Speaker Family Foundation of 2004
Speaker Family Foundation of 2004 is a private foundation based in Germantown, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return and states that all foundation assets were distributed to recipients and that the foundation would voluntarily terminate its private foundation status. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Speaker Family Foundation of 2004 at a glance
In short: Speaker Family Foundation of 2004 gave $40K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,000
- -96.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -90.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,333
- -65.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Virginia (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Speaker Family Foundation of 2004
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2024 filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because the filing is marked final, this describes the foundation’s stated policy and should not be treated as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: N 120 W 19434 Freistadt Road, Germantown, WI 53022
Phone: (262) 251-6660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Speaker Family Foundation of 2004 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gary Sinise Foundation ($25K). Together the top 3 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 130 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (62%), New York (25%), and the District of Columbia (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Speaker Family Foundation of 2004 gives
- Giving fell 95% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2024) to $1.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Sinise Foundation Merrifield, VA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Seal Future Foundation Inc New York, NY | General Fund | $10,000 |
| USO Washington, DC | General Fund | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $2,526 | $43,678 | $40,000 | 3 | $41,839 | $687 | $32,750 |
| 2023 | $14,453,959 | $2,006,596 | $1,258,223 | $1,212,348 | 31 | $1,213,798 | $467,034 | $728,661 |
| 2022 | $13,799,352 | $1,526,696 | $738,944 | $707,500 | 33 | $710,334 | $491,329 | $683,404 |
| 2021 | $13,014,112 | $2,032,363 | $776,619 | $740,500 | 33 | $743,126 | $998,478 | $722,385 |
| 2020 | $11,765,394 | $1,652,414 | $634,736 | $605,500 | 30 | — | $625,457 | $580,563 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Speaker Family Foundation of 2004 reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for the Gary Sinise Foundation, SEAL Future Foundation Inc, and USO. SEAL Future Foundation describes its mission as supporting Navy SEALs’ well-being, education, and careers so they can continue a life of service in their communities; that is the grantee’s mission, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $40,000 through three grants. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Each listed grant was for a recipient’s general fund: Gary Sinise Foundation received $25,000, SEAL Future Foundation Inc received $10,000, and USO received $5,000.
The 2024 filing also reports $1,212,348 in grants across 31 grants in 2023, and $707,500 across 33 grants in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Timothy J Speaker and James E Speaker as trustees.
Speaker Family Foundation of 2004's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James E. Speaker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy J. Speaker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Speaker Family Foundation of 2004
How much does Speaker Family Foundation of 2004 give each year?
Speaker Family Foundation of 2004 gave $40K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 31 grants.
What is Speaker Family Foundation of 2004's typical grant size?
Speaker Family Foundation of 2004's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Speaker Family Foundation of 2004 give grants?
Speaker Family Foundation of 2004 gives mostly in Virginia: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (25%) and District of Columbia (13%).
Does Speaker Family Foundation of 2004 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Speaker Family Foundation of 2004's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Speaker Family Foundation of 2004 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for the Gary Sinise Foundation, SEAL Future Foundation Inc, and USO. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Speaker Family Foundation of 2004?
The 2024 filing states that the foundation 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 Speaker Family Foundation of 2004 required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Speaker Family Foundation of 2004 reported a distributable amount of $33K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Speaker Family Foundation of 2004's EIN?
Speaker Family Foundation of 2004's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6784381. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Speaker Family Foundation of 2004 accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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