDirector
- Cristina VigilanteDirector (joined 5/1/25)
- Johnell HollyChair
- Jeffrey CohenPresident
- Bob ThomasVice president
- Jacquelyn BoligSecretary
- Michael VanackerTreasurer
- Megan MillerCeo
- Tandeka NomveteExternal engagement direct
- Kenneth GoldsteinUniversity partnerships di
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Course developmentgeneral grantrmoc grant
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisk University | Nashville, Davidson County | Course developmentgeneral grantrmoc grant | $35K |
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