Private foundation · Nashville
Speller Foundation
In 2024 it gave 5 grants worth $39,840 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $500 to $9,500.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $39,840
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $500 to $9,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- 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? How we figure this
- 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 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Dr Lawrence W Speller · Nashville · (615) 370-8165
- 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.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 1 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 0 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. 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 |