Speller Foundation
Accepts applications
Speller Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $43,370 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,940 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$43,370
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,940
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$789,385
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $48,958 the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $48,958 | 12 | $753,630 |
| 2024 | $43,370 | 8 | $789,385 |
How to apply
| Contact | Dr Lawrence W Speller 405 Oakleigh Hill, Nashville, TN 37215 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 370-8165 |
| What to submit | Written application requesting funds |
What Speller Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 5 | $39,840 |
| Missouri | 1 | $3,380 |
| New York | 1 | $100 |
| Texas | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Nashville | General use | $25,000 |
| West End Synagogue | General use | $9,500 |
| The Jewish Temple Congregation Ohabai Sholom | General use | $4,660 |
| Congregation Sharee Emith | General use | $3,380 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville Tennessee Inc | General use | $500 |
| Nashville Jewish Observer | General use | $180 |
| The Leukemia and Lymphoma Soc NE | General use | $100 |
| Hospice Brazos Valley | General use | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Lawrence W Speller
Questions people ask
Does Speller Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Speller Foundation give?
$43,370 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,940.
Who runs Speller Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dr Lawrence W Speller (Trustee).
What does Speller Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.