Speer Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyMemphis, Tennessee · EIN 62-1338941 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.9M
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$62.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
17% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul Catholic School | Memphis, TN | Program related | $755,000 |
| St Jude | Memphis, TN | Program related | $400,000 |
| Christian Brothers University | Memphis, TN | Program related | $208,000 |
| Catholic Charities of West Tennessee | Memphis, TN | Program related | $200,500 |
| Mid-South Food Bank | Memphis, TN | Program related | $162,000 |
| St Benedict at Auburndale | Cordova, TN | Program related | $124,000 |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Church | Memphis, TN | Program related | $110,000 |
| Harwood Center | Memphis, TN | Program related | $101,000 |
| Mifa | Memphis, TN | Program related | $80,000 |
| Alliance Healthcare Services | Memphis, TN | Program related | $75,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Memphis | Memphis, TN | Program related | $75,000 |
| Tn Wildlife Foundation | Nashville, TN | Program related | $75,000 |
| University of Memphis Foundation | Memphis, TN | Program related | $51,100 |
| Ave Maria Home | Bartlett, TN | Program related | $50,000 |
| Room in the Inn Memphis | Memphis, TN | Program related | $50,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church of Boston | Mansfield, MA | Program related | $50,000 |
| St Louis Church | Memphis, TN | Program related | $45,000 |
| Porter-Leath | Memphis, TN | Program related | $35,000 |
| Memphis Union Mission | Memphis, TN | Program related | $30,000 |
| Incarnation Catholic Church | Collierville, TN | Program related | $25,200 |
| Birthright of Memphis | Memphis, TN | Program related | $25,000 |
| Church Health Center | Memphis, TN | Program related | $25,000 |
| Jiff | Memphis, TN | Program related | $25,000 |
| Memphis Botanic Gardens | Memphis, TN | Program related | $25,000 |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center | Stanton, TN | Program related | $25,000 |
| Orphanos Foundation | Cordova, TN | Program related | $20,000 |
| Cancer Card Exchange | Collierville, TN | Program related | $15,000 |
| Carpenter Art Garden | Memphis, TN | Program related | $15,000 |
| Chickasaw Council Bsa | Memphis, TN | Program related | $15,000 |
| Wkno | Cordova, TN | Program related | $11,000 |
| Feed My Flock (St Louis Church) | Memphis, TN | Program related | $10,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research | New York, NY | Program related | $6,000 |
| Archdiocese of Boston | Braintree, MA | Program related | $5,000 |
| Madonna Learning Center | Germantown, TN | Program related | $5,000 |
| St Mary - St Catherine of Sienna | Charlestown, MA | Program related | $5,000 |
| West Cancer Foundation | Germantown, TN | Program related | $5,000 |
| University of Memphis Law School | Memphis, TN | Program related | $2,000 |
| St Cecilia Congregation | Nashville, TN | Program related | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | New York, NY | Program related | $500 |
| Auburn Cord Duensenberg Automobile Museum | Auburn, IN | Program related | $500 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Germantown, TN | Program related | $500 |
| Tennessee Green Conservancy | Nashville, TN | Program related | $500 |
| Vca Foundation | Charles City, VA | Program related | $500 |
| Community Foundation | Memphis, TN | Program related | $400 |
| Reel Life International | Birmingham, AL | Program related | $100 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul Catholic School | Memphis, TN | Program related | $750,000 |
| St Jude | Memphis, TN | Program related | $400,000 |
| Christian Brothers University | Memphis, TN | Program related | $200,000 |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Church | Memphis, TN | Program related | $200,000 |
| Alliance Healthcare Services | Memphis, TN | Program related | $150,000 |
| St Benedict at Auburndale | Cordova, TN | Program related | $120,000 |
| Compass Community Schools | Anderson, IN | Program related | $100,000 |
| Porter-Leath | Memphis, TN | Program related | $90,000 |
| Carpenter Art Garden | Memphis, TN | Program related | $60,000 |
| Room in the Inn Memphis | Memphis, TN | Program related | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,944,800 | 55 |
| 2023 | $2,652,250 | 58 |
| 2022 | $2,179,550 | 60 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602679349101000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1338941
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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