Speer Dream Foundation
Invitation OnlySt Petersburg, Florida · EIN 88-3052692 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2.6M
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$45,000
Total assets$55.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
9% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The YMCA of Greater St Petersburg | St Petersburg, FL | Continuing growth/expenses | $500,000 |
| Keswick Christian School | St Petersburg, FL | Aspire education program support for initial staffing, training and materials. | $233,000 |
| Heroes of the St Pete Police & Fire Rescue | St Petersburg, FL | To provide night vision scopes, state-of-the-art tripods and F-650 truck to tow the rook | $180,000 |
| Academy Prep Center of St Petersburg | St Petersburg, FL | Purchase of a one-classroom portable unit | $120,000 |
| St Anthony's Hospital Foundation | St Petersburg, FL | Purchase of a lab specimen relay robotic transport system | $119,000 |
| Global Prison Seminaries Foundation Inc | Walker, LA | Project proposed for fl men & women's seminary program. | $100,000 |
| Hands Across the Bay | Clearwater, FL | To meet the needs of the community after the 2 hurricanes | $100,000 |
| Keswick Christian School Inc | St Petersburg, FL | Foundation for newly created aspire program | $100,000 |
| Sailfuture | St Petersburg, FL | Funding to renovate an existing 8,000 sqft. building that is currently not in use. | $100,000 |
| St Pete Fools Charities | St Petersburg, FL | To meet the needs of the community after the 2 hurricanes | $100,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d | New York, NY | Continuation of research and the development of a cure for type 1 deabetes | $50,000 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | St Petersburg, FL | To meet the needs of coast guard families | $50,000 |
| Countryside Cares Dba Helping Hands | Clearwater, FL | To meet the needs of the community after the 2 hurricanes | $50,000 |
| Heroes of the St Pete Police & Fire Rescue | St Petersburg, FL | To meet the needs of police and rescue workers effected by the 2 hurricanes | $50,000 |
| Reach Services Inc - Reach St Pete | St Petersburg, FL | To meet the needs of the community after the 2 hurricanes | $50,000 |
| Rebekah's Angels Foundation | Bradenton, FL | Purchase of a van for mobile trauma services; fuel & maintenance, mission supplies & outreach materials | $50,000 |
| Sing Out and Read Inc | Tampa, FL | To clear out the wait list for the soar program and meet the $200K challenge match offered by the hough family foundation. | $50,000 |
| St Joseph's Hospital Foundation | Tampa, FL | 1) family lounge, 2) children's hospital patient room, 3) neonatal stretchers | $50,000 |
| The Kind Mouse | St Petersburg, FL | To meet the food insecurity needs of the community after the 2 hurricanes | $50,000 |
| The YMCA of Greater St Petersburg | St Petersburg, FL | To meet the needs of the community after the 2 hurricanes | $50,000 |
| What Ever It Takes (Wit) - Emergency Program | St Petersburg, FL | To meet the needs of the community after the 2 hurricanes | $50,000 |
| Lighthouse Media | Littleton, CO | Support of the 2025 wam (why art matters) conference | $45,000 |
| Orlando Health Foundation | Orlando, FL | Ongoing program support (golf tournament presenting sponsorship) | $30,000 |
| The YMCA of Greater St Petersburg | St Petersburg, FL | Community prayer breakfast sponsorship | $26,000 |
| 360 Eats | Safety Harbor, FL | Seeking funding for the acquisition of a new food trailer and cargo van | $25,000 |
| Disability Achievement Center | Largo, FL | Funding for the home ramp program for people with disabilities | $25,000 |
| St Pete Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | 1) program expenses; 2) young life camp to include transportation & scholarships; 3) $30,000.00 each year for 3 years for an additional… | $25,000 |
| Tampa Bay Area Chiefs of Police Foundation | Tampa, FL | Continuation of law enforcement scholarships and training. | $25,000 |
| Our Children Have Rights | Clearwater, FL | Child custody & co-parenting educational workshops | $24,000 |
| Learning Empowered Inc | St Petersburg, FL | Educational supplies & materials to establish the learning empowered baby house | $20,000 |
| Florida Elks Charities | Umatilla, FL | Ongoing autism program support | $13,000 |
| Greater Largo Library Foundation | Largo, FL | To purchase children's/youth books | $10,000 |
| Jackson in Action 83 Foundation | Tampa, FL | 1) rebranding of the foundation; 2) mind masters workshop support; 3) military moms baby shower program support | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins All Children's Foundation Inc | St Petersburg, FL | Support of johns hopkins all children's hospital | $10,000 |
| Learning Independence for Tomorrow (Lift) | Clearwater, FL | Development of an inclusive & adaptive playground at lift | $10,000 |
| Parc Center for Disabilities | St Petersburg, FL | Continuing growth/expenses | $10,000 |
| The Kind Mouse | St Petersburg, FL | Ongoing program support (mice & dice event) | $10,000 |
| The Payton Wright Foundation Inc | Sarasota, FL | Continuing growth/expenses | $10,000 |
| The YMCA of Greater St Petersburg | St Petersburg, FL | Neighbor to neighbor holiday program | $10,000 |
| All the World's Kids Inc | St Petersburg, FL | Support of our global impact expedition program | $5,000 |
| Angels Against Abuse | Largo, FL | Ongoing program support | $2,500 |
| Angels Against Abuse | Largo, FL | Continuing growth/expenses | $2,500 |
| Creative Pinellas | Largo, FL | Purchase of professional-appearing frames for student artwork on exhibition | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,552,000 | 43 |
| 2023 | $2,351,000 | 22 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640629349100914
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-3052692
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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