The John and L a Spears Foundation
Historical FunderLawrenceville, Georgia · EIN 58-2448721 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $4,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | R TERRY PATE |
|---|---|
| Address | 325 LOCHWOOD TRAIL, Lawrenceville GA 30043 |
| Phone | 7703688081 |
| RTERRY.PATE@YAHOO.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION ON WEBSITE jlasfoundation.ORG OR REQUEST APPLICATION BY MAIL OR EMAILED. |
| Deadlines | VARIES ON APPLICATION |
| Restrictions | UNDERGRADUATE OR TRADE SCHOOL NO LAW SCHOOL |
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
0% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia River Network | Athens, GA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($28,022). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,022 | 14 |
| 2023 | $43,735 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543209349100754
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-2448721
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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