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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 62-1338941

Speer Charitable Trust

A private foundation in Memphis, TN. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 45 grants and $2.9 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Nov 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $2,944,800

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $51,601,526
  • Tax year 2023

    $2,652,250

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $49,619,182
  • Tax year 2022

    $2,179,550

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $48,363,455
  • Tax year 2021

    $2,603,700

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $48,820,915
  • Tax year 2020

    $2,712,675

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $42,902,140
  • Tax year 2019

    $2,397,600

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $39,927,115

Grants paid in 2024

45 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. St Paul Catholic SchoolMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $755,000
  2. St JudeMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $400,000
  3. Christian Brothers UniversityMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $208,000
  4. Catholic Charities of West TennesseeMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $200,500
  5. Mid-South Food BankMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $162,000
  6. St Benedict at AuburndaleCordova, TN

    Program related

    $124,000
  7. Holy Rosary Catholic ChurchMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $110,000
  8. Harwood CenterMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $101,000
  9. MifaMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $80,000
  10. Alliance Healthcare ServicesMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $75,000
  11. Catholic Diocese of MemphisMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $75,000
  12. TN Wildlife FoundationNashville, TN

    Program related

    $75,000
  13. University of Memphis FoundationMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $51,100
  14. Ave Maria HomeBartlett, TN

    Program related

    $50,000
  15. Room in the Inn MemphisMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $50,000
  16. St Mary's Catholic Church of BostonMansfield, MA

    Program related

    $50,000
  17. St Louis ChurchMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $45,000
  18. Porter-LeathMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $35,000
  19. Memphis Union MissionMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $30,000
  20. Incarnation Catholic ChurchCollierville, TN

    Program related

    $25,200
  21. Birthright of MemphisMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $25,000
  22. Church Health CenterMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $25,000
  23. JiffMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $25,000
  24. Memphis Botanic GardensMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $25,000
  25. Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat CenterStanton, TN

    Program related

    $25,000
  26. Orphanos FoundationBartlett, TN

    Program related

    $20,000
  27. Cancer Card ExchangeCollierville, TN

    Program related

    $15,000
  28. Carpenter Art GardenMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $15,000
  29. Chickasaw Council BSAMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $15,000
  30. WknoCordova, TN

    Program related

    $11,000
  31. Feed My Flock (ST Louis Church)Memphis, TN

    Program related

    $10,000
  32. Juvenile Diabetes ResearchNew York, NY

    Program related

    $6,000
  33. Archdiocese of BostonBraintree, MA

    Program related

    $5,000
  34. Madonna Learning CenterGermantown, TN

    Program related

    $5,000
  35. St Mary - St Catherine of SiennaCharlestown, MA

    Program related

    $5,000
  36. West Cancer FoundationMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $5,000
  37. University of Memphis Law SchoolMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $2,000
  38. St Cecilia CongregationNashville, TN

    Program related

    $1,000
  39. Alzheimer's AssociationNew York, NY

    Program related

    $500
  40. Auburn Cord Duensenberg Automobile MuseumAuburn, IN

    Program related

    $500
  41. Our Lady of Perpetual HelpGermantown, TN

    Program related

    $500
  42. Tennessee Green ConservancyNashville, TN

    Program related

    $500
  43. Vca FoundationCharles City, VA

    Program related

    $500
  44. Community FoundationMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $400
  45. Reel Life InternationalBirmingham, AL

    Program related

    $100

Approved for future payment

10 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. St Paul Catholic SchoolMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $750,000
  2. St JudeMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $400,000
  3. Christian Brothers UniversityMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $200,000
  4. Holy Rosary Catholic ChurchMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $200,000
  5. Alliance Healthcare ServicesMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $150,000
  6. St Benedict at AuburndaleCordova, TN

    Program related

    $120,000
  7. Compass Community SchoolsAnderson, IN

    Program related

    $100,000
  8. Porter-LeathMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $90,000
  9. Carpenter Art GardenMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $60,000
  10. Room in the Inn MemphisMemphis, TN

    Program related

    $50,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education4 grants $279,10033% of the total
  2. Human services3 grants $270,50032% of the total
  3. Food and agriculture1 grant $162,00019% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter2 grants $80,00010% of the total
  5. Civil rights1 grant $25,0003% of the total
  6. Youth development1 grant $25,0003% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $500<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Tennessee37 grants $2,877,200
  2. Massachusetts3 grants $60,000
  3. New York2 grants $6,500
  4. Indiana1 grant $500
  5. Virginia1 grant $500
  6. Alabama1 grant $100

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Stephen W VescovoPRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • C T CourtenayTREASURER AND TRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Chris KochSECRETARY AND TRUSTEE Hours 6Pay $0

The return

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