Private foundation · EIN 62-1338941 · Memphis, Tennessee

Speer Charitable Trust

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: 45 grants paid, $2.9M total, median $25K. 82% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
45
$2.9M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in TN
82%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$52M

Grants paid in 2024

45 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Paul Catholic SchoolMemphis, TNProgram related$755K
St JudeMemphis, TNProgram related$400K
Christian Brothers UniversityMemphis, TNProgram related$208K
Catholic Charities of West TennesseeMemphis, TNProgram related$201K
Mid-South Food BankMemphis, TNProgram related$162K
St Benedict at AuburndaleCordova, TNProgram related$124K
Holy Rosary Catholic ChurchMemphis, TNProgram related$110K
Harwood CenterMemphis, TNProgram related$101K
MifaMemphis, TNProgram related$80K
Alliance Healthcare ServicesMemphis, TNProgram related$75K
Catholic Diocese of MemphisMemphis, TNProgram related$75K
Tn Wildlife FoundationNashville, TNProgram related$75K
University of Memphis FoundationMemphis, TNProgram related$51K
Ave Maria HomeBartlett, TNProgram related$50K
Room in the Inn MemphisMemphis, TNProgram related$50K
St Mary's Catholic Church of BostonMansfield, MAProgram related$50K
St Louis ChurchMemphis, TNProgram related$45K
Porter-LeathMemphis, TNProgram related$35K
Memphis Union MissionMemphis, TNProgram related$30K
Incarnation Catholic ChurchCollierville, TNProgram related$25K
Birthright of MemphisMemphis, TNProgram related$25K
Church Health CenterMemphis, TNProgram related$25K
JiffMemphis, TNProgram related$25K
Memphis Botanic GardensMemphis, TNProgram related$25K
Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat CenterStanton, TNProgram related$25K
Orphanos FoundationCordova, TNProgram related$20K
Cancer Card ExchangeCollierville, TNProgram related$15K
Carpenter Art GardenMemphis, TNProgram related$15K
Chickasaw Council BsaMemphis, TNProgram related$15K
WknoCordova, TNProgram related$11K
Feed My Flock (st Louis Church)Memphis, TNProgram related$10K
Juvenile Diabetes ResearchNew York, NYProgram related$6,000
Archdiocese of BostonBraintree, MAProgram related$5,000
Madonna Learning CenterGermantown, TNProgram related$5,000
St Mary - St Catherine of SiennaCharlestown, MAProgram related$5,000
West Cancer FoundationGermantown, TNProgram related$5,000
University of Memphis Law SchoolMemphis, TNProgram related$2,000
St Cecilia CongregationNashville, TNProgram related$1,000
Alzheimer's AssociationNew York, NYProgram related$500
Auburn Cord Duensenberg Automobile MuseumAuburn, INProgram related$500
Our Lady of Perpetual HelpGermantown, TNProgram related$500
Tennessee Green ConservancyNashville, TNProgram related$500
Vca FoundationCharles City, VAProgram related$500
Community FoundationMemphis, TNProgram related$400
Reel Life InternationalBirmingham, ALProgram related$100

By state: Tennessee 37 · Massachusetts 3 · New York 2 · Indiana 1 · Virginia 1 · Alabama 1

About this foundation

Speer Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Memphis, Tennessee, tax-exempt since 1989. 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 Speer Charitable Trust 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 Speer Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.9M across 45 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Speer Charitable Trust give?

Tennessee (37 grants), Massachusetts (3 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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