Private foundation · EIN 93-4588172 · Cedarburg, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James and Christine Speaker 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: 10 grants paid, $210K total, median $18K. 60% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$210K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in WI
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral fund$40K
Urban Ecology CenterMilwaukee, WIGeneral fund$35K
Sojourner Family Peace Center IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral fund$30K
Alzheimers AssociationChicago, ILGeneral fund$25K
RefugeeoneChicago, ILGeneral fund$20K
Family Promise of Ozaukee CountyPort Washington, WIGeneral fund$15K
The Guest House of Milwaukee IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral fund$15K
Hope Street Ministry IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral fund$15K
Alliance for the Great LakesChicago, ILGeneral fund$10K
German Shepherd Rescue IncSkokie, ILGeneral fund$5,000

By state: Wisconsin 6 · Illinois 4

About this foundation

James and Christine Speaker Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, administered in care of James E Speaker, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 James and Christine Speaker 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 James and Christine Speaker Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $210K across 10 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does James and Christine Speaker Family Foundation give?

Wisconsin (6 grants), Illinois (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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