Speer Foundation
Invitation OnlyBrentwood, Tennessee · EIN 81-6922938 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$8.7M
Organizations funded60
Typical grant$35,000
Total assets$141.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $108,000.
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
51% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Mens Christian Association of Greater St Petersburg | St Petersburg, FL | Operating support | $3,000,000 |
| Tennessee Wildlife Federation Inc | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $505,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation Inc | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $500,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $500,000 |
| Christ Presbyterian Church Inc | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $450,000 |
| Presidential Prayer Team Inc | Scottsdale, AZ | Operating support | $400,000 |
| Lighthouse Media Na Inc | Temple City, CA | Operating support | $375,000 |
| Nashville Zoo Inc | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $330,000 |
| Practical Christianity Foundation | Odessa, FL | Operating support | $200,000 |
| Hope International Ministries Inc | Tampa, FL | Operating support | $157,200 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $150,000 |
| Tennessee Baptist Children's Home Inc | Brentwood, TN | Operating support | $150,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Operating support | $150,000 |
| Belmont College of Law | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $130,000 |
| Fifty Forward | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $125,000 |
| Trinity College of Florida Inc | Trinity, FL | Operating support | $108,000 |
| Centerstone | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $105,000 |
| Florida Orchestra Inc | St Petersburg, FL | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Heimerdinger Foundation | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Good Samaritan Health Clinic of Pasco Inc | New Port Richey, FL | Operating support | $75,000 |
| High Hopes Inc | Franklin, TN | Operating support | $75,000 |
| Overland Missions Inc | Cocoa, FL | Operating support | $60,000 |
| International Justice Mission | Arlington, VA | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation Inc | Franklin, TN | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Team Haiti | Jacksonville Beach, FL | Operating support | $50,000 |
| The Angelus | Hudson, FL | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Middle Tennessee State University Foundation | Murfreesboro, TN | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Pasco Baptist Association | Land O Lakes, FL | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Nashville Youth for Christ Inc | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $40,000 |
| Reboot Recovery | Pleasant View, TN | Operating support | $35,000 |
| Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $35,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $30,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d | New York, NY | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Keswick Christian School | St Petersburg, FL | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Morton Plant Mease Health Care | Clearwater, FL | Operating support | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Middle Tn | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Cottage Cove | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $25,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Elfers | New Port Richey, FL | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Harmony Wildlife Rehabilitation Center | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Mother to Mother | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Trinity Community Commons | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Healing Hearts Ministry for Women | New Port Richey, FL | Operating support | $24,000 |
| Forest Hills Baptist Church | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Mission Challenge Inc | New Port Richey, FL | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Arc Tampe Bay Foundation Inc | Clearwater, FL | Operating support | $20,000 |
| The Rotary Club of Seven Springs | New Port Richey, FL | Operating support | $14,000 |
| Cornerstone Christian Church of Tampa Inc | Tampa, FL | Operating support | $12,000 |
| Philanthropy Southeast | Atlanta, GA | Operating support | $11,250 |
| Wreaths Across America | Columbia Falls, ME | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Inc | Orlando, FL | Operating support | $7,200 |
| Center for Nonprofit Excellence | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Seaside Seabird Sanctuary | Indian Shores, FL | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Stronghold Rescue & Relief | Menomonee Falls, WI | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Nonprofit Network | Memphis, TN | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Hopeville Family Ministries Food Pantry | New Port Richey, FL | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Nashville Food Project Inc | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $2,618 |
| Mission to the World | Lawrenceville, GA | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Bloom - Building Life Opportunities & Options for Mothers | Joelton, TN | Operating support | $1,525 |
| Nashville Human Trafficking Coalition | Nashville, TN | Operating support | $879 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,678,672 | 60 |
| 2023 | $6,827,225 | 59 |
| 2022 | $7,595,800 | 57 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601279349102875
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-6922938
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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