Elizabeth Ferry Speer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Elizabeth Ferry Speer Foundation is a private foundation in Avon, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $670,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$670,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$15.5 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $565,000 the year before.
4% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $420,000 | 20 | $10.5 million |
| 2024 | $565,000 | 23 | $13.4 million |
| 2025 | $670,000 | 23 | $15.5 million |
How to apply
Elizabeth Ferry Speer Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Elizabeth Ferry Speer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 16 | $475,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $115,000 |
| New York | 2 | $55,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Old Farms School | General support | $100,000 |
| Healing Meals Community Project | General support | $50,000 |
| Journey Home | General support | $50,000 |
| Our Companions Animal Rescue | General support | $50,000 |
| The Frick Collection | General support | $50,000 |
| The Open Hearth | General support | $50,000 |
| University of Saint Joseph | General support | $50,000 |
| Atlantic Classical Orchestra | General support | $40,000 |
| Hibiscus Children's Center | General support | $40,000 |
| Hartford Youth Scholars | General support | $25,000 |
| House of Bread | General support | $25,000 |
| Interval House | General support | $25,000 |
| Jesus House of Hope | General support | $25,000 |
| Upper Valley Land Trust | General support | $25,000 |
| The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts | General support | $20,000 |
| St Mary's Episcopal Church - Mary's Kitchen | General support | $10,000 |
| Animals for Life | General support | $5,000 |
| Cheshire Animal Shelter Volunteers Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Forgotten Felines | General support | $5,000 |
| LABS4RESCUE | General support | $5,000 |
| Mayor's Alliance for Nyc's Animals Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Poodle Rescue Connecticut | General support | $5,000 |
| Protectors of Animals Inc | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher S Drew
- John E Drew
Questions people ask
Does Elizabeth Ferry Speer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elizabeth Ferry Speer Foundation give?
$670,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Elizabeth Ferry Speer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christopher S Drew (Trustee) and John E Drew (Trustee).
What does Elizabeth Ferry Speer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and youth programs.