The Candy and Aaron Spelling Foundation
EIN 954661676 Private FoundationTotal Given 2016–2024
$829K
59 grants · $92K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$6K
typical small grants · $2K–$10K
grant size
48%
supporter · 13/27 multi-year
repeat
$99K
Assets (2023)
27
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No. Preselected Only
Phone
(212) 840-3456
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $66K | $586K | $102K | 9 |
| 2017 | $74K | $529K | $7K | 12 |
| 2018 | $392K | $228K | $291K | 9 |
| 2020 | $114K | $235K | $97K | 9 |
| 2021 | $24K | $243K | $23K | 4 |
| 2022 | $43K | $142K | $36K | 6 |
| 2023 | $75K | $99K | $76K | 6 |
| 2024 | $43K | $0 | $18K | 4 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 59 grants on record
Minimum
$300
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$6K
Average
$14K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$281K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (59 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University | Boston, MA | $281,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE UNIVERISTY. | 2018 |
| The Ucla Foundation | Pasadena, CA | $65,000 | TO PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY AND MANAGING DONATED RESOURCES FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF UCLA. | 2020 |
| Ucla Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $60,000 | TO PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY AND MANAGING DONATED RESOURCES FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF UCLA. | 2018 |
| Ucla Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $40,000 | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION MISSION | 2023 |
| Charitable Pledges Close Out Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $25,636 | CHARITABLE PLEDGES TO CLOSE FOUNDATION | 2024 |
| American Humane Association | Washington, DC | $25,000 | TO ENSURE THE WELFARE, WELLNESS AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND ANIMALS, AND TO UNLEASH THE FULL POTENTIAL OF THE... | 2018 |
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $25,000 | To promote philanthropy and managing donated resources for the advancement of UCLA. | 2016 |
| Los Angeles World Affairs Council | Culver City, CA | $15,440 | TO PROMOTE AN UNDERSTANDING OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AMONG PROFESSIONALS, TEACHERS, AND STUDENTS OF ALL AGES IN LOS ANGELES. | 2017 |
| American Humane Association | Washington, DC | $15,000 | TO ENSURE THE WELFARE, WELLNESS AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND ANIMALS, AND TO UNLEASH THE FULL POTENTIAL OF THE... | 2022 |
| American Humane Association | Washington, DC | $15,000 | TO ENSURE THE WELFARE, WELLNESS AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND ANIMALS, AND TO UNLEASH THE FULL POTENTIAL OF THE... | 2017 |
| Los Angeles Parks Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $11,000 | TO ENHANCE, EXPAND AND PRESERVE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PEOPLE OF LOS ANGELES. | 2017 |
| Center for Animal Law Studies | Cotati, CA | $10,506 | TO SUPPORT RESEARCH | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Parks Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | TO ENHANCE, EXPAND, PRESERVE AND PROMOTE PUBLIC RECREATION, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FOR THE PEOPLE OF LOS ANGELES. | 2022 |
| Los Angeles World Affairs Council | Culver City, CA | $10,000 | TO PROMOTE AN UNDERSTANDING OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AMONG PROFESSIONALS, TEACHERS, AND STUDENTS OF ALL AGES IN LOS ANGELES. | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Parks Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | TO ENHANCE, EXPAND, PRESERVE AND PROMOTE PUBLIC RECREATION, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FOR THE PEOPLE OF LOS ANGELES. | 2018 |
| American Humane Association | Washington, DC | $10,000 | TO ENSURE THE WELFARE, WELLNESS AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND ANIMALS, AND TO UNLEASH THE FULL POTENTIAL OF THE... | 2020 |
| Los Angeles Parks Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | TO ENHANCE, EXPAND, PRESERVE AND PROMOTE PUBLIC RECREATION, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FOR THE PEOPLE OF LOS ANGELES. | 2020 |
| Los Angeles World Affairs Council | Culver City, CA | $10,000 | TO PROMOTE AN UNDERSTANDING OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AMONG PROFESSIONALS, TEACHERS, AND STUDENTS OF ALL AGES IN LOS ANGELES. | 2020 |
| Los Angeles Ballet | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | TO SHARE DANCE WITH THE BROADEST POSSIBLE AUDIENCE AND IN PARTICULAR, DISTRESSED COMMUNITIES. | 2020 |
| Los Angeles Ballet | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | TO SHARE DANCE WITH THE BROADEST POSSIBLE AUDIENCE AND IN PARTICULAR, DISTRESSED COMMUNITIES. | 2021 |
| Hb Studio | Pasadena, CA | $10,000 | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION TO OFFER ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING, CONTINUITY AND CONNECTION FOR GLOBAL COMMUNITY... | 2021 |
| Share Inc | Beverly Hills, CA | $10,000 | To Support Organization Mission | 2023 |
| La World Affairs Council & Town Hall | Culver City, CA | $10,000 | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION MISSION | 2023 |
| American Humane Association | Washington, DC | $10,000 | To ensure the welfare, wellness and well-being of children and animals, and to unleash the full potential of the... | 2016 |
| Los Angeles Parks Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | To enhance, expand and preserve parks and recreational opportunities for the people of Los Angeles. | 2016 |
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