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John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust

Dallas, Texas  ·  EIN 446008249  ·  Private foundation

Based in Dallas, Texas, John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust has awarded $11.6M across 237 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Greater Kansas City Community. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$34.6M
Total assets
237
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust funds

John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, domestic violence, education, faith-based (jewish), and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeDomestic ViolenceEducationFaith-Based (Jewish)Health CareHousing & HomelessnessPublic HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, homeless population, women girls, youth pop.

childrenhomeless populationwomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Greater Kansas City Community
SUPPORT KC REGIONAL
Kansas City, MO$500K2020
Donnelly College
SUPPORT THE TRANSFORMATIONS
Kansas City, KS$500K2022
Truman Medical Center Charitable
MEDICAL SAFETY NET FOR
Kansas City, MO$333K2020
Adventhealth Foundation
SUPPORT ELEKA UNITY
Merriam, KS$300K2024
Kansas City Kansas Community
EDUCATION, HEALTH &
Kansas City, KS$300K2022
Kansas City Ks Community College
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Kansas City, KS$300K2023
Adventhealth Foundation
SUPPORT ELEKA UNITY
Merriam, KS$300K2023
Kansas University Endowment
PROFESSORSHIP IN CELLULAR
Kansas City, KS$250K2023
University of Kansas Health System
SUPPORT FOR INTRAOPERATIVE
Kansas City, KS$250K2018
Kansas University Endowment Association
PROFESSORSHIP IN CELLULAR
Kansas City, KS$250K2024
Kansas University Endowment Association
21ST CENTURY CANCER
Kansas City, KS$250K2024
University of Kansas Health
SUPPORT FOR INTRAOPERATIVE
Kansas City, KS$250K2017
Donnelly College
SUPPORT NURSING FACILITY
Kansas City, KS$200K2024
Truman Medical Center Charitable
DELIVERING HOPE: WOMEN &
Kansas City, MO$200K2024
Nelson-atkins Museum of Art
SUPPORT DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT
Kansas City, MO$180K2017

John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.7M
2018$1.7M
2020$1.9M
2022$2.2M
2023$2.1M
2024$2.0M

How to apply for funding from John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust

From John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“3/31 AND 8/31”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust

Does John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust accept grant applications?
Yes — John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust fund?
John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Greater Kansas City Community, Donnelly College, Truman Medical Center Charitable. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust give in grants?
John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust reported $1.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.6M over 237 grants.
Where is John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust located?
John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust is based in Dallas, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 446008249.
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About this profile. This page is built from John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.