Wa Speakman Family Foundation
Historical FunderWilmington, Delaware · EIN 51-6017197 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ISABELLA TIMON |
|---|---|
| Address | 1205 N ORANGE STREET, WILMINGTON DE 19801 |
| Phone | 3025944535 |
| Form and materials | A LETTER FROM THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATION STATING PURPOSE AND NEED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION RENDERS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, OR EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital | Malvern, PA | Education support | $25,000 |
| Tower Hill School | Wilmington, DE | Education support | $25,000 |
| Work to Ride | Philadelphia, PA | Education support | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware | Wilmington, DE | Education support | $20,000 |
| St James School | Philadelphia, PA | Education support | $15,000 |
| Chester County Hospital | West Chester, PA | Education support | $10,000 |
| Christ Church Episcopal Preschool | Wilmington, DE | Education support | $10,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Woodberry Forest, VA | Education support | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties | West Palm Beach, FL | Education support | $5,000 |
| Delaware Museum of Natural History | Wilmington, DE | Education support | $5,000 |
| Stroud Water Research | Avondale, PA | Education support | $5,000 |
| The Wake Forest University | Winstonsalem, NC | Education support | $5,000 |
| Upland Country Day School | Kennett Square, PA | Education support | $5,000 |
| Trinity College | Hartford, CT | Education support | $2,500 |
| Delaware Center for Horticulture | Wilmington, DE | Education support | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $169,500 | 15 |
| 2023 | $165,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541999349100504
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-6017197
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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