The Speyer Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Speyer Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.9 million the year before.
68% 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 | $1.7 million | 36 | $6.3 million |
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 35 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 25 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
The Speyer Family Foundation Inc 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 The Speyer Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | $567,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $405,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | General support | $400,000 |
| Community Funds Inc | General support | $200,000 |
| The Playwrights Realm | General support | $60,000 |
| Vivian Beaumont Theatre DBA Lincoln Center Theatre | General support | $50,000 |
| World Jewish Congress (American Section) Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Central Synagogue | General support | $40,000 |
| Dalton Schools Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | General support | $25,000 |
| National Museum of African American History & Culture | General support | $25,000 |
| South Fork Bakery for the Special Needs Corp | General support | $15,000 |
| American Skin Association Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Bard College | General support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Health Care Foundation of the Archdiocese of New York | General support | $10,000 |
| Child Mind Institute Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Citizens' Committee for Children of New York | General support | $10,000 |
| New Museum of Contemporary Art | General support | $10,000 |
| New York Public Radio | General support | $10,000 |
| The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration | General support | $10,000 |
| The Cathedral of St John the Divine | General support | $10,000 |
| American Academy of Arts and Science | General support | $5,000 |
| Dia Center for the Arts Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Orchestra of St Luke's | General support | $5,000 |
| Socrates Sculpture Park Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| The Appraisal Institute of America Inc | General support | $4,500 |
| American Folk Art Museum | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jerry I Speyer
- Katherine G Farley
- Valerie Peltier
- Laura Speyer
- Holly Lipton
Questions people ask
Does The Speyer Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Speyer Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Speyer Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jerry I Speyer (President & Secretary), Katherine G Farley (VP & Treasurer), Valerie Peltier (Officer) and Laura Speyer (Officer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Speyer Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.