Spencer Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6078558
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $57MTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 183Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $670MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
Members of the program staff, working individually and in small teams, conduct independent educational research that produces knowledge to help the Spencer Foundation and other Foundations and institutions engaged in education research and related fields to improve their policies and practices. These staff members produce internal documents, publications, and presentations aimed at a broader audience of education researchers and, when relevant, practitioners and policymakers.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| National Academy of Education | $11M | 2025 |
| Michigan State University | $4.3M | 2025 |
| University of California Los Angeles | $3.5M | 2025 |
| Learning Policy Institute | $3.5M | 2025 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $2.4M | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (183 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: spencer.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.