W.L.S. Spencer Foundation | The W.L.S. Spencer Foundation supports educational activities and publications associated with innovative art exhibitions, especially those focusing on contemporary Asian Art, and innovative programs that motivate children to do well academically and continue their education beyond high school.

Funding educational activities, publications and outreach associated with innovative and
contemporary art exhibitions, especially those focusing on Asian Art

Supporting programs that motivate children to stay in school, do well academically and continue their education beyond high school

Mission Statement

The mission of the W.L.S. Spencer Foundation is to fund activities, anywhere in the world, which foster new ideas, disrupt the status quo and encourage creativity in the fields of education, the arts, healthcare and the environment. We like the leverage that arises from seed grants, challenge grants and matching grants. We prefer not to fund endowments, operating expenses or ongoing projects.

Program Areas

K-12 Education

Arts & Cross-Cultural Education

Environmental Education

Health Education

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Application Information

At this time, grant applications are by invitation only.

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