Don and Roy Splawn Charitable operates as two separate private foundations: Don and Roy Splawn Charitable Foundation West Inc. (based in Wilmington, Delaware) and Don and Roy Splawn Charitable Foundation East Inc. (based in Nashville, Tennessee). Both are 501(c)(3) organizations designated for educational institutions and related activities, with a focus on scholarships, student financial aid services, and awards.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.6M
-2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$148K
+0.5% YoY
Grant Count
88
-14.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+17.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Both foundations are classified under Educational Institutions and Related Activities, specifically focused on Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services, and Awards. The organizations are structured to provide charitable support in the educational sector.
Grantmaking
The West Foundation awarded minimal grants in recent years, with a giving rate of approximately 0.1% of assets in 2023.
Grant Range
$5,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
- West Foundation: Wilmington, Delaware
- East Foundation: Nashville, Tennessee
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Don and Roy Splawn Charitable Foundation West Inc. (2023):
- Total assets: $3.71 million
- Total liabilities: $0
- Revenue: $194,000
- Expenses: $266,000
Don and Roy Splawn Charitable Foundation East Inc. (2023):
- Total assets: $2.18 million
- Total liabilities: $0
- Revenue: −$229,000
- Expenses: $210,000
Tax-Exempt Status:
- West Foundation: Tax-exempt since November 1997 (EIN: 94-3276752)
- East Foundation: Tax-exempt since September 1996 (EIN: 77-0420822)
Both organizations file Form 990-PF returns with the IRS.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,631,364 | $3,713,187 | $3,784,999 |
| Revenue | $196,522 | $193,755 | $158,450 |
| Expenses | $278,345 | $265,567 | $276,194 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $251,343 | $243,037 | $254,160 |
| Net Investment Income | $175,593 | $175,964 | $143,938 |
| Distributable Amount | $267,172 | $250,617 | $247,089 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie Yee | Dir, Sec, VP, Executive Dir | 10 | $52,500 |
| Phillips Yee | Pres, Dir, Treas | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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