John W. Speas & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust Fund

The John W. Speas & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust was established in 1943 with a mission to support and promote high-quality programs in education, culture, human services, and healthcare. The Trust is specifically focused on benefitting residents of the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area, emphasizing community well-being through targeted philanthropic investment. Managed by the Missouri office of Bank of America’s Philanthropic Solutions division, this trust prioritizes initiatives that deliver impactful educational, cultural, human services, and healthcare programming. Eligible organizations may apply for either general operating support or program-specific support. However, funding requests aimed at capital expenditures are explicitly not considered. Applications must be submitted by July 31, with funding decisions communicated by the end of October. Awards from the Trust are issued for a one-year period. This annual grant cycle ensures consistent support for community-focused initiatives in the designated service region. The geographic scope of this grant is limited to the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area, including both Kansas and Missouri. Organizations must operate within this defined region to qualify for funding. Applicants are directed to submit their proposals through the online application system managed by Bank of America. Additional application support and procedural documentation are available in both PDF and Word formats. Specific contact details, including a dedicated email address, are provided for applicants who wish to discuss the application process further or seek guidance. For inquiries, applicants should contact the Missouri grantmaking office at mo.grantmaking@bofa.com and reference the foundation name in the email subject line to ensure proper routing and response.