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Speedwell Foundation

Atlanta, Georgia  ·  EIN 223764378  ·  Private foundation

Speedwell Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $4.0M in grants paid and $147.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 193 individual grants from this funder — $31.5M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$4.0M
Annual giving (FY2019)
$147.8M
Total assets
193
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Speedwell Foundation funds

Speedwell Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disability services, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Arts & CultureDisability ServicesEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-BasedHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, low-income communities, women girls, youth pop.

childrendisabledlow-income communitieswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Speedwell Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Georgia Tech Foundation
Financial Service Lab $3,100,000.Redesigning Cities Series $100,000.Faculty chair and professorship School of Civil & Enviromental Engineeri
Atlanta, GA$4.4M2023
National Charitable Endowment
Donor Advised Fund
Darien, CT$4.0M2022
Georgia Tech Foundation
Center for Finance & Technology -Operations $800,000Season Speedwell Talks $100,000Promis Scholarship program $200,000Fellowshio Endowment $
Atlanta, GA$3.2M2024
Georgia Tech Foundation
Scholarshp $70,000Challenge Grant $2,000,000Other $93,000
Atlanta, GA$2.2M2019
Carolina Voyager Charter School
Land acquisition for school
Charleston, SC$1.5M2017
United States Naval Academy Foundat
Education - Establish professorship in Foreign Studies $1,200,000USNA Campaign Fund $100,000
Annapolis, MD$1.3M2024
Georgia Tech Foundation
Graduate Student Endowment $1,000,000Financial Service Lab $100,000Redesigning Cities Talk $95,000General Operation $2,000
Atlanta, GA$1.2M2022
United States Naval Academy Foundat
$300K International programs$300K Unrestricted
Annapolis, MD$600K2022
United States Naval Academy Foundat
Education - Establish professorship in Foreign Studies
Annapolis, MD$600K2023
Charleston County Park Rec Commisio
Conservation - Stono River Park
Charleston, SC$501K2017
Lowcountry Lowline
Conservation
Charleston, SC$500K2017
United States Naval Academy Foundat
$300K International programs$200K Unrestricted
Annapolis, MD$500K2017
Mass Institute of Tech
Capital - Sussman Lounge
Cambridge, MA$500K2017
Allegro Charter School Music
Unrestricted
Charleston, SC$500K2024
Charleston Park Conservancy
Conservation - parks
Charleston, SC$375K2017

Speedwell Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$6.6M
2019$4.0M
2022$6.9M
2023$6.9M
2024$7.1M

How to apply for funding from Speedwell Foundation

Speedwell Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Speedwell Foundation

Does Speedwell Foundation accept grant applications?
Speedwell Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Speedwell Foundation fund?
Speedwell Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Georgia Tech Foundation, National Charitable Endowment, Georgia Tech Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Speedwell Foundation give in grants?
Speedwell Foundation reported $4.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $31.5M over 193 grants.
Where is Speedwell Foundation located?
Speedwell Foundation is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 223764378.
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About this profile. This page is built from Speedwell Foundation'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 Speedwell Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.