Speer Dream Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Speer Dream Foundation is a private foundation in St Petersburg, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $45,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.6 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$45,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$55.6 million
- New grantees92%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.4 million the year before.
92% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $47.3 million |
| 2023 | $2.4 million | 21 | $52.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 43 | $55.6 million |
How to apply
Speer Dream 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Speer Dream Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 39 | $2.3 million |
| Louisiana | 1 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $70,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The YMCA of Greater St Petersburg | Continuing growth/expenses | $500,000 |
| Keswick Christian School | Aspire education program support for initial staffing, training and materials. | $233,000 |
| Heroes of the St Pete Police & Fire Rescue | To provide night vision scopes, state-of-the-art tripods and f-650 truck to tow the rook | $180,000 |
| Academy Prep Center of St Petersburg | Purchase of a one-classroom portable unit | $120,000 |
| St Anthony's Hospital Foundation | Purchase of a lab specimen relay robotic transport system | $119,000 |
| Global Prison Seminaries Foundation Inc | Project proposed for fl men & women's seminary program. | $100,000 |
| Hands Across the Bay | To meet the needs of the community after the 2 hurricanes | $100,000 |
| Keswick Christian School Inc | Foundation for newly created aspire program | $100,000 |
| Sailfuture | Funding to renovate an existing 8,000 sqft. Building that is currently not in use. | $100,000 |
| St Pete Fools Charities | To meet the needs of the community after the 2 hurricanes | $100,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Continuation of research and the development of a cure for type 1 deabetes | $50,000 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | To meet the needs of coast guard families | $50,000 |
| Countryside Cares DBA Helping Hands | To meet the needs of the community after the 2 hurricanes | $50,000 |
| Heroes of the St Pete Police & Fire Rescue | To meet the needs of police and rescue workers effected by the 2 hurricanes | $50,000 |
| Reach Services Inc - Reach St Pete | To meet the needs of the community after the 2 hurricanes | $50,000 |
| Rebekah's Angels Foundation | Purchase of a van for mobile trauma services; fuel & maintenance, mission supplies & outreach materials | $50,000 |
| Sing Out and Read Inc | To clear out the wait list for the soar program and meet the $200k challenge match offered by the hough family foundation. | $50,000 |
| St Joseph's Hospital Foundation | 1) family lounge, 2) children's hospital patient room, 3) neonatal stretchers | $50,000 |
| The Kind Mouse | To meet the food insecurity needs of the community after the 2 hurricanes | $50,000 |
| The YMCA of Greater St Petersburg | To meet the needs of the community after the 2 hurricanes | $50,000 |
| What Ever It Takes (Wit) - Emergency Program | To meet the needs of the community after the 2 hurricanes | $50,000 |
| Lighthouse Media | Support of the 2025 wam (why art matters) conference | $45,000 |
| Orlando Health Foundation | Ongoing program support (golf tournament presenting sponsorship) | $30,000 |
| The YMCA of Greater St Petersburg | Community prayer breakfast sponsorship | $26,000 |
| 360 Eats | Seeking funding for the acquisition of a new food trailer and cargo van | $25,000 |
| Disability Achievement Center | Funding for the home ramp program for people with disabilities | $25,000 |
| St Pete Young Life | 1) program expenses; 2) young life camp to include transportation & scholarships; 3) $30,000.00 each year for 3 years for an additional staff member. | $25,000 |
| Tampa Bay Area Chiefs of Police Foundation | Continuation of law enforcement scholarships and training. | $25,000 |
| Our Children Have Rights | Child custody & co-parenting educational workshops | $24,000 |
| Learning Empowered Inc | Educational supplies & materials to establish the learning empowered baby house | $20,000 |
| Florida Elks Charities | Ongoing autism program support | $13,000 |
| Greater Largo Library Foundation | To purchase children's/youth books | $10,000 |
| Jackson in Action 83 Foundation | 1) rebranding of the foundation; 2) mind masters workshop support; 3) military moms baby shower program support | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins All Children's Foundation Inc | Support of johns hopkins all children's hospital | $10,000 |
| Learning Independence for Tomorrow (Lift) | Development of an inclusive & adaptive playground at lift | $10,000 |
| Parc Center for Disabilities | Continuing growth/expenses | $10,000 |
| The Kind Mouse | Ongoing program support (mice & dice event) | $10,000 |
| The Payton Wright Foundation Inc | Continuing growth/expenses | $10,000 |
| The YMCA of Greater St Petersburg | Neighbor to neighbor holiday program | $10,000 |
| All the World's Kids Inc | Support of our global impact expedition program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa Vickers
- Brett Vickers
- Raleigh Greene IV
- Tim Whipple
- Heidi Green
Questions people ask
Does Speer Dream Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Speer Dream Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $45,000.
Who runs Speer Dream Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lisa Vickers (Ceo/Executive Trustee), Brett Vickers (Trustee), Raleigh Greene IV (Trustee) and Tim Whipple (Executive Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Speer Dream Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and community development.