Wa Speakman Family Foundation
The WA Speakman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Founded in 1959, it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple states and communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
-5.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$170K
+2.7% YoY
Grant Count
15
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-17.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily supports education initiatives. Its funding focuses on:
- Education support
- Science and STEM education
- Human services
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
The foundation also makes grants to organizations serving churches, student clubs, food pantries, animal shelters, private schools, and youth development programs.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded 34 grants in its most recent filing period, with 18 recipients receiving education support grants and 16 recipients receiving general operations grants. Recent notable grants include:
Grant Range
$2,000–$50,000
Average Grant
amount: approximately $13,896 for education support and $13,694 for general operations
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations across multiple states:
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- North Carolina
- Pennsylvania
- Virginia
Specific communities served include Alexandria, Avondale, Greenville, Hartford, Kennett Square, Malvern, Media, Middleburg, Philadelphia, Simsbury, West Chester, Wilmington, Winston-Salem, and Woodberry Forest.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2024):
- Total assets: $1,306,814
- Total giving: $169,500–$172,201
- Total revenue: $166,724
- Total expenses: $241,445
- Number of employees: 0
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Investment income and dividends: $73,146
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $93,578
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,306,814 | $1,383,000 | $1,493,968 |
| Revenue | $166,724 | $93,781 | $249,139 |
| Expenses | $241,445 | $226,573 | $208,935 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $172,201 | $167,293 | $154,146 |
| Net Investment Income | $97,480 | $40,001 | $197,350 |
| Distributable Amount | $262,672 | $223,936 | $216,532 |
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
65 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's board of directors includes:
- Isabella Timon, Director
- William Dugdale, Director
- Edwina D. Dutton, Director
- Samuel Hyland, Director
All board members serve without compensation, dedicating approximately 1 hour per week to their roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISABELLA TIMON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM DUGDALE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EDWINA D DUTTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SAMUEL HYLAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1205 N Orange Street Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 594-4535
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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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