The Speyer Family Foundation Inc

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 13-6158848 Website

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

-2.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$55K

+16.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Speyer Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $260K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

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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

New York $14.4M (84%)

Massachusetts $2.3M (14%)

Pennsylvania $130K (1%)

District of Columbia $120K (1%)

California $45K (0%)

Florida $25K (0%)

Maryland $25K (0%)

Connecticut $10K (0%)

+1 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Massachusetts Maryland New York Pennsylvania Wisconsin

Cities

AnnandaleonhudsonBaltimoreBostonBronxBrooklynCambridgeDe PereFlushingFoxboroFoxboroughKing Of PrussiaLong Island CityLos AngelesMiamiNew WindsorNew YorkPhilaldelphiaPurchaseQueensRidgefield

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($400,000), Community Funds Inc ($200,000), International Rescue Committee Inc ($200,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
1898 FOUNDATION PURCHASE, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
COMMUNITY FUNDS INC NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$200,000
DALTON SCHOOLS INC NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$25,000
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND BOSTON, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$400,000
NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN FUND INC NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$50,000
PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$25,000
SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC SOUTHAMPTON, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$15,000
THE FRESH AIR FUND NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,000
THE PLAYWRIGHTS REALM NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$30,000
HEBREW HOME FOR THE AGED AT RIVERDALE FOUNDATION INC RIVERDALE, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Speyer Family Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's giving primarily supports: • Museums • Education • Health care • The arts • General support for charitable organizations

How do I apply for a grant from The Speyer Family Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Total annual giving: $1,926,000 • Number of grants: 35-48 grants annually • Median grant size: $25,000 • Grant range: $2,000–$400,000 • Giving rate: 46.5% of assets **Application Process:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation only. **Recent Grantees (2024):** • International Rescue Committee: $200,000 • COOP Careers: $200,000 • Horace Mann School: $100,000 • Lincoln Center

Where does The Speyer Family Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia.

What size grants does The Speyer Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Speyer Family Foundation Inc awarded 35 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $55K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Speyer Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Speyer Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $260K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Speyer Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Speyer Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6158848. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.