The Speer Family Foundation
The Speer Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Port Orange, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 7 grants totaling $178K. Net investment income was $54K.
The Speer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Speer Family Foundation gave $178K across 7 grants in 2023 (avg $25K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $178,153
- -65.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 7
- -46.2% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $25,450
- -35.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Primary geography
- Florida (53% 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 The Speer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Crossroads Church ($75K). Together the top 7 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 47 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Speer Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 26% 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 $178K (2023) to $511K (2022). In 2023 it made 7 grants totaling $178K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Church Daytona Beach, FL | Unrestricted Gift | $75,000 |
| First Baptist Church Mattoon, IL | Unrestricted Gift | $52,000 |
| One Hope Pompano Beach, FL | Unrestricted Gift | $20,000 |
| Woodlawn Chapel Charleston, IL | Unrestricted Gift | $12,500 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted Gift | $9,174 |
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted Gift | $6,979 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted Gift | $2,500 |
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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 | — | $157,179 | $180,715 | $178,153 | 7 | $178,975 | $54,364 | $1,170 |
| 2022 | $23,536 | $517,665 | $513,806 | $510,850 | 13 | $511,835 | — | $3,258 |
| 2021 | $19,677 | $425,347 | $425,455 | $423,100 | 14 | $423,885 | — | $3,320 |
| 2020 | $19,785 | $206,413 | $242,929 | $240,600 | 13 | — | — | $2,801 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Speer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Speer Family Foundation is led by Bruce Speer, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Bruce Speer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The Speer Family Foundation
How much does The Speer Family Foundation give each year?
The Speer Family Foundation gave $178K across 7 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $511K across 13 grants.
What is The Speer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Speer Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $12,500, and its average grant was $25,450, across 7 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Speer Family Foundation give grants?
The Speer Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (36%) and Missouri (5%).
Does The Speer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Speer Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Speer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Speer Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Crossroads Church ($75,000), First Baptist Church ($52,000) and One Hope ($20,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is The Speer Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Speer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Speer Family Foundation's EIN?
The Speer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6676610. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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