Private foundation · Nashville
Speller Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $39,840 · 5 in Davidson County
- Typical grant
- $500 to $9,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $4,660, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 3 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $43,370
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43K | $40K | 5 |
| 2023 | $49K | $45K | 10 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Dr lawrence w speller · Nashville · 6153708165
- What to send
- Written application requesting funds
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
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- Dr Lawrence W SpellerTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of | Nashville, Davidson County | General use | $25K |
| West End Synagogue | Nashville, Davidson County | General use | $9,500 |
| The Jewish Temple | Nashville, Davidson County | General use | $4,660 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Nashville, Davidson County | General use | $500 |
| Nashville Jewish Observer | Nashville, Davidson County | General use | $180 |