Also known as: Charles Spear Charitable Foundation · Spear Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 271612539) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
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In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, The Charles Spear Charitable Foundation reported 42 grants totaling $639,500 to 42 organizations across 14 states and territories, most often for general operating support. Its largest reported grant was $66,500 to Doctors Without Borders.
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| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | HAGERSTOWN, MD | $66,500 |
| Wnyc | NEW YORK, NY | $60,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | NEW YORK, NY | $45,000 |
| Childrens Center of New Milford | NEW MILFORD, CT | $40,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 |
| Food Bank of NYC | BRONX, NY | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Sherman Senior Center | SHERMAN, CT | $20,000 |
| Henry Kendall Society | BOSTON, MA | $20,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research | ARLINGTON, VA | $20,000 |
| Salk Institute for Biological Studies | LA JOLLA, CA | $20,000 |
| Clifford Beers Clinic | NEW HAVEN, CT | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 |
| ST Judes Childrens Hospital | MEMPHIS, TN | $15,000 |
| US Autism Homes | MANHASSET, NY | $15,000 |
| Wnet | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 |
| Amazon Conservation Team | ARLINGTON, VA | $10,000 |
| American Assoc for the Advancement of Science | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 |
| Amnesty International | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 |
| Animal Medical Center | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 |
| Books for Africa | ST PAUL, MN | $10,000 |
| Cancer Research Institure | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 |
| Charity Navigator | SADDLE BROOK, NJ | $10,000 |
| City Harvest | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 |
| Conservation International | ARLINGTON, VA | $10,000 |
| Environmental & Energy Study Institute | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Earth | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 |
| Humane Farming Assocation | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $10,000 |
| Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 |
| Nurses House Inc | GUILDERLAND, NY | $10,000 |
| Oxfam America | BOSTON, MA | $10,000 |
| Sherman Library | SHERMAN, CT | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty LAW Center | MONTGOMERY, AL | $10,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 |
| Operation Delta DOG | HOLLIS, NH | $8,000 |
| 350ORG | BROOKLYN, NY | $5,000 |
| Acadia Center | ROCKPORT, ME | $5,000 |
| African Wild Life Foundation | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,000 |
| Last Chance for Animals | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 |
| New Fairfield Sherman Animal Center | NEW FAIRFIELD, CT | $5,000 |
| Riverkeeper | OSSINING, NY | $5,000 |
| Water Mission International | NORTH CHARLESTON, SC | $5,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
