Carleton Speed Family Foundation
The Carleton Speed Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2022 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all of which were in Texas. The most recent filing on record is for 2022, with no filings since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Carleton Speed Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Carleton Speed Family Foundation gave $75K across 14 grants in 2022 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. 29% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $75,000
- +56.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $5,357
- +45.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $117,017
- -14.9% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Carleton Speed Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2022 filing that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists Sharron as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Sharron
Mailing address: Burnett, Pobox 27988, Houston, TX 77227
Phone: (713) 447-5557
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carleton Speed Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Academy for Accelerated ($13K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2022 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Carleton Speed Family Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 64% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 448% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2021) to $90K (2020). In 2022 it made 14 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Academy for Accelerated Houston, TX | Assistance for Education Outreach | $12,500 |
| Anonymous Allicance of Charitable Houston, TX | Assistance for Chemical Rehab | $12,500 |
| The Brookwood Community Brookshire, TX | Assistance for Disabled Adults | $12,500 |
| Fort Bend County Womens Center Richmond, TX | Assistance for Domestic Violence | $10,500 |
| World Affairs Council of Houston Houston, TX | Assistance for Education Programs | $10,000 |
| Houston Barc Foundation Houston, TX | Assistance for Animal Welfare | $2,500 |
| Archaeological Institute of America Houston, TX | Assistance for Educational Program | $2,500 |
| Interfaith Ministries of Greater Ho Houston, TX | Helping Low Income and Seniors | $2,500 |
| Woman Inc Houston, TX | Assistance for Domestice Violence | $2,000 |
| Houston Public Media Foundation Houston, TX | Assistance for Education Programs | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $117,017 | $66,822 | $86,492 | $75,000 | 14 | $75,000 | $55,330 | $16,736 |
| 2021 | $137,557 | $66,057 | $59,311 | $48,000 | 13 | $48,000 | $54,746 | $17,222 |
| 2020 | $132,909 | $47,154 | $101,575 | $90,000 | 15 | — | $35,579 | $12,813 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carleton Speed Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for education and outreach, chemical rehabilitation, adults with disabilities, domestic violence services, animal welfare, and assistance to low-income people and seniors.
Among its grantees, The Brookwood Community describes its mission as providing an educational environment that creates meaningful work, builds belonging, and awakens purpose for adults with disabilities. Fort Bend County Women’s Center says it assists survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children in achieving safety and self-sufficiency, while working to prevent violence against women. Houston BARC Foundation says it raises funds to improve facilities, promote homeless-animal prevention, and expand access to spay and neuter assistance. Houston Public Media Foundation says it marshals resources and philanthropic support for arts and culture, education, and trusted news in its broadcast area.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave $75,000 across 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $12,500, with a median grant of $2,500.
The largest reported grants were $12,500 each to Academy for Accelerated for education outreach, Anonymous Alliance of Charitable for chemical rehabilitation, and The Brookwood Community for assistance to disabled adults. Fort Bend County Women’s Center received $10,500 for domestic violence assistance, and World Affairs Council of Houston received $10,000 for education programs. Other listed grants included $2,500 to Houston BARC Foundation for animal welfare, $2,500 to the Archaeological Institute of America for an educational program, $2,500 to Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston to help low-income people and seniors, and $2,000 to Woman Inc. for domestic violence assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Sidney McClendon IV as president, Kenneth J Laney as vice-president, Sharron S Burnett as treasurer, and Vita S Goodell as secretary. It also lists Vivian Shude and Brian Startzman as directors.
Carleton Speed Family Foundation is led by Sidney McClendon IV, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Sidney McClendon IV
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian Startzman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vivian Shude
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kenneth J. Laney
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sharron S. Burnett
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vita S. Goodell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Carleton Speed Family Foundation
How much does Carleton Speed Family Foundation give each year?
Carleton Speed Family Foundation gave $75K across 14 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $48K across 13 grants.
What is Carleton Speed Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Carleton Speed Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,357, across 14 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Carleton Speed Family Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Carleton Speed Family Foundation give grants?
Carleton Speed Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (12 grants).
Does Carleton Speed Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Carleton Speed Family Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Carleton Speed Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Carleton Speed Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Academy for Accelerated ($12,500), Anonymous Allicance of Charitable ($12,500) and The Brookwood Community ($12,500), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Carleton Speed Family Foundation?
Carleton Speed Family Foundation reported $117K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Carleton Speed Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for education and outreach, chemical rehabilitation, adults with disabilities, domestic violence services, animal welfare, and assistance to low-income people and seniors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carleton Speed Family Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2022 filing that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Carleton Speed Family Foundation's EIN?
Carleton Speed Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0566246. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Carleton Speed Family 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 October 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 2020–2022
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