Irvin and Beverly Small Foundation
Irvin and Beverly Small Foundation is a private foundation, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $61K. Net investment income was $342.
Irvin and Beverly Small Foundation at a glance
In short: Irvin and Beverly Small Foundation gave $61K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $61,210
- +106.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,202
- +416.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,250
- -68.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Irvin and Beverly Small Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Nashvi ($25K). Together the top 6 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 130 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Irvin and Beverly Small Foundation gives
- Giving fell 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2023) to $134K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Nashvi Nashville, TN | To Further Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| The Temple Nashville, TN | To Further Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| The Nashville Zoo Nashville, TN | To Further Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Widjiwagan Antioch, TN | To Further Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Abe's Garden Nashville, TN | To Further Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| The Arc Nashville, TN | To Further Exempt Purpose | $210 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,250 | $41,788 | $61,210 | $61,210 | 6 | $61,210 | $342 | $786 |
| 2023 | $7,054 | $1,790 | $29,719 | $29,610 | 15 | $29,610 | $1,681 | $1,621 |
| 2022 | $34,983 | $64,112 | $121,471 | $119,150 | 30 | $119,150 | — | $479 |
| 2021 | $81,820 | $71 | $125,221 | $123,100 | 40 | $123,100 | — | $1,197 |
| 2020 | $209,713 | $375,576 | $137,102 | $134,100 | 39 | — | $174,955 | $5,878 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Irvin and Beverly Small Foundation reported a distributable amount of $786 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Irvin and Beverly Small Foundation is led by Irvin Small, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Irvin Small
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Douglas Small
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda S. Gluck
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Beverly Small
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Irvin and Beverly Small Foundation
How much does Irvin and Beverly Small Foundation give each year?
Irvin and Beverly Small Foundation gave $61K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 15 grants.
What is Irvin and Beverly Small Foundation's typical grant size?
Irvin and Beverly Small Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,202, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Irvin and Beverly Small Foundation give grants?
Irvin and Beverly Small Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (5 grants).
Who are Irvin and Beverly Small Foundation's largest grantees?
Irvin and Beverly Small Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater Nashvi ($25,000), The Temple ($15,000) and The Nashville Zoo ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Irvin and Beverly Small Foundation?
Irvin and Beverly Small Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $786 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Irvin and Beverly Small Foundation's EIN?
Irvin and Beverly Small Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1639814. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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