Richard K and Betty M Speairs Charitable
Preselected recipients only
Richard K and Betty M Speairs Charitable is a private foundation in Shreveport, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $50,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$50,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $40,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $40,000 | 1 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 1 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Richard K and Betty M Speairs Charitable 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 Richard K and Betty M Speairs Charitable funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Mountains Biological Statn | Biological station research and educational operat | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurence M Hardy
- Amanda Lewis
- Vivek Khare
- Larry R Raymond
- A Bradley McPherson
- Victoria Lefevers
Questions people ask
Does Richard K and Betty M Speairs Charitable accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard K and Betty M Speairs Charitable give?
$50,000 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Richard K and Betty M Speairs Charitable?
Its 2024 filing lists Laurence M Hardy (Director), Amanda Lewis (Treasurer-Secretary), Vivek Khare (Vice President) and Larry R Raymond (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Richard K and Betty M Speairs Charitable fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.