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Speedwell Foundation is a private corporation based in ATLANTA, GA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. It holds total assets of $175.3M. Annual income is reported at $203.9M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Speedwell Foundation has made 110 grants totaling $25.7M, with a median grant of $20K. The foundation has distributed between $5.7M and $6.9M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $6.9M distributed across 27 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $5M, with an average award of $234K. The foundation has supported 70 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, which account for 35% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states.
Speedwell Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 110 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, GA, MD.
Speedwell Foundation has distributed a total of $25.7M across 110 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $234K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $5M.
Speedwell Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Speedwell Foundation is headquartered in ATLANTA, GA. While based in GA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Michael G Messner | Trustee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mrs Jenny K Messner | Trustee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$7.8M
Total Assets
$159.9M
Fair Market Value
$159.7M
Net Worth
$155.5M
Grants Paid
$6.9M
Contributions
$1M
Net Investment Income
$6.1M
Distribution Amount
$7.6M
Total: $135.7M
Total Grants
110
Total Giving
$25.7M
Average Grant
$234K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
70
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel FundEducation 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. | Seattle, WA | $250K | 2023 |
| Gabriel HomesGeneral Support - intellectual and developmental disabilities to live independent. | Herndon, VA | $20K | 2023 |
| Covenant HouseGeneral Support - Operations | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Georgia Tech FoundationFinancial Service Lab $3,100,000.Redesigning Cities Series $100,000.Faculty chair and professorship School of Civil & Enviromental Engineering $1,000,000Student support for Cristo Rey Students $200,000 |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| Atlanta, GA |
| $4.4M |
| 2023 |
| United States Naval Academy FoundatEducation - Establish professorship in Foreign Studies | Annapolis, MD | $600K | 2023 |
| Afs UsaStudent Scholarship Fund | New York, NY | $300K | 2023 |
| Basilica Of Sacred Heart Of JesusReligious - Church Restoration and maintenance | Atlanta, GA | $300K | 2023 |
| Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High SchoSupport quality education and work experience to young men and women of limited economic means $150,000. | Atlanta, GA | $150K | 2023 |
| City Park AllianceResilent City Parks program - Resilient City Alliance | Washington, DC | $150K | 2023 |
| Piedmont Park Conservancy IncConservation - Support Olmsted Event - $19,591.Support the Parks and Green Space Program $100,000 | Atlanta, GA | $120K | 2023 |
| Center For Independent DocumentaryConservation - Rails to Trails Documentary | Newton, MA | $101K | 2023 |
| Park PrideConservation - Parks for All Comprehensive Campaign | Atlanta, GA | $100K | 2023 |
| Prospect Park AllianceConservation - support the parks program | Brooklyn, NY | $63K | 2023 |
| Charleston Park ConservancySupport Parks and Green Spaces- continued care for 20 parks $50,000.Bond referendum support "Vote Yes for Charleston Parks" $10,000. | Charleston, SC | $60K | 2023 |
| Charleston Catholic SchoolsMinority Students scholarship program for the 2023-2024 school year. | Charleston, SC | $40K | 2023 |
| Charleston Area Therapeutic RidingTherapeutic riding program for shildren and adults with disabilities. | Johns Island, SC | $35K | 2023 |
| Olmsted NetworkSupport the Olmsted principles - Parks For All People Program $33,875 | Washington, DC | $34K | 2023 |
| St Vincent AcademyEducation - Promise Scholars program that awards full four year scholarship to ten ninth grade applicants. | Newark, NJ | $30K | 2023 |
| Culturetrust Greater PhiladelphiaArts Program - support program for diverse disciplines and cultural diversities. | Philadelphia, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| Sacred Heart CatholicReligious- General Support | Atlanta, GA | $11K | 2023 |
| Ansley Park Beautification FdnParks and Green Spaces Program - general support. | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2023 |
| Grateful PeoplesEducation - support program to bring the power of gratitude to children. | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Lancaster County ConservancyConservation | Lancaster, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Roman Catholic Archdiocese AtlantaEducation - support Catholic Schools in Atlanta | Smyrna, GA | $10K | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenMedical - General Support | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Catholic Partnership SchoolsGeneral support | Camden, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| Partners 4 Global HealthCover shipping costs for container to Grenada - medical supplies and donated items. | Winter Park, FL | $8K | 2023 |
| Lehigh UniversityRobert Behmer Scholarship for Engineering Grad School Tuition - Nickolas Altenderfer. | Bethehem, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| St Pius X Catholic High SchoolEducation - General Support | Atlanta, GA | $3K | 2023 |
| National Charitable EndowmentDonor Advised Fund | Darien, CT | $4M | 2022 |
| Immigrant Legal Advocacy ProjectLegal services for refugees and asylum seekers | Portland, ME | $40K | 2022 |
| National Association For Olmsted PaConservation city parks | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| West Hartford Youth Baseball LeagueLighting Improvements to the baseball field | West Hartford, CT | $12K | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels AtlantaFund Meals $10,000 | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2022 |
| Girl Empowerment NetworkGeneral Operations | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Atlanta Botanial GardenCity Parks Alliance Program | Atlanta, GA | $8K | 2022 |
| Samaritans Of Cape CodGeneral Operations | Mashpee, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Bushnell Park FdnGeneral Operations | Hartford, CT | $3K | 2022 |
| Camden Catholic High SchoolGeneral operations | Cherry Hill, NJ | $1K | 2022 |
| St Joseph Pro Catholic High SchoolGeneral Operations | Camden, NJ | $1K | 2022 |
| Atlanta Beltline Partnership IncBeltline temporary improvements | Atlanta, GA | $150K | 2021 |
| Allegro Charter School MusicMarketing $25,000Tech upgrades $60,000 | Charleston, SC | $85K | 2021 |
| National Assoc For Olmsted ParksConservation city parks | Washington, DC | $50K | 2021 |
| Carolina Voyager Charter SchoolRetirement Party | Charleston, SC | $11K | 2021 |
| Cristo Rey Atlanta JesuitEducation - internship and technology | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2021 |
| Musc FoundationPet Therapy program | Charleston, SC | $5K | 2021 |
| Colgate UniversityBehmer Memo Scholarship | Hamilton, NY | $5K | 2021 |
| Trust For Public Land San FranciscoGeneral Operations | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| Cathedral Of St Joh The BapitstCapital Campaign | Charleston, SC | $110K | 2020 |
| Charleston Symphony OrchestraDirector of Education $60,000General Operations $100,000 | Charleston, SC | $75K | 2020 |
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