Wa Speakman Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Wa Speakman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $169,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$169,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $165,000 the year before.
27% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $165,000 | 12 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $169,500 | 15 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Isabella Timon 1205 N Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (302) 594-4535 |
| What to submit | A letter from the requesting organization stating purpose and need |
| Restrictions | The foundation renders financial assistance to religious, charitable, scientific, or educational organizations |
What Wa Speakman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $85,000 |
| Delaware | 5 | $62,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital | Education support | $25,000 |
| Tower Hill School | Education support | $25,000 |
| Work to Ride | Education support | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware | Education support | $20,000 |
| St James School | Education support | $15,000 |
| Chester County Hospital | Education support | $10,000 |
| Christ Church Episcopal Preschool | Education support | $10,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Education support | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties | Education support | $5,000 |
| Delaware Museum of Natural History | Education support | $5,000 |
| Stroud Water Research | Education support | $5,000 |
| The Wake Forest University | Education support | $5,000 |
| Upland Country Day School | Education support | $5,000 |
| Trinity College | Education support | $2,500 |
| Delaware Center for Horticulture | Education support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Isabella Timon
- William Dugdale
- Edwina D Dutton
- Samuel Hyland
Questions people ask
Does Wa Speakman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Wa Speakman Family Foundation give?
$169,500 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Wa Speakman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Isabella Timon (Director), William Dugdale (Director), Edwina D Dutton (Director) and Samuel Hyland (Director).
What does Wa Speakman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.