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Speer Charitable Trust is a private corporation based in MEMPHIS, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1989. It holds total assets of $49.6M. Annual income is reported at $4.4M. Total assets have grown from $7.6M in 2010 to $49.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Tennessee. According to available records, Speer Charitable Trust has made 181 grants totaling $9.8M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $2.2M and $5.2M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $5.2M distributed across 86 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $400K, with an average award of $54K. The foundation has supported 74 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Tennessee, Virginia, Massachusetts, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$54K
Largest Grant
$375K
Based on 44 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Speer Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 181 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, VA, MA.
Speer Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $9.8M across 181 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $54K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $400K.
Speer Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Speer Charitable Trust is headquartered in MEMPHIS, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Koch | SECRETARY AND TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| C T Courtenay | TREASURER AND TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephen W Vescovo | PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$49.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$49.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
181
Total Giving
$9.8M
Average Grant
$54K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
74
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community FoundationPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| St JudePROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $400K | 2023 |
| Christian Brothers UniversityPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $200K | 2023 |
| Mid-South Food BankPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $162K | 2023 |
| Harwood CenterPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $101K | 2023 |
| Memphis Botanic GardensPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $100K | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Of West TennesseePROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $100K | 2023 |
| Catholic CharitiesPROGRAM RELATED | Alexandria, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| Catholic Diocese Of MemphisPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $85K | 2023 |
| MifaPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $80K | 2023 |
| A Step Ahead FoundationPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $65K | 2023 |
| JiffPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $53K | 2023 |
| University Of Memphis FoundationPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $51K | 2023 |
| Room In The Inn MemphisPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $50K | 2023 |
| St Benedicts High School Annual FundPROGRAM RELATED | Cordova, TN | $50K | 2023 |
| St Mary'S Catholic ChurchPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $50K | 2023 |
| Tn Wildlife FoundationPROGRAM RELATED | Nashville, TN | $50K | 2023 |
| Schoolseed FoundationPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $50K | 2023 |
| St Louis ChurchPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $45K | 2023 |
| Birthright Of MemphisPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| Dorothy Day HousePROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| Shelby County Drug CourtPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| St Agnes-St Dominic SchoolsPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| Deneuville Learning Center For WomenPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| Incarnation Catholic ChurchPROGRAM RELATED | Collierville, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| Church Health CenterPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| Porter-LeathPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $21K | 2023 |
| St Ann Catholic SchoolPROGRAM RELATED | Bartlett, TN | $20K | 2023 |
| Memphis Union MissionPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $20K | 2023 |
| Point Honduras MinistryPROGRAM RELATED | Cordova, TN | $20K | 2023 |
| Cancer Card ExchangePROGRAM RELATED | Collierville, TN | $15K | 2023 |
| WknoPROGRAM RELATED | Cordova, TN | $11K | 2023 |
| Holy Rosary Catholic SchoolPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Chickasaw Council BsaPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Concord AcademyPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Juvenile Diabetes ResearchPROGRAM RELATED | New York, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| Archdiocese Of BostonPROGRAM RELATED | Braintree, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Splash Mid SouthPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Madonna Learning CenterPROGRAM RELATED | Germantown, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Angel Street MemphisPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| St Paul Catholic ChurchPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Memphis Joy PromPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| St Mary - St Catherine Of SiennaPROGRAM RELATED | Charlestown, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| West Cancer FoundationPROGRAM RELATED | Germantown, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| St Benedict At AuburndalePROGRAM RELATED | Cordova, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| University Of Memphis Law SchoolPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| St Cecilia CongregationPROGRAM RELATED | Nashville, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationPROGRAM RELATED | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Dixon Gallery And GardensPROGRAM RELATED | Memphis, TN | $250 | 2023 |
| Collierville PresbyterianPROGRAM RELATED | Collierville, TN | $200 | 2023 |