The Spencer Foundation

The Spencer Foundation is a non-profit organization headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1962 by Lyle M. Spencer, the Foundation employs 10 people and has generated over $10,000 in revenue. Its roots trace back to a major endowment received in 1968 upon Spencer's passing, which allowed the Foundation to commence formal grant-making activities in 1971. The Spencer Foundation focuses on improving education globally through research. Over the years, it has awarded grants totaling approximately $250 million, supporting a wide range of projects aimed at enhancing educational practices and understanding. The Foundation believes that rigorous research is essential for educational advancement. It actively supports high-quality educational research programs while simultaneously strengthening the wider educational research community through fellowship and training initiatives. For more information about the Spencer Foundation and its work, please visit their website at spencer.org.