Doc and Myrla Summers Bell Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
Doc and Myrla Summers Bell Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Paris, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $1,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$257,125
Giving in 2025 was up from $500 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,000 | 2 | $217,225 |
| 2024 | $500 | 1 | $232,186 |
| 2025 | $1,000 | 1 | $257,125 |
How to apply
| Contact | Terry Howell 23292 Hwy 22, McKenzie, TN 38201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (731) 352-2133 |
| What to submit | Written application provided by fund |
| Deadlines | As described in application |
| Restrictions | Mckenzie high school seniors |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Doc and Myrla Summers Bell Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nathan Lease - University of Tennes | Education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kelly Spivey
Questions people ask
Does Doc and Myrla Summers Bell Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: As described in application.
How much does Doc and Myrla Summers Bell Scholarship Fund give?
$1,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Doc and Myrla Summers Bell Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Kelly Spivey (Manager).
What does Doc and Myrla Summers Bell Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.