The Victor E. Speas Foundation was founded in 1947 with the goal of supporting medical care for the needy, furthering medical research, and advancing quality educational, cultural, human services, and health care initiatives. Administered through Bank of America's Philanthropic Solutions division, the foundation specifically aims to benefit residents of Kansas City, Missouri. It focuses its funding on nonprofit organizations that provide services aligned with the foundation's mission, with an emphasis on community enrichment and public well-being.
The foundation considers grant requests for general operating support and program-specific support. However, capital support requests are not eligible for funding. The duration of grants awarded is limited to one year. Organizations must tailor their proposals accordingly, focusing on short-term, impactful programs or sustaining operational costs that directly benefit Kansas City residents.
Eligible program types for funding under this foundation include arts, culture, and humanities, community improvement and capacity building, education, health, and human services. This diverse scope underscores the foundation's commitment to holistic community development, ranging from cultural enrichment to critical health care and educational support.
The application process is managed by the Missouri office of Bank of America’s Philanthropic Solutions. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by July 31. Notifications regarding grant decisions are made by the end of October. The application must be submitted online, and there are supporting documents available to guide applicants through the process, including procedural PDFs and Word documents.
To discuss the application or obtain further clarification about the process, applicants can contact the Missouri grantmaking office at Bank of America by emailing mo.grantmaking@bofa.com. Applicants are advised to include the name of the foundation in the email subject line for clarity. Additional detailed contact information is available within the application procedure documents linked from the application portal.
