Speramus Foundation
Invitation OnlyHillsborough, California · EIN 94-3181132 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$146K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,007.
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
58% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | General support | $21,131 |
| Call Primrose | Burlingame, CA | General support | $19,973 |
| Glenbrook Underground Inc | Carson City, NV | General support | $14,000 |
| Holy Cross | Worcester, MA | General support | $11,873 |
| University of Virginia | Boone, IA | General support | $11,002 |
| Bold Idea Inc | Dallas, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| United Way | Austin, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Ursuline Academy | Dallas, TX | General support | $6,007 |
| Brewster Academy | Wolfeboro, NH | General support | $4,987 |
| Peace Players International | Washington, DC | General support | $4,810 |
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester, MA | General support | $4,264 |
| The Family Place | Dallas, TX | General support | $3,000 |
| Sacred Heart Schools - for the Center for Community Success | Atherton, CA | General support | $2,968 |
| Golden Hearts Educational Services | Atherton, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Highland Park United Methodist Church | Dallas, TX | General support | $2,000 |
| Santa Clara Tennis | Santa Clara, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General support | $2,000 |
| Alzheimers Foundation of America | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Brent Shapiro Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Awareness | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | Boston, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Edgewood Center for Children and Families | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Fortitude Careers | Redwood City, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Glenbrook Fireworks | Glenbrook, NV | General support | $1,000 |
| Lgbt Community Center | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| San Francisco Public Golf Alliance | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Save the Children Org | Fairfield, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| The Samaritan House | San Mateo, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Youth Tennis Advantage | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Dominican University of California | San Rafael, CA | General support | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $145,715 | 31 |
| 2023 | $129,976 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349101864
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3181132
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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