Speedwell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Speedwell Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.1 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $70,000 and the largest $3.2 million. 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$7.1 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$70,000
- Largest grant$3.2 million
- Assets$175 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.9 million the year before.
36% 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 | $6.9 million | 29 | $160 million |
| 2024 | $7.1 million | 28 | $175 million |
How to apply
Speedwell 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 Speedwell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 8 | $3.8 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $1.3 million |
| South Carolina | 4 | $690,000 |
| New York | 3 | $483,100 |
| Washington | 1 | $250,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $175,300 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $149,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $120,100 |
| California | 3 | $85,066 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $31,198 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech Foundation | Center for Finance & Technology -Operations $800,000Season Speedwell Talks $100,000Promis Scholarship program $200,000Fellowshio Endowment $2,000,000Tuiition for Cristo Rey High School student $100,000Student support for Cristo Rey Students $200,000 | $3.2 million |
| United States Naval Academy Foundat | Education - Establish professorship in Foreign Studies $1,200,000USNA Campaign Fund $100,000 | $1.3 million |
| Allegro Charter School Music | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Afs USA | Student Scholarship Fund | $315,000 |
| Drexel Fund | Education Projects within the Drexel Fund. This fund invests in financially sustainable schools serving low-income students in any state with publicly funded private school choice. | $250,000 |
| Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High Scho | Support quality education and work experience to young men and women of limited economic means $150,000. | $218,000 |
| Piedmont Park Conservancy Inc | Conservation - Support Olmsted Event - $19,591.Support the Parks and Green Space Program $100,000 | $185,000 |
| City Park Alliance | Management software $50,000Greater & Greener Conference $50,000Unrestricted $50,000 | $150,300 |
| Center for Independent Documentary | Conservation - Rails to Trails Documentary | $149,000 |
| Prospect Park Alliance | Conservation - support the parks program | $127,500 |
| Lancaster County Conservancy | Conservation | $100,100 |
| Charleston Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted $50,000Trip by Youth Symphony for performance at Carnegie Hall New York $50,000 | $100,000 |
| Atlanta Beltline Partnership Inc | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Trust for Public Land San Francisco | General Operations | $75,000 |
| Charleston Catholic Schools | Minority Students scholarship program for the 2023-2024 school year. | $65,000 |
| Park Pride | Conservation - Parks for All Comprehensive Campaign | $50,000 |
| Propel ATL | Bike Maps for inter-suburbs | $50,000 |
| Covenant House | Unrestricted | $40,600 |
| Catholic Charities | Unrestricted | $31,198 |
| Charleston Park Conservancy | Support Parks and Green Spaces- continued care for 20 parks $50,000.Bond referendum support "Vote Yes for Charleston Parks" $10,000. | $25,000 |
| Olmsted Network | Support the Olmsted principles - Parks For All People Program $33,875 | $25,000 |
| Gabriel Homes | Unrestricted - intellectual and developmental disabilities to live independent. | $20,000 |
| Trash Academy of Culture Trust | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Grateful Peoples | Unrestricted -Education - support program to bring the power of gratitude to children. | $10,000 |
| Ansley Park Beautification Fdn | Parks and Green Spaces Program - general support. | $10,000 |
| Archdiocease of Atlanta | Unrestricted | $5,173 |
| James Madison High School | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 99 Pledges | Unrestricted | $66 |
Officers and trustees
- Mr Michael G Messner
- Mrs Jenny K Messner
Questions people ask
Does Speedwell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Speedwell Foundation give?
$7.1 million in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $70,000.
Who runs Speedwell Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mr Michael G Messner (Trustee) and Mrs Jenny K Messner (Trustee).
What does Speedwell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.