AL Spencer Foundation
EIN 251843761 Private FoundationTotal Given 2016–2024
$4.3M
105 grants · $475K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $10K–$50K
grant size
61%
deep partner · 20/33 multi-year
repeat
$13.8M
Assets (2024)
33
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
David G Bluemling
Phone
(412) 364-9395
Deadlines
NO CURRENT SUBMISSION DEADLINE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.
How to Apply
REQUESTS SHOULD BE SENT IN A LETTER FORMAT INDICATING THE SPECIFIC AMOUNT AND THE PURPOSE WHICH THE FUNDS ARE BEING REQUESTED. APPLICANTS SHOULD INCLUDE A COPY OF THEIR IRS DETERMINATION LETTER.
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION ANTICIPATES THAT THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING GRANTS WILL BE PRIMARILY THOSE BENEFITTING DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN LIVING IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $222K | $8.0M | $140K | 9 |
| 2017 | $410K | $13.1M | $5.4M | 8 |
| 2018 | $476K | $12.0M | $516K | 13 |
| 2019 | N/A | $13.3M | $566K | N/A |
| 2020 | $594K | $14.0M | $706K | 12 |
| 2021 | $615K | $15.2M | $1.6M | 15 |
| 2022 | $679K | $12.5M | $511K | 20 |
| 2023 | $646K | $13.3M | $459K | 12 |
| 2024 | $632K | $13.8M | $769K | 16 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 105 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$20K
Average
$41K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$270K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (105 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $270,000 | 2023 GRANT AGREEMENT | 2023 |
| YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $232,000 | 2024 GRANT AGREEMENT | 2024 |
| YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $225,000 | 2022 GRANT AGREEMENT | 2022 |
| YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $177,250 | 2021 EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND STAFF RETENTION; PANDEMIC RECOVERY AND SUPPORT; MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS | 2020 |
| Urban Impact Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $165,000 | 2023 GRANT AGREEMENT | 2023 |
| YMCA Camp Kon-O-KweeSpencer | Fombell, PA | $150,000 | POOL PROJECT | 2017 |
| YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $150,000 | Improving working capital position | 2017 |
| YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $150,000 | To provide funding for vendors | 2018 |
| Pine Valley Camp | Ellwood City, PA | $126,000 | DINING HALL PROJECT (PHASE 2) AND TERM LOAN PAYOFF | 2021 |
| The United Methodist Church Union | Pittsburgh, PA | $104,500 | 2024 GRANT AGREEMENT | 2024 |
| Bethesda Hospital Foundation | Boynton Beach, FL | $100,000 | BETHESDA HOSPITAL EMERGENCY SERVICES CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2020 |
| Urban Impact Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $100,000 | PURCHASE AND RENOVATION OF AN URBAN MISSIONARY HOME | 2021 |
| Pine Valley Camp | Ellwood City, PA | $100,000 | 2024 GRANT AGREEMENT | 2024 |
| YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $80,000 | To provide funding for a pool roof | 2018 |
| Urban Impact Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $76,000 | INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND UNDERDRAIN AND STONE REGRADING | 2022 |
| YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $75,000 | CONSULTING SERVICES FROM CSG URBAN PARTNERS, LLC | 2021 |
| YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $65,000 | For the purposes of funding the Executive & Volunteer Professional Development Program | 2018 |
| YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $60,000 | For the purposes of funding the Executive & Volunteer Professional Development Program | 2017 |
| YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $52,500 | For the purpose of funding the Snavely Lodge Deck, Spencer Barn Deck, High Ropes Course, and the Council Tree... | 2016 |
| YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $50,000 | RESTRUCTURING CONSULTING SERVICES; PROPERTY APPRAISALS | 2020 |
| The Miracle League of Moon Township | Coraopolis, PA | $50,000 | CONSTRUCTION OF MIRACLE LEAGUE FIELD AND PLAYGROUND | 2020 |
| St Anthony Charitable Foundation | Wexford, PA | $50,000 | SPEECH THERAPY PROGRAM | 2020 |
| Urban Impact Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $50,000 | "NEW MONEY" MATCHING CAMPAIGN | 2020 |
| YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $50,000 | ADVISORY CONSULTANT; CAMP MAINTENANCE | 2021 |
| The Miracle League of Moon Township | Coraopolis, PA | $50,000 | CONSTRUCTION OF MIRACLE LEAGUE FIELD AND PLAYGROUND | 2021 |
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