Private foundation · Akron, OH (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Paul P Tell Foundation Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $11,200 · 1 in McMinn County
- Typical grant
- $1,200 to $5,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Cumberland County, Davidson County, McMinn County · plus 40 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 33% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $304,100
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $304K | $11K | 3 |
| 2024 | $389K | $8,700 | 2 |
| 2023 | $140K | $6,200 | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- David j schipper phd president the · akron · 3304348355 · david@schippergroup.com
- What to send
- Award applications should be submitted by paper request to the person listed above.
- Deadlines
- Award applications are received year round no submission deadlines noted.
- Limits
- Restrictions or limitations on awards include funding by organizations that are internal revenue code section 501(c)(3) public charities.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Jean SchipperSecretary/treasurer
- David SchipperPresident
- Terry HollisterVice president
- Mary BloomVice president
- Robert SchneiderTrustee
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Religious
Tennessee organizations it funded
McMinn County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Memorial Umc | Etowah, McMinn County | Religious | $5,000 |
| The Gideons Int | Nashville, Davidson County | Religious | $5,000 |
| Mission to Missionaries | Crab Orchard, Cumberland County | Religious | $1,200 |