Private foundation · Memphis
Speer Charitable Trust
This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 43 totaling $2.5M
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $50K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $25K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County, Haywood County · plus 7 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $2.7M
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
What it funds most often
- Program related
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $400K |
| St Paul Catholic School | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $385K |
| Ave Maria Home | Bartlett, Shelby County | Program related | $250K |
| Christian Brothers University | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $200K |
| Mid-South Food Bank | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $162K |
| Harwood Center | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $102K |
| Catholic Charities of West Tennessee | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $100K |
| Mifa | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $80K |
| Catholic Diocese of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $76K |
| Alliance Healthcare Services | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $75K |
| A Step Ahead Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $50K |
| Jiff | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $50K |
| Room in the Inn Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $50K |
| St Benedicts High School Annual Fund | Cordova, Shelby County | Program related | $50K |
| TN Wildlife Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Program related | $50K |
| University of Memphis Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $50K |
| St Louis Church | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $45K |
| Incarnation Catholic Church | Collierville, Shelby County | Program related | $28K |
| Birthright of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $25K |
| Church Health Center | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $25K |
| Memphis Botanic Gardens | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $25K |
| St Ann Catholic School | Bartlett, Shelby County | Program related | $25K |
| University of Memphis Law School | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $24K |
| Memphis Union Mission | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $20K |
| Porter-Leath | Memphis, Shelby County | Program related | $20K |