Private foundation · Brentwood
Speer Foundation
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
- 29 totaling $3.5M
- Typical grant
- $25K to $130K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $40K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Williamson County, Robertson County, Rutherford County, Shelby County · plus 31 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $8.7M
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
- Operating support
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Wildlife Federation Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Operating support | $505K |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Operating support | $500K |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Operating support | $500K |
| Christ Presbyterian Church Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Operating support | $450K |
| Nashville Zoo Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Operating support | $330K |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Nashville, Davidson County | Operating support | $150K |
| Tennessee Baptist Children's Home Inc. | Brentwood, Williamson County | Operating support | $150K |
| Belmont College of Law | Nashville, Davidson County | Operating support | $130K |
| Fifty Forward | Nashville, Davidson County | Operating support | $125K |
| Centerstone | Nashville, Davidson County | Operating support | $105K |
| Heimerdinger Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Operating support | $100K |
| High Hopes Inc. | Franklin, Williamson County | Operating support | $75K |
| Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation Inc. | Franklin, Williamson County | Operating support | $50K |
| Middle Tennessee State University Foundation | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Operating support | $50K |
| Nashville Youth for Christ Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Operating support | $40K |
| Reboot Recovery | Pleasant View, Robertson County | Operating support | $35K |
| Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Operating support | $35K |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | Operating support | $30K |
| YMCA of Middle TN | Nashville, Davidson County | Operating support | $25K |
| Cottage Cove | Nashville, Davidson County | Operating support | $25K |
| Harmony Wildlife Rehabilitation Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Operating support | $25K |
| Mother to Mother | Nashville, Davidson County | Operating support | $25K |
| Trinity Community Commons | Nashville, Davidson County | Operating support | $25K |
| Forest Hills Baptist Church | Nashville, Davidson County | Operating support | $20K |
| Center for Nonprofit Excellence | Nashville, Davidson County | Operating support | $5,000 |
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