The Speiser Family Foundation
The Speiser Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lagrange, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 9 grants totaling $405K. Net investment income was $210K.
The Speiser Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Speiser Family Foundation gave $405K across 9 grants in 2021 (avg $45K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $405,000
- -24.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $45,000
- -40.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Speiser Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Lurie Children's Hospital Foundatio ($225K). Together the top 8 received $390K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 24 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Speiser Family Foundation gives
- In 2021 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 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $405K (2021) to $533K (2020). In 2021 it made 9 grants totaling $405K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lurie Children's Hospital Foundatio Chicago, IL | Children's Health | $225,000 |
| Chicago Children's Advocacy Center Chicago, IL | Assistance to abused Children | $75,000 |
| BEDS Plus LaGrange, IL | Shelter for the homeless | $25,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $15,000 |
| The Night Ministry Chicago, IL | Help members of community that struggle with poverty and/or homelessness. | $15,000 |
| Pillars LaGrange Park, IL | Provide services for Individuals and Families facing challenges or crisis. | $15,000 |
| College of DuPage Foundation Glen Ellyn, IL | Development of programs in higher education | $15,000 |
| WBEZ Radio Chicago, IL | Public service radio | $10,000 |
| Boys HopeGirls Hope Wilmette, IL | Scholarships for at risk children | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $350,495 | $409,624 | $405,000 | 9 | $405,000 | $210,237 | $27,084 |
| 2020 | $849,004 | $563,476 | $541,482 | $533,000 | 7 | — | $145,240 | $42,249 |
| 2019 | $827,010 | $557,767 | $515,069 | $510,000 | 8 | — | $339,691 | $44,251 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Speiser Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Speiser Family Foundation's 2021 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Anthony Speiser
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Speiser
Manager & Director
Found. Manager → Manager & Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Speiser
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Matthew B Speiser
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Speiser Family Foundation
How much does The Speiser Family Foundation give each year?
The Speiser Family Foundation gave $405K across 9 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $533K across 7 grants.
What is The Speiser Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Speiser Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $15,000, and its average grant was $45,000, across 9 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Speiser Family Foundation give grants?
The Speiser Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants).
Does The Speiser Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Speiser Family Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Speiser Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Speiser Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Lurie Children's Hospital Foundatio ($225,000), Chicago Children's Advocacy Center ($75,000) and BEDS Plus ($25,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How much is The Speiser Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Speiser Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Speiser Family Foundation's EIN?
The Speiser Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4117679. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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