Speer Foundation is a private trust based in BRENTWOOD, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. The principal officer is % Lauri Pearson. It holds total assets of $131.2M. Annual income is reported at $20.4M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Speer Foundation has made 232 grants totaling $30.7M, with a median grant of $61K. The foundation has distributed between $7.4M and $8M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $8M distributed across 59 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $2M, with an average award of $132K. The foundation has supported 108 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Florida, Tennessee, California, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Speer Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 232 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in FL, TN, CA.
Speer Foundation has distributed a total of $30.7M across 232 grants. The median grant size is $61K, with an average of $132K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $2M.
Speer Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Speer Foundation is headquartered in BRENTWOOD, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabot P Pyle | EX. DIRECTOR | $292K | $6K | $298K |
| Mark Walker | TREASURER, SECRETARY | $77K | $0 | $77K |
| Lynnda L Speer | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard M Speer | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$10.6M
Total Assets
$123.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$123.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$4.5M
Distribution Amount
$7.7M
Total Grants
232
Total Giving
$30.7M
Average Grant
$132K
Median Grant
$61K
Unique Recipients
108
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Christianity FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | Odessa, FL | $100K | 2023 |
| Mission IncreaseOPERATING SUPPORT | Tigard, OR | $40K | 2023 |
| Saddle UpOPERATING SUPPORT | Franklin, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| Young Mens Christian Association Of Greater St PetersburgOPERATING SUPPORT | St Petersburg, FL | $2M | 2023 |
| Lighthouse Media Na IncOPERATING SUPPORT |
| Temple City, CA |
| $550K |
| 2023 |
| Presidential Prayer Team IncOPERATING SUPPORT | Scottsdale, AZ | $450K | 2023 |
| Nashville Rescue MissionOPERATING SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $400K | 2023 |
| Nashville Zoo IncOPERATING SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $390K | 2023 |
| The Refuge CenterOPERATING SUPPORT | Franklin, TN | $250K | 2023 |
| Operation Stand Down TennesseeOPERATING SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $250K | 2023 |
| Saint Thomas Health FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $250K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Warner ParkOPERATING SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $225K | 2023 |
| Alpha House Of Pinellas County IncOPERATING SUPPORT | St Petersburg, FL | $200K | 2023 |
| Trinity College Of Florida IncOPERATING SUPPORT | Trinity, FL | $172K | 2023 |
| Tennessee Wildlife Federation IncOPERATING SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $153K | 2023 |
| Crossroads Campus TheOPERATING SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $150K | 2023 |
| High Hopes IncOPERATING SUPPORT | Franklin, TN | $125K | 2023 |
| Us Institute Against Human TraffickingOPERATING SUPPORT | Tampa, FL | $125K | 2023 |
| Hope International Ministries IncOPERATING SUPPORT | Tampa, FL | $100K | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterOPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Medical University Of South CarolinaOPERATING SUPPORT | Charleston, SC | $100K | 2023 |
| Heimerdinger FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $100K | 2023 |
| Florida Orchestra IncOPERATING SUPPORT | St Petersburg, FL | $100K | 2023 |
| Barefoot Republic IncOPERATING SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $100K | 2023 |
| Cairn UniversityOPERATING SUPPORT | Langhorne, PA | $88K | 2023 |
| Overland Missions IncOPERATING SUPPORT | Cocoa, FL | $87K | 2023 |
| Nashville Youth For Christ IncOPERATING SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $85K | 2023 |
| Good Samaritan Health Clinic Of Pasco IncOPERATING SUPPORT | New Port Richey, FL | $75K | 2023 |
| Team HaitiOPERATING SUPPORT | Jacksonville Beach, FL | $75K | 2023 |
| Christ Presbyterian Church IncOPERATING SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $60K | 2023 |
| Healing Housing IncOPERATING SUPPORT | Brentwood, TN | $50K | 2023 |
| Preston Taylor MinistriesOPERATING SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $50K | 2023 |
| Creation Foundation IncOPERATING SUPPORT | New Port Richey, FL | $45K | 2023 |
| Bridges Of Williamson CountyOPERATING SUPPORT | Franklin, TN | $45K | 2023 |
| Ouachita Baptist UniversityOPERATING SUPPORT | Arkadelphia, AR | $40K | 2023 |
| Precious Life Shelter IncOPERATING SUPPORT | Los Alamitos, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Tennessee Baptist Children'S Home IncOPERATING SUPPORT | Brentwood, TN | $30K | 2023 |
| Uprise NashvilleOPERATING SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $30K | 2023 |
| St Anthony'S Health Care FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT | St Petersburg, FL | $25K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Middle TennesseeOPERATING SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| One Generation AwayOPERATING SUPPORT | Franklin, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| Keswick Christian SchoolOPERATING SUPPORT | St Petersburg, FL | $25K | 2023 |
| Heaven South Inc (The Store)OPERATING SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| Reboot RecoveryOPERATING SUPPORT | Pleasant View, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| Nashville Food Project IncOPERATING SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| Healing Hearts Ministry For WomenOPERATING SUPPORT | New Port Richey, FL | $24K | 2023 |
| Forest Hills Baptist ChurchOPERATING SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $21K | 2023 |
| Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation IncOPERATING SUPPORT | Franklin, TN | $20K | 2023 |
| Mission Challenge IncOPERATING SUPPORT | New Port Richey, FL | $20K | 2023 |
| Apologetics IncOPERATING SUPPORT | Trinity, FL | $20K | 2023 |
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