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The Elma Dill Russell Spencer Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that primarily focuses its grantmaking efforts in Texas and New York, with a total of $5 million awarded to 39 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and its funding opportunities are based on relationship-building and invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

University of the Incarnate Word
$6.7M
26%

Texas Agricultural Land Trust
$1.8M
7%

Trinity University
$1.7M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
38
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$75.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ELMA DILL RUSSELL SPENCER FOUNDATION?
No. ELMA DILL RUSSELL SPENCER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ELMA DILL RUSSELL SPENCER FOUNDATION give?
ELMA DILL RUSSELL SPENCER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, New York, and Massachusetts. 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 ELMA DILL RUSSELL SPENCER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ELMA DILL RUSSELL SPENCER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ELMA DILL RUSSELL SPENCER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ELMA DILL RUSSELL SPENCER FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ELMA DILL RUSSELL SPENCER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ELMA DILL RUSSELL SPENCER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include University of the Incarnate Word, Texas Agricultural Land Trust, and Trinity University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ELMA DILL RUSSELL SPENCER FOUNDATION?
ELMA DILL RUSSELL SPENCER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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