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Speyer Foundation

Its FY2023 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$17k
Granted FY2023
38
Grants FY2023
15
States reached
$2k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
01What it funds
01100% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2020 to 2023.

Education$812kEnvironment$528kRecreation & Sports$418kInternational$318kReligion$210kHealth$209kArts & Culture$184kPublic Safety & Disaster$184kOther$0
02FY2023 · 38 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

$341
Median grant
15
States reached
$0
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY$2,033
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION$1,267
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION$1,267
NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE$1,267
NATURE CONSERVANCY INC$1,014
OCEAN CONSERVANCY INC$1,014
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES$930
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS$930
ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH$509
ST MARY'S CHAPEL$509
LEGACY LAND CONSERVANCY$341
DETROIT PUBLIC TELEVISION$341
THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS$341
AVALON NONPROFIT HOUSING CORP$341
DAWN FARM$341
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

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Its human-services grants (FY20–23, $101k) land where the poverty rate runs at 12%, against an area that typically sits at 12%. 67% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 12%PAWS WITH A CAUSE: $20k → 10%PAWS WITH A CAUSE: $8k → 10%PAWS WITH A CAUSE: $5k → 10%PAWS WITH A CAUSE: $173 → 10%ARBOR HOSPICE INC: $40k → 14%ARBOR HOSPICE INC: $16k → 14%ARBOR HOSPICE INC: $11k → 14%ARBOR HOSPICE INC: $341 → 14%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

WA
MT
IL
WI
MI
NY
MA
SD
OH
CT
CO
VA
MD
AR
TN
DC
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

100%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$3.1M · 38 repeat orgs$0 to everyone else

38 repeat relationships: 36 still active in FY2023, 2 since wound down.

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

38
0

Total granted

$3.1M
$0

Still filing today

76%
0%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2023, 100% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $0 went to new ones.

50%100%’20’21’22’23
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’20’21’22’23
EducationEnvironmentArts & CultureInternationalHuman ServicesHealthOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • Northwestern University
    4× · 2020–2023 · $418k · revenue +33%
  • WC
    WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
    4× · 2020–2023 · $251k · revenue +134%
  • EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    4× · 2020–2023 · $251k · revenue +45%

Funded once

    How this is measured

    Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

    04Its field

    Closest unfunded matches

    The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

    1
    American Water Works Association

    To promote public health, safety, and welfare through the improvement of the quality and quantity of drinking water and the development and furtherance of understanding of the problems relating thereto.

    Public Benefit
    2
    Michigan Enviromental Council

    Informing and educating the public and decision makers about environmental issues.

    Environment
    3
    Delta Dental Fund

    Delta dental fund's mission is to improve the oral health of the public and to advance dental science and the dental profession through research and education.

    —
    4
    Detroit Historical Society

    The Detroit Historical Society tells Detroit's stories and why they matter through its exhibits, programs, outreach, and the preservation and dissemination of its artifacts and collections.

    Arts & Culture
    5
    Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Inc

    Central indiana corporate partnership (cicp) is an alliance of indiana's business and research university leaders coming together to foster long-term prosperity for the region. cicp's mission is to transform the economy of indiana in order…

    Community Improvement
    6
    The Northern Michigan University Foundation

    The nmu foundation will establish and foster relationships to generate resources that benefit the strategic goals of northern michigan university.

    Education
    7
    World Resources Institute

    Wri is committed to creating change that improves people's lives and ensures the natural world can thrive. (see schedule o)wri's bold vision requires a formula for success we call "count it. change it. scale it.":- count it: our work is…

    International
    8
    University of Virginia Investment Management Company

    The university of virginia investment management company (uvimco) is organized to invest funds on behalf of the rector and visitors of the university of virginia (the university or uva) and university-associated organizations (uaos).

    Education
    9
    Michigan Humane Society

    To improve and save lives through compassionate care, community engagement and advocacy for animals.

    Animals
    10
    Boston Architectural College

    The bac is committed to provide excellence in design education grounded in practice and accessible to diverse communities.

    —
    11
    Wilson College

    Wilson college empowers students to be confident and critical thinkers, creative visionaries, effective communicators, honorable leaders, and agents of justice.

    Education
    12
    The Water Research Foundation

    The purpose of the water research foundation (wrf) is a definitive research organization to advance the science of all things water to better meet the evolving needs of its subscribers and the water sector. to engage exclusively in…

    Environment
    How this is measured
    The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation; the most unlike its peers is Partners in Health a Nonprofit Corporation. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
    04the grantee network

    31 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2026.

    Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

    How this is measured

    Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2026, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 31 of the 40 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

    Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

    0
    Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
    4
    Early backer (in before they grew)
    31/31
    Grantees still filing
    27/31
    Grew since first funded

    Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

    THE NATURE CONSERVANCY: $200,999 · OtherTHE NATURE CONSERVANCYCATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES: $184,250 · OtherCATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICESST MARY STUDENT PARISH ANN ARBOR: $100,502 · OtherST MARY STUDENT PARISH ANN ARBORST THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH ANN ARBOR: $84,509 · OtherST THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH ANN ARBORCATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OF WASHTENAW: $67,003 · OtherSMILE TRAIN INC: $67,003 · OtherDawn Incorporated: $67,003 · OtherHUMANE SOCIETY OF HURON VALLEY: $67,003 · OtherAVALON NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION: $67,003 · OtherANN ARBOR AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: $66,919 · Other+12 more: $293,077 · Other+12 moreWASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION: $251,249 · EducationWASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEG…EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION: $251,249 · EducationEASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSIT…NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE: $251,249 · EducationNORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE+1 more: $16,753 · EducationNorthwestern University: $417,996 · Recreation & SportsNorthwestern U…OCEAN CONSERVANCY: $200,999 · EnvironmentOCEAN CONSE…LEGACY LAND CONSERVANCY: $67,003 · EnvironmentLEGACY LAND…GREENPEACE FUND INC: $33,504 · EnvironmentGREENPEACE …ECOLOGY CENTER: $25,128 · EnvironmentECOLOGY CEN…MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES USA INC: $184,250 · InternationalMEDECINS …HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL: $67,003 · InternationalHEIFER PR…AMERICARES FOUNDATION INC: $33,504 · InternationalAMERICARE…THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS: $67,003 · Arts & CultureDETROIT PUBLIC MEDIA: $67,003 · Arts & CultureDETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC: $33,504 · Arts & CultureTHE TOLEDO MUSEUM OF ART: $16,753 · Arts & CultureArbor Hospice Inc: $67,003 · Human ServicesPaws With A Cause: $33,504 · Human Services
    Other$1,265,271Education$770,500Recreation & Sports$417,996Environment$326,634International$284,757Arts & Culture$184,263Human Services$100,507

    Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

    25%50%75%100%$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetNorthwestern University: $417,996 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetWASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION: $251,249 over 4y, 11% of budgetEASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION: $251,249 over 4y, 1.0% of budgetNORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE: $251,249 over 4y, 0.8% of budgetOCEAN CONSERVANCY: $200,999 over 4y, 0.4% of budgetTHE NATURE CONSERVANCY: $200,999 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetMEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES USA INC: $184,250 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetLEGACY LAND CONSERVANCY: $67,003 over 4y, 3.5% of budgetTHE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS: $67,003 over 4y, 0.1% of budgetArbor Hospice Inc: $67,003 over 4y, 0.2% of budgetDawn Incorporated: $67,003 over 4y, 0.8% of budgetHEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL: $67,003 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetHUMANE SOCIETY OF HURON VALLEY: $67,003 over 4y, 0.3% of budgetSMILE TRAIN INC: $67,003 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetDETROIT PUBLIC MEDIA: $67,003 over 4y, 0.2% of budgetAVALON NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION: $67,003 over 4y, 0.5% of budgetANN ARBOR AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: $66,919 over 4y, 0.2% of budgetAMERICARES FOUNDATION INC: $33,504 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetSHELTER ASSOCIATION OF WASHTENAW COUNTY: $33,504 over 4y, 0.6% of budgetPaws With A Cause: $33,504 over 4y, 0.5% of budgetGREENPEACE FUND INC: $33,504 over 4y, 0.1% of budgetDETROIT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY: $33,504 over 4y, 0.1% of budgetDETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC: $33,504 over 4y, 0.1% of budgetPARTNERS IN HEALTH A NONPROFIT CORPORATION: $33,504 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetFOOD GATHERERS: $33,504 over 4y, 0.1% of budgetECOLOGY CENTER: $25,128 over 4y, 0.5% of budgetCASA ROMERO RENEWAL CENTER INC: $25,128 over 4y, 3.2% of budgetAMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND: $16,753 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetUNITED WAY OF WASHTENAW COUNTY: $16,753 over 4y, 0.1% of budgetTHE TOLEDO MUSEUM OF ART: $16,753 over 4y, 0.1% of budgetCHI OMEGA FOUNDATION: $8,333 over 3y, 0.0% of budget
    Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

    A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

    • Who funds Northwestern University ↗
    • Who funds WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION ↗
    • Who funds EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION ↗
    • Who funds NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE ↗
    • Who funds OCEAN CONSERVANCY ↗
    • Who funds THE NATURE CONSERVANCY ↗
    • Who funds MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES USA INC ↗
    • Who funds LEGACY LAND CONSERVANCY ↗
    • Who funds THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS ↗
    • Who funds Arbor Hospice Inc ↗
    • Who funds Dawn Incorporated ↗
    • Who funds HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL ↗
    • Who funds HUMANE SOCIETY OF HURON VALLEY ↗
    • Who funds SMILE TRAIN INC ↗
    • Who funds DETROIT PUBLIC MEDIA ↗
    • Who funds AVALON NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION ↗
    • Who funds ANN ARBOR AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ↗
    • Who funds AMERICARES FOUNDATION INC ↗
    • Who funds SHELTER ASSOCIATION OF WASHTENAW COUNTY ↗
    • Who funds Paws With A Cause ↗
    • Who funds GREENPEACE FUND INC ↗
    • Who funds DETROIT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY ↗
    • Who funds DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC ↗
    • Who funds PARTNERS IN HEALTH A NONPROFIT CORPORATION ↗
    • Who funds FOOD GATHERERS ↗
    • Who funds ECOLOGY CENTER ↗
    • Who funds CASA ROMERO RENEWAL CENTER INC ↗
    • Who funds AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND ↗
    • Who funds UNITED WAY OF WASHTENAW COUNTY ↗
    • Who funds THE TOLEDO MUSEUM OF ART ↗
    • Who funds CHI OMEGA FOUNDATION ↗

    Co-funders

    Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

    United Way of Washten…Ann Arbor Area Commun…James a and Faith Kni…DTE Energy FoundationCommunity Foundation …Raymond James Charita…The Martin Family Fou…United CharitableThe Pfizer Foundation…Charles Stewart Mott …Edward F Redies Found…Duffy Foundation
    United Way of Washtenaw CountyMI22× affinity8 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

    Open a dossier: United Way of Washtenaw County · Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation · James a and Faith Knight Foundation · DTE Energy Foundation · Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan · Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund · The Martin Family Foundation · United Charitable · The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Charles Stewart Mott Foundation · Edward F Redies Foundation Inc · Duffy Foundation

    How this is measured
    Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

    How much its grantees rely on government

    Each dot is one organization Speyer Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from Speyer Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

    2024
    ’20’21’22’23’24’25
    no gov · 00%1%4%8%15%funder's share of their income ↑0%10%20%30%40%share of the org’s income from government →median 0%
    • Americares Foundation Inc: 0% of income from government
    • Partners in Health a Nonprofit Corporation: 0% of income from government
    no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
    0get no government money at all
    7report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
    0rely on government for over half their income
    ⤢ axis zoomed · 0–40%
    typical government reliance, FY20–25
    How this is measured
    Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.

    On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 40 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

    How this is measured
    Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

    Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2023, released 2023. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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