Paul P Tell Foundation Inc
Historical FunderAkron, Ohio · EIN 34-6537201 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$304K
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DAVID J SCHIPPER PHD PRESIDENT THE |
|---|---|
| Address | 388 S MAIN STREET STE 444, AKRON OH 44311 |
| Phone | 3304348355 |
| DAVID@SCHIPPERGROUP.COM | |
| Form and materials | AWARD APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY PAPER REQUEST TO THE PERSON LISTED ABOVE. |
| Deadlines | AWARD APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED YEAR ROUND NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES NOTED. |
| Restrictions | RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS INCLUDE FUNDING BY ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
69% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill Christian School | Akron, OH | Religious educ | $25,000 |
| Moody Aviation | Spokane, WA | Religious | $25,000 |
| New International | Ft Myers, FL | Religious | $21,000 |
| Emmanuel Christian Academy | Akron, OH | Religious educ | $17,500 |
| Akron Pregnancy Services | Akron, OH | Religious | $15,000 |
| Camp Carl | Ravenna, OH | Religious | $15,000 |
| First Glance Student Center Inc | Akron, OH | Religious | $15,000 |
| Haven of Rest Ministries | Akron, OH | Religious | $15,000 |
| Behold Israel | Parker, CO | Religious | $10,000 |
| The Come and See Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | Religious | $10,000 |
| Urban Vision | Akron, OH | Religious | $10,000 |
| Sat 7 | Easton, MD | Religious | $8,000 |
| Global Awakening | Mechanicsburg, PA | Religious | $7,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators | Orlando, FL | Religious | $6,000 |
| Burnham Ministries Int | Boca Raton, FL | Religious | $5,000 |
| Good Shepherd India | Monument, CO | Religious | $5,000 |
| Grove City College | Grove City, PA | Religious | $5,000 |
| India Inland Mission | Forest, VA | Religious | $5,000 |
| Ireach Africa | Redding, CA | Religious | $5,000 |
| Operation Mobilization | Tyrone, GA | Religious | $5,000 |
| Shelter Care | Tallmadge, OH | Religious | $5,000 |
| The Chapel | Akron, OH | Religious | $5,000 |
| The Chapel in Green | Uniontown, OH | Religious | $5,000 |
| The Gideons Int | Nashville, TN | Religious | $5,000 |
| The Last Reformation Inc | Jupiter, FL | Religious | $5,000 |
| Wesley Memorial UMC | Etowah, TN | Religious | $5,000 |
| World Venture | Woodburn, IN | Religious | $5,000 |
| Avant Ministries | Kansas City, MO | Religious | $4,000 |
| Maranatha Bible & Missionary Conference | Muskegon, MI | Religious | $4,000 |
| Bridge Trust - USA | Wheaton, IL | Religious | $3,000 |
| Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) | Orlando, FL | Religious | $3,000 |
| Freedom Fellowship Church | Apple Creek, OH | Religious | $3,000 |
| Team (The Evangelical Alliance Mission) | Grapevine, TX | Religious | $3,000 |
| Summit Christian School | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Religious educ | $2,500 |
| Sim- Donor Care (Society of International Ministries) | Charlotte, NC | Religious | $2,400 |
| Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship | Madison, WI | Religious | $2,000 |
| Jews for Jesus | San Francisco, CA | Religious | $2,000 |
| Joni & Friends Ministries | Agoura Hills, CA | Religious | $2,000 |
| Mission Go | Buffalo, NY | Religious | $2,000 |
| Pioneers | Orlando, FL | Religious | $2,000 |
| The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Religious | $2,000 |
| Broken Chains | Akron, OH | Religious | $1,500 |
| Mission to Missionaries | Crab Orchard, TN | Religious | $1,200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $304,100 | 43 |
| 2024 | $388,600 | 36 |
| 2023 | $139,800 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642389349100004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6537201
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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