Private foundation · EIN 23-3097648 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Speyer Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 137 grants paid, $595K total, median $2,000. 13% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
137
$595K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in PA
13%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.1M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 137 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
AwareBedford, MATo further the exempt activities of the charity.$42K
Jackson Hole Conservation AllianceJackson, WYTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$33K
Community Foundation of Jackson HoleJackson, WYTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$32K
Act Blue CharitiesSomerville, MATo further the exempt activities of the charity.$30K
Pratt InstituteBrooklyn, NYTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$25K
FIRST in Family Jackson HoleJackson, WYTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$24K
University of California San FranciscoSan Francisco, CATo further the exempt activities of the charity.$18K
Western Pennsyvania ConservancyPittsburgh, PATo further the exempt activities of the charity.$17K
Pittsburgh Botanical GardenOakdale, PATo further the exempt activities of the charity.$15K
Carnegie MuseumsPittsburgh, PATo further the exempt activities of the charity.$12K
One22 Resource CenterJackson, WYTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$11K
WyofileLander, WYTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$10K
ALS Association of Western PennsylvaniaMillvale, PATo further the exempt activities of the charity.$10K
Jackson Hole Land TrustJackson, WYTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$10K
Santa Fe Botanical GardenSanta Fe, NMTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$10K
Washington University Annual FundSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$10K
Pittsburgh Symphony SocietyPittsburgh, PATo further the exempt activities of the charity.$8,906
City Kids Wilderness ProjectWashington, DCTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$8,190
Columbia Land ConservancyChatham, NYTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$8,000
Jewish Federation of Greater PittsburghPittsburgh, PATo further the exempt activities of the charity.$7,500
Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PATo further the exempt activities of the charity.$6,000
Communities in SchoolsWashington, DCTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$6,000
Myrna Loy CenterHelena, MTTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$6,000
Keep Our RepublicNational Harbor, MDTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$5,206
Jackson Hole Book FestivalJackson, WYTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$5,181
Environmental Health TrustTeton Village, WYTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$5,163
Reaching Across the AisleLeesville, SCTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$5,102
American Hospital of Paris FoundationNew York, NYTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$5,000
Boys & Girls Club of Lake CountyWaukegan, ILTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$5,000
Capitol Jewish MuseumWashington, DCTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$5,000
Glen Canyon InstituteSalt Lake City, UTTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$5,000
Glen Echo Park Parthership for Arts and CultureGlen Echo, MDTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$5,000
Holter Museum of ArtHelena, MTTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$5,000
Montana Environmental Information CenterHelena, MTTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$5,000
Omerta Arts SyndicateHelena, MTTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$5,000
Power UnitedMissoula, MTTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$5,000
Prickley Pear Land TrustHelena, MTTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$5,000
Soul Track OutdoorsArlington, VATo further the exempt activities of the charity.$5,000
St Patrick Catholic ChurchPalm Beach, FLTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$5,000
Coombs FoundationJackson, WYTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$4,987
Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterSeattle, WATo further the exempt activities of the charity.$4,500
Pittsburgh Parks ConservancyPittsburgh, PATo further the exempt activities of the charity.$4,500
Brooklyn Academy of MusicBrooklyn, NYTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$4,000
Glacier National Park ConservancyColumbia Falls, MTTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$4,000
World Central KitchenWashington, DCTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$4,000
Florence Crittenton HomesHelena, MTTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$3,000
Friday Morning Music ClubWashington, DCTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$3,000
Grandstreet TheatreHelena, MTTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$3,000
Helena Food ShareHelena, MTTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$3,000
Helena SymphonyHelena, MTTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$3,000
Hudson River MuseumYonkers, NYTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$3,000
Lupus Foundation of AmericaWashington, DCTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$3,000
Planned ParenthoodLancaster, PATo further the exempt activities of the charity.$3,000
Women's Resource CenterPittsburgh, PATo further the exempt activities of the charity.$3,000
Avalon Theatre ProjectWashington, DCTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$2,500
Bethesda Chevy Chase High SchoolBethesda, MDTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$2,500
Bread for the CityWashington, DCTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$2,500
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$2,500
Jewish Cemetery & Burial AssociationPittsburgh, PATo further the exempt activities of the charity.$2,500
Museum of New Mexico FoundationSanta Fe, NMTo further the exempt activities of the charity.$2,500

By state: Wyoming 11 · Pennsylvania 18 · Massachusetts 7 · Montana 19 · New York 18 · District of Columbia 24

About this foundation

Speyer Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of A C Speyer, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Speyer Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Speyer Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $595K across 137 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Speyer Family Foundation give?

Wyoming (11 grants), Pennsylvania (18 grants), Massachusetts (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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