SPEER FOUNDATION

Brentwood, TN, US
501(c)3
EIN
81-6922938
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
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Brentwood, TN, US
501(c)3
EIN
81-6922938
Private Foundation
Family Foundation

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The SPEER FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Florida, Tennessee, and Colorado, having disbursed a total of $6.8 million across 103 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$6.8M

2024
Grantees funded
103
Multi-year grantees
48%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

59

Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$75K
L
Lynnda L Speer
Board Member
R
Richard M Speer
Board Member
C
Cabot P Pyle
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SPEER FOUNDATION?
No. SPEER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SPEER FOUNDATION give?
SPEER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, Tennessee, and Colorado. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SPEER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SPEER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SPEER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SPEER FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $6.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SPEER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SPEER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER ST PETERSBURG INC, LIGHTHOUSE MEDIA NA INC, and The Presidential Prayer Team. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SPEER FOUNDATION?
SPEER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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