Spell Family Foundation
Historical FunderMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-1788155 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WILLIAM SPELL |
|---|---|
| Address | 7201 Metro Blvd Suite 850, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55439 |
| Phone | 6123719650 |
| Form and materials | LETTER REQUESTING FUNDS SHOULD CONTAIN NATURE OF GIFT AND INFORMATION ON THE ORGANIZATION. SEND TO: WILLIAM SPELL 7201 METRO BLVD, SUITE 850 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55439 612-371-9650 |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
65% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hellenic Institute | Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Hellenic College - Holy Cross Greek Orthodox | Brookline, MA | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago | Lombard, IL | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| St Marys Greek Orthodox Church | Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $61,833 |
| Laestadian Lutheran Church | Monticello, MN | Stained Glass windows donated for the use in a new chapel. | $58,241 |
| St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church | New York, NY | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| St George Greek Orthodox | St Paul, MN | General Operating Support | $22,250 |
| Friends of the Hogar Rafael Ayau | Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $11,500 |
| SAE Minnesota Alpha Education Fund | Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Fordham University-Orthodox Christian Studies Ctr | Bronx, NY | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| St Thomas More Play Group | New York, NY | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America | New York, NY | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Center of the American Experiment | Golden Valley, MN | Education Program Support | $8,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | Support The MSK Campaign: Leading Science Changing Lives | $7,400 |
| Greek Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist | New York, NY | General Operating Support | $5,300 |
| Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral | Phoenix, AZ | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Higher Ground | Ketchum, ID | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| MN Fraternal Order of Police Foundation | Golden Valley, MN | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Homeward Bound | Plymouth, MN | General Operating Support | $500 |
| American Assoc of the St Catherine Foundation | New York, NY | General Operating Fund | $500 |
| Breakthrough T1D Formerly JDRF | Hagerstown, MD | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Friends of the MN Orchestra | Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $250 |
| Metropolis Chicago Philoptochos | Lombard, IL | General Operating Support | $250 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center For The American Experiment | Golden Valley, MN | General Operating Support | $0 |
| Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago Foundation | Lombard, IL | Board Designated Fund and Capital Support | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $547,524 | 25 |
| 2023 | $967,760 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349103851
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1788155
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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