Speyer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Speyer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $594,716 in 137 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $41,500. 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$594,716
- Number of grants137
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$41,500
- Assets$9.2 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $512,274 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 | $512,274 | 119 | $9.0 million |
| 2024 | $594,716 | 137 | $9.2 million |
How to apply
Speyer Family 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 Speyer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 11 | $136,146 |
| Pennsylvania | 18 | $97,860 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $79,000 |
| Montana | 19 | $62,000 |
| New York | 18 | $59,938 |
| District of Columbia | 24 | $46,288 |
| Maryland | 8 | $18,751 |
| California | 3 | $18,550 |
| New Mexico | 5 | $15,000 |
| Washington | 7 | $12,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aware | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $41,500 |
| Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $33,325 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $31,846 |
| Act Blue Charities | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $30,000 |
| Pratt Institute | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $25,000 |
| First in Family Jackson Hole | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $23,650 |
| University of California San Francisco | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $18,000 |
| Western Pennsyvania Conservancy | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $17,000 |
| Pittsburgh Botanical Garden | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $15,000 |
| Carnegie Museums | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $12,000 |
| ONE22 Resource Center | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $10,500 |
| Wyofile | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $10,225 |
| ALS Association of Western Pennsylvania | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $10,000 |
| Jackson Hole Land Trust | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $10,000 |
| Santa Fe Botanical Garden | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $10,000 |
| Washington University Annual Fund | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $10,000 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Society | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $8,906 |
| City Kids Wilderness Project | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $8,190 |
| Columbia Land Conservancy | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $8,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $7,500 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $6,000 |
| Communities in Schools | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $6,000 |
| Myrna Loy Center | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $6,000 |
| Keep Our Republic | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $5,206 |
| Jackson Hole Book Festival | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $5,181 |
| Environmental Health Trust | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $5,163 |
| Reaching Across the Aisle | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $5,102 |
| American Hospital of Paris Foundation | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lake County | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $5,000 |
| Capitol Jewish Museum | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $5,000 |
| Glen Canyon Institute | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $5,000 |
| Glen Echo Park Parthership for Arts and Culture | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $5,000 |
| Holter Museum of Art | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $5,000 |
| Montana Environmental Information Center | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $5,000 |
| Omerta Arts Syndicate | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $5,000 |
| Power United | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $5,000 |
| Prickley Pear Land Trust | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $5,000 |
| Soul Track Outdoors | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $5,000 |
| St Patrick Catholic Church | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $5,000 |
| Coombs Foundation | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | $4,987 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexander C Speyer III
- James M Speyer
- Timothy S Speyer
- Christopher Fromboluti
- Iona Fromboluti Wirls
Questions people ask
Does Speyer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Speyer Family Foundation give?
$594,716 in tax year 2024, across 137 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Speyer Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alexander C Speyer III (Trustee), James M Speyer (Trustee), Timothy S Speyer (Trustee) and Christopher Fromboluti (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Speyer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.