DIANA DAVIS SPENCER FOUNDATION INC
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The Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc, a 501(c)(3) organization, has a robust grantmaking scale, having distributed $79.9 million across 273 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Donors Trust Inc
$77.7M
17%
TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY
$39M
8%
MASTERS SCHOOL
$36.4M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
138
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$200K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DIANA DAVIS SPENCER FOUNDATION INC?
No. DIANA DAVIS SPENCER FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DIANA DAVIS SPENCER FOUNDATION INC give?
DIANA DAVIS SPENCER FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, District Of Columbia, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DIANA DAVIS SPENCER FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DIANA DAVIS SPENCER FOUNDATION INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DIANA DAVIS SPENCER FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, DIANA DAVIS SPENCER FOUNDATION INC awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $79.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DIANA DAVIS SPENCER FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, DIANA DAVIS SPENCER FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 270 grantees. Recent grantees include Donors Trust Inc, TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY, and MASTERS SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DIANA DAVIS SPENCER FOUNDATION INC?
DIANA DAVIS SPENCER FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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