Alexander C & Tillie S Speyer Foundation
ALEXANDER C & TILLIE S SPEYER was a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return: the foundation reported transferring all its assets to the Speyer Family Foundation on December 31, 2021. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Alexander C & Tillie S Speyer Foundation at a glance
In short: Alexander C & Tillie S Speyer Foundation gave $314K across 77 grants in 2021 (avg $4K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $313,926
- -11.2% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 77
- -16.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $4,077
- +6.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (19% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Alexander C & Tillie S Speyer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3700 South Water Street Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Phone: (412) 417-2638
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alexander C & Tillie S Speyer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Aware ($35K). Together the top 10 received $171K.
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 169 grants of 169 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grant dollars were distributed across multiple states. The largest reported shares went to DC (19%), Pennsylvania (15%), and Massachusetts, New York, and Montana (13% each). Listed recipients also included organizations in New Mexico, Wyoming, Kentucky, Maryland, and Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Alexander C & Tillie S Speyer Foundation gives
- 81% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $314K (2021) to $353K (2020). In 2021 it made 77 grants totaling $314K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aware Bedford, MA | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Charity. | $35,000 |
| Pratt Institute Brooklyn, NY | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Charity. | $25,000 |
| Site Santa Fe Santa Fe, NM | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Charity. | $20,500 |
| City Kid's Wilderness Project Washington, DC | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Charity. | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Charity. | $16,000 |
| Carnegie Museums Pittsburgh, PA | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Charity. | $12,000 |
| Sante Fe Botanical Garden Sante Fe, NM | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Charity. | $11,000 |
| Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Pittsburgh, PA | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Charity. | $11,000 |
| Pegasus Institute Louisville, KY | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Charity. | $10,000 |
| Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Pittsburgh, PA | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Charity. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2021 filing reports the transfer of all assets to the Speyer Family Foundation on December 31, 2021.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $620,526 | $630,993 | $313,926 | 77 | $340,412 | $341,416 | $294,877 |
| 2020 | $5,426,477 | $698,227 | $550,136 | $353,401 | 92 | — | $490,664 | $272,634 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alexander C & Tillie S Speyer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $295K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2021 grantees included arts and cultural organizations, educational institutions, and conservation groups. For example, SITE Santa Fe describes its work as celebrating contemporary creative expression, while Western Pennsylvania Conservancy says it protects and restores natural places and creates green spaces. Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy describes its work as enhancing and stewarding Pittsburgh’s parks in partnership with the community.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 77 grants totaling $313,926. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $35,000, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest grants were $35,000 to AWARE, $25,000 to Pratt Institute, $20,500 to SITE Santa Fe, $20,000 to City Kid’s Wilderness Project, and $16,000 to Community Foundation of Jackson Hole. Other grants included $12,000 to Carnegie Museums, $11,000 each to Santa Fe Botanical Garden and Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, and $10,000 each to Pegasus Institute and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists James M Speyer, AC Speyer III, and Christopher Fromboluti as trustees.
Alexander C & Tillie S Speyer Foundation's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Ac Speyer III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Fromboluti
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James M. Speyer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alexander C & Tillie S Speyer Foundation
How much does Alexander C & Tillie S Speyer Foundation give each year?
Alexander C & Tillie S Speyer Foundation gave $314K across 77 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $353K across 92 grants.
What is Alexander C & Tillie S Speyer Foundation's typical grant size?
Alexander C & Tillie S Speyer Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,077, across 77 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alexander C & Tillie S Speyer Foundation give grants?
Alexander C & Tillie S Speyer Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (15%) and Massachusetts (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (21 grants), Pittsburgh, PA (8 grants), Helena, MT (7 grants) and New York, NY (6 grants).
Who are Alexander C & Tillie S Speyer Foundation's largest grantees?
Alexander C & Tillie S Speyer Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Aware ($35,000), Pratt Institute ($25,000) and Site Santa Fe ($20,500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Alexander C & Tillie S Speyer Foundation fund?
The available filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2021 grantees included arts and cultural organizations, educational institutions, and conservation groups. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alexander C & Tillie S Speyer Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Alexander C & Tillie S Speyer Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Alexander C & Tillie S Speyer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $295K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Alexander C & Tillie S Speyer Foundation's EIN?
Alexander C & Tillie S Speyer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6051650. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Alexander C & Tillie S Speyer Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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