Speranza Foundation Inc
Speranza Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Tallahassee, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $996K. Net investment income was $2K.
Speranza Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Speranza Foundation Inc gave $996K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $996K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $995,964
- +1710.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $995,964
- +8954.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $995,964
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Speranza Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Chicago Community Foundation ($996K).
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Speranza Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1892% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $996K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $996K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Community Foundation Chicago, IL | Speranza foundation was converted to a donor advised fund (held by chicago community foundation). Speranza foundation cash of $24,371.97 and investments valued at $971,592.12) were donated to this donor advised fund. | $995,964 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $2,010 | $1,002,013 | $995,964 | 1 | $995,964 | $1,757 | $237 |
| 2022 | $710,825 | $692 | $65,813 | $55,000 | 5 | $55,000 | $14,681 | $51,837 |
| 2021 | $775,946 | $72,631 | $71,591 | $55,000 | 5 | $55,000 | $61,834 | $56,228 |
| 2020 | $774,906 | $47,254 | $65,768 | $50,000 | 4 | — | $34,764 | $49,966 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Speranza Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $237 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Speranza Foundation Inc is led by Mary Bernadette Luca, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Mary Bernadette Luca
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott P. Kearney
Director
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cari Kearney
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica M. Smith
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Smith
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Linn
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua F. Kearney
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle B. Linn
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Erica Kearney (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Michelle Kearney (2020–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Speranza Foundation Inc
How much does Speranza Foundation Inc give each year?
Speranza Foundation Inc gave $996K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $55K across 5 grants.
What is Speranza Foundation Inc?
Speranza Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Tallahassee, FL.
Where does Speranza Foundation Inc operate?
Speranza Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Florida, Illinois.
How much is Speranza Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Speranza Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $237 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Speranza Foundation Inc's EIN?
Speranza Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3716031. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 8, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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