The Speyer Family Foundation Inc
The Speyer Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York City, established in 1961. The foundation supports charitable organizations through grants and contributions, with a primary focus on museums, education, health care, and the arts.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.1M
-26.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+13.6% YoY
Grant Count
35
-2.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$55K
+16.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving primarily supports:
- Museums
- Education
- Health care
- The arts
- General support for charitable organizations
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation only.
Grant Range
$25,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total assets: $4,139,112
- Total giving (2024): $1,926,000
- Total revenues (2024): $454,567
- Total expenses (2024): $1,956,366
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,139,112 | $5,640,790 | $6,277,098 |
| Revenue | $454,567 | $1,143,495 | $1,372,489 |
| Expenses | $1,956,366 | $1,779,568 | $9,204,533 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,932,000 | $1,731,000 | $9,070,108 |
| Net Investment Income | $437,805 | $809,899 | $1,286,134 |
| Distributable Amount | $259,723 | $325,147 | $715,779 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
188 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation was founded by Jerry I. Speyer, who serves as Chair and Co-CEO of Tishman Speyer, a prominent real estate company. Speyer is also the owner of the Chrysler Building and Rockefeller Center. His son, Robert Speyer, serves as President and Co-CEO of Tishman Speyer.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JERRY I SPEYER | PRESIDENT & SECRETARY | 25 | — |
| KATHERINE G FARLEY | VP & TREASURER | 25 | — |
| VALERIE PELTIER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LAURA SPEYER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HOLLY LIPTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 45 Rockefeller Plaza, Floor 7, New York City, NY 10111-0100
- Telephone: 212-715-0300
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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