Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr
Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. In its 2025 filing, it reported making scholarship grants to colleges and universities; applicants must be graduates of Greenwood High School who wish to attend a college, university, or technical school.
Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr at a glance
In short: Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr gave $86K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,928
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,593
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,942
- Total assets
- $1,792,941
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact the principal of Greenwood High School and submit a written form. Applicants must be graduates of Greenwood High School who wish to attend a college, university, or technical school.
- Review Cycle
- Date listed on application.
- Deadline
- Date listed on application.
- Contact
Application contact: Principal Greenwood High School
Mailing address: 306 West Central Avenue, Greenwood, WI 54437
Phone: (715) 267-6101
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Uw-Madison ($27K). Together the top 7 received $65K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($20,955), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 5% to North Dakota, and 5% to Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2024) to $97K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uw-Madison Greenwood, WI | Scholarships | $27,164 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $20,955 |
| Uw-Lacrosse Greenwood, WI | Scholarships | $10,461 |
| College of the Ozarks Greenwood, WI | Scholarships | $8,957 |
| Northcentral Technical College Greenwood, WI | Scholarships | $7,931 |
| University of Mary in Bismarck Bismarck, ND | Scholarships | $4,184 |
| University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | Scholarships | $4,184 |
| Viterbo University La Crosse, WI | Scholarships | $2,092 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,792,941 | $180,704 | $123,377 | $85,928 | 10 | $94,604 | $151,163 | $100,251 |
| 2024 | $1,736,221 | $87,160 | $114,830 | $80,260 | 9 | $91,003 | $57,160 | $96,671 |
| 2023 | $1,763,893 | $65,985 | $124,279 | $83,095 | 13 | $89,865 | $42,943 | $89,241 |
| 2022 | $1,822,193 | $541,794 | $127,922 | $96,742 | 18 | $103,282 | $520,804 | $87,425 |
| 2021 | $1,407,434 | $198,386 | $115,773 | $87,017 | 14 | $93,926 | $175,597 | $103,652 |
| 2020 | $1,324,827 | $96,938 | $115,126 | $86,201 | 12 | — | $77,394 | $93,459 |
| 2019 | $1,343,137 | $158,072 | $110,021 | $84,196 | 15 | — | $138,741 | $90,653 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr reported a distributable amount of $100K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. Among the grantees, the Northcentral Technical College Foundation says it develops relationships and resources in support of Northcentral Technical College, while Viterbo University says its community prepares students for faithful service and ethical leadership.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $85,928 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,092 to $27,164, with a median grant of $6,942. The largest awards went to UW-Madison ($27,164), an individual recipient ($12,910), UW-La Crosse ($10,461), College of the Ozarks ($8,957), and Northcentral Technical College ($7,931), each for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
US Bank N A is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$23K (2019) → $30K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $30K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr
How much does Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr give each year?
Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr gave $86K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $80K across 9 grants.
What is Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr's typical grant size?
Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr's median grant in 2025 was $6,942, and its average grant was $8,593, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr give grants?
Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr gives mostly in Wisconsin: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Greenwood, WI (4 grants).
Does Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (10 grants).
Who are Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr's largest grantees?
Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Uw-Madison ($27,164), Uw-Lacrosse ($10,461) and College of the Ozarks ($8,957), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($20,955), which are not listed by name. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr?
Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $100K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr's EIN?
Donald & Pauline Speich Educ Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6567191. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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