Speller Foundation
Historical FunderNashville, Tennessee · EIN 62-1360614 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $180 and $3,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DR LAWRENCE W SPELLER |
|---|---|
| Address | 405 OAKLEIGH HILL, NASHVILLE TN 37215 |
| Phone | 6153708165 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATION REQUESTING FUNDS |
| 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
8% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Temple Congregation Ohabai Sholom | Nashville, TN | General use | $5,475 |
| Abe's Garden | Nashville, TN | General use | $5,000 |
| Congregation Sharee Emith | St Louis, MO | General use | $3,600 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Nashville Tennessee Inc | Nashville, TN | General use | $3,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Nashville | Nashville, TN | General use | $1,650 |
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Gordon Jewish Community Center | Nashville, TN | General use | $750 |
| Nashville Public Radio | Nashville, TN | General use | $500 |
| West End Synagogue | Nashville, TN | General use | $500 |
| Nashville Jewish Observer | Nashville, TN | General use | $180 |
| Gildas Club | Nashville, TN | General use | $100 |
| Mad Mavericks Baseball Academy | Nashville, TN | General use | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,355 | 12 |
| 2024 | $43,370 | 8 |
| 2023 | $48,958 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632589349101313
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1360614
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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