Speyer Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Detroit, MI EIN: 38-3560538

Speyer Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 38 grants totaling $17K.

Key facts about Speyer Foundation

EIN: 38-3560538
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2023
Annual giving (2023): $16,837
Grants made (2023): 38
Average grant: $443
Median grant: $341
New grantees (estimate): 0% first-time grantees (0 of 38, 2023)
Primary geography: Michigan (47% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Speyer Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Speyer Foundation's 38 itemized 2023 grants were Michigan (47%), Illinois (12%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (13 grants), New York, NY (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Detroit, MI (2 grants). None of its 38 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Daily" (38 grants).

Is Speyer Foundation open to new grantees?

first-time grantees, 2023

In 2023, 0 of 38 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count

97% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$17K

-96.8% YoY

Grant Count

-2.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$443.079

-96.8% YoY

About Speyer Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $8K (47%)

Illinois $2K (12%)

New York $1K (8%)

Washington $1K (8%)

District of Columbia $1K (7%)

All other $3K (18%)

Share of all 38 itemized 2023 grant dollars.

States

Arkansas Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Montana New York Ohio South Dakota Tennessee Virginia Washington Wisconsin

Cities

Ann ArborDetroitNew YorkWashingtonAnnn ArborArlingtonAshlandBartimoreBellinghamBostonDenverEvanstonLansingLittle RockMilwaukeePine RidgeRoyal OakSouthfieldStamfordToledo

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2023

Grant Size Distribution

117 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest recipients include Northwestern University ($2,033), Washtenaw Community College Foundation ($1,267), Eastern Michigan University Foundation ($1,267).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Evanston, IL	SUPPORT FOR DAILY	$2,033
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION Ann Arbor, MI	SUPPORT FOR DAILY	$1,267
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION Ypsilanti, MI	SUPPORT FOR DAILY	$1,267
NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE Bellingham, WA	SUPPORT FOR DAILY	$1,267
OCEAN CONSERVANCY INC Washington, DC	SUPPORT FOR DAILY	$1,014
NATURE CONSERVANCY INC Arlington, VA	SUPPORT FOR DAILY	$1,014
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS New York, NY	SUPPORT FOR DAILY	$930
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES Bartimore, MD	SUPPORT FOR DAILY	$930
ST MARY'S CHAPEL Annn Arbor, MI	SUPPORT FOR DAILY	$509
ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH Ann Arbor, MI	SUPPORT FOR DAILY	$509

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2023 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Rita S Barnard	Director	—	—
Holly Zugay	Director	—	—
Philip a Greasley	Director	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Speyer Foundation?

Speyer Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Detroit, MI. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.

Where does Speyer Foundation operate?

Speyer Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.