Speer Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Speer Foundation is a private foundation based in Brentwood, Tennessee with $131.2M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$131.2Mtotal assets

2017IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Speer Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $6.8M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Young Mens Christian Association Of Greater St Petersburg $2M
Presidential Prayer Team Inc $450K
Nashville Rescue Mission $400K
Nashville Zoo Inc $390K
Saint Thomas Health Foundation $250K
The Refuge Center $250K
Operation Stand Down Tennessee $250K
Friends Of Warner Park $225K
Alpha House Of Pinellas County Inc $200K
Trinity College Of Florida Inc $172K
Tennessee Wildlife Federation Inc $153K
Crossroads Campus The $150K
Us Institute Against Human Trafficking $125K
High Hopes Inc $125K
Practical Christianity Foundation $100K
Medical University Of South Carolina $100K
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center $100K
Barefoot Republic Inc $100K
Florida Orchestra Inc $100K
Hope International Ministries Inc $100K
Heimerdinger Foundation $100K
Cairn University $88K
Overland Missions Inc $87K
Nashville Youth For Christ Inc $85K
Good Samaritan Health Clinic Of Pasco Inc $75K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2019$7.8M
FY2020$7.4M
FY2021$8M
FY2022$7.6M

About Speer Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersBrentwood, Tennessee
EIN816922938
IRS ruling2017

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Speer Foundation?

Speer Foundation is a private foundation based in Brentwood, Tennessee with $131.2M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Speer Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Speer Foundation?

Speer Foundation's EIN is 816922938. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Speer Foundation?

Private foundations like Speer Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Speer Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.