Speer Foundation
Brentwood, Tennessee · EIN 816922938 · Private foundation
Speer Foundation is a private foundation based in Brentwood, Tennessee. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $8.7M in giving and $141.2M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 232 individual grants from this funder — $29.6M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for environment & conservation. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Speer Foundation funds
Speer Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), faith-based, health care, higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Mens Christian Association of Greater St Petersburg OPERATING SUPPORT | St Petersburg, FL | $2.0M | 2023 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Greater St Petersburg OPERATING SUPPORT | St Petersburg, FL | $1.5M | 2024 |
| Lighthouse Media Na Inc Operating Support | Temple City, CA | $1.0M | 2021 |
How to apply for funding from Speer Foundation
Speer Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at speerfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Speer Foundation
- Does Speer Foundation accept grant applications?
- Speer Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Speer Foundation fund?
- Speer Foundation's grants focus on environment & conservation. Example recipients include Young Mens Christian Association of Greater St Petersburg, Lighthouse Media Na Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Speer Foundation give in grants?
- Speer Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $8.7M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $29.6M over 232 grants.
- Where is Speer Foundation located?
- Speer Foundation is based in Brentwood, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 816922938.
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