Speyer Family Foundation
The Speyer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it gave $594,716 through 137 grants to charitable organizations.
Speyer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Speyer Family Foundation gave $595K across 137 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Wyoming. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $594,716
- +16.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 137
- +15.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,341
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $7,059,269
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Speyer Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3700 South Water Street 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 Speyer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aware ($42K). Together the top 10 received $247K.
Grant Size Distribution
473 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 473 grants of 473 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants were distributed among recipients in multiple states. Wyoming received the largest share of grant dollars, at 23%, followed by Pennsylvania at 16%, Massachusetts at 13%, and Montana and New York at 10% each. Grants included support for Jackson Hole Land Trust in Wyoming, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy in Pennsylvania, and Columbia Land Conservancy in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 137 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Speyer Family Foundation gives
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 348% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 147% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $133K (2021) to $595K (2024). In 2024 it made 137 grants totaling $595K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aware Bedford, MA | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Charity. | $41,500 |
| Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance Jackson, WY | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Charity. | $33,325 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Charity. | $31,846 |
| Act Blue Charities Somerville, MA | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Charity. | $30,000 |
| Pratt Institute Brooklyn, NY | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Charity. | $25,000 |
| First in Family Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Charity. | $23,650 |
| University of California San Francisco San Francisco, CA | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Charity. | $18,000 |
| Western Pennsyvania Conservancy Pittsburgh, PA | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Charity. | $17,000 |
| Pittsburgh Botanical Garden Oakdale, PA | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Charity. | $15,000 |
| Carnegie Museums Pittsburgh, PA | To Further the Exempt Activities of the Charity. | $12,000 |
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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 | $7,059,269 | $532,538 | $898,292 | $594,716 | 137 | $624,540 | $260,622 | $425,867 |
| 2023 | $7,421,207 | $450,643 | $790,335 | $512,274 | 119 | $536,870 | $204,178 | $420,705 |
| 2022 | $7,974,228 | $911,145 | $950,866 | $557,016 | 128 | $583,918 | $547,685 | $394,882 |
| 2021 | $7,922,598 | $275,817 | $249,097 | $132,778 | 33 | $141,530 | $167,603 | $111,948 |
| 2020 | $2,433,392 | $228,578 | $278,860 | $182,629 | 56 | — | $126,869 | $116,794 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Speyer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $426K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance says its mission is to protect Jackson Hole’s wildlife, wild places, and community character; First in Family Jackson Hole says it provides local first-generation students with advising and financial support for college and careers. WyoFile describes itself as an independent nonprofit news service focused on Wyoming’s people, places, and policy. The Santa Fe Botanical Garden says it works to celebrate, cultivate, and conserve the region’s botanical heritage and biodiversity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 137 grants totaling $594,716. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $41,500, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest grants were $41,500 to AWARE, $33,325 to Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance, $31,846 to Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, $30,000 to ActBlue Charities, and $25,000 to Pratt Institute. The stated purpose for these grants was “to further the exempt activities of the charity.”
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these trustees: Alexander C. Speyer III, James M. Speyer, Timothy S. Speyer, Christopher Fromboluti, and Iona Fromboluti Wirls.
Speyer Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexander C. Speyer III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James M. Speyer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy S. Speyer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Fromboluti
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Iona Fromboluti Wirls
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Debora J. Speyer (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Speyer Family Foundation
How much does Speyer Family Foundation give each year?
Speyer Family Foundation gave $595K across 137 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $512K across 119 grants.
What is Speyer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Speyer Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,341, across 137 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Speyer Family Foundation give grants?
Speyer Family Foundation's top state is Wyoming, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (16%) and Massachusetts (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (24 grants), Helena, MT (16 grants), Pittsburgh, PA (14 grants) and Jackson, WY (7 grants).
Who are Speyer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Speyer Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Aware ($41,500), Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance ($33,325) and Community Foundation of Jackson Hole ($31,846), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Speyer Family Foundation?
Speyer Family Foundation reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $625K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $426K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Speyer Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Speyer Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Speyer Family Foundation's EIN?
Speyer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-3097648. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Speyer 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Speyer Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/speyer-family-foundation-morg_64df375d5f9a4c7681c461c0dadcfc3c
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