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Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc.
Appears in filings: 2021–2023
Total known giving to Capital Research Center
$1,250,000
“With net assets reported near $1.5 billion, it is among the largest foundations funding the conservative policy world.”
Why this donor matters
The Diana Davis Spencer Foundation, with net assets reported around $1.5 billion, is among the largest single-family foundations now backing the conservative nonprofit network. It funds marquee right-of-center institutions and appears in Capital Research Center's funding ecosystem.
Giving on record
| Year | Recipient | Source filing | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Capital Research Center | IRS Form 990 (2023) ↗ | $500,000 |
| 2022 | Capital Research Center | IRS Form 990 (2022) ↗ | $400,000 |
| 2021 | Capital Research Center | IRS Form 990 (2021) ↗ | $350,000 |
| Total | $1,250,000 | ||
Why this matters
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