Paul P Tell Foundation Inc
Paul P Tell Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Akron, Ohio. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations with religious and religious-education purposes, including faith-based schools, ministries, and other organizations.
Paul P Tell Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Paul P Tell Foundation Inc gave $304K across 43 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Ohio. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $304,100
- -21.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 43
- +19.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,072
- -34.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,266,050
- -2.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (6 of 43, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Paul P Tell Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says award applications should be submitted by paper request to David J Schipper, PhD, President. It states that awards are restricted to organizations that are Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) public charities.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are received year-round; no submission deadlines are noted.
- Deadline
- Applications are received year-round; no submission deadlines are noted.
- Contact
Application contact: David J Schipper Phd President The
Mailing address: 388 S Main Street Ste 444, Akron, OH 44311
Phone: (330) 434-8355
Email: david@schippergroup.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul P Tell Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chapel Hill Christian School ($25K). Together the top 10 received $169K.
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 172 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Ohio (44%), Florida (14%), Colorado (8%), Washington (8%), and Pennsylvania (4%). The reported grants also included recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Paul P Tell Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 43 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 133% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2020) to $389K (2024). In 2025 it made 43 grants totaling $304K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill Christian School Akron, OH | Religious Educ | $25,000 |
| Moody Aviation Spokane, WA | Religious | $25,000 |
| New International Ft Myers, FL | Religious | $21,000 |
| Emmanuel Christian Academy Akron, OH | Religious Educ | $17,500 |
| Akron Pregnancy Services Akron, OH | Religious | $15,000 |
| Camp Carl Ravenna, OH | Religious | $15,000 |
| First Glance Student Center Inc Akron, OH | Religious | $15,000 |
| Haven of Rest Ministries Akron, OH | Religious | $15,000 |
| Behold Israel Parker, CO | Religious | $10,000 |
| The Come and See Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | Religious | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,266,050 | $215,272 | $367,317 | $304,100 | 43 | $308,494 | $164,604 | $286,851 |
| 2024 | $5,418,095 | $427,180 | $446,450 | $388,600 | 36 | $393,049 | $376,839 | $274,649 |
| 2023 | $5,437,365 | $209,633 | $185,668 | $139,800 | 32 | $143,925 | $162,378 | $252,568 |
| 2022 | $5,413,400 | $-106,383 | $176,820 | $130,300 | 30 | $133,897 | $127,869 | $257,128 |
| 2021 | $5,696,603 | $-155,613 | $301,574 | $256,300 | 31 | $260,866 | $176,316 | $289,695 |
| 2020 | $6,153,790 | $209,204 | $143,209 | $118,800 | 29 | — | $201,375 | $221,404 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul P Tell Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $287K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grants include support for religious organizations and religious education. For example, Chapel Hill Christian School describes its mission as building students’ relationships with Christ while pursuing academic excellence. Emmanuel Christian Academy says it provides biblical and conventional instruction, including for children underserved in traditional educational systems. Akron Pregnancy Services describes its work as pregnancy counseling and education outreach, while Camp Carl describes a vision of building a Christ-centered camp.
Other 2025 recipients describe work that includes connecting students with Christ and the church (First Glance Student Center), supporting children and families in North Hill as they become followers of Christ and community leaders (Urban Vision), and reporting on Israel and current events from a biblical perspective (Behold Israel).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $304,100. Grants ranged from $1,200 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest were $25,000 to Chapel Hill Christian School and $25,000 to Moody Aviation; $21,000 to New International; $17,500 to Emmanuel Christian Academy; and $15,000 each to Akron Pregnancy Services, Camp Carl, First Glance Student Center, and Haven of Rest Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jean Schipper as Secretary/Treasurer, David Schipper as President, Terry Hollister and Mary Bloom as Vice Presidents, and Robert Schneider as Trustee.
Paul P Tell Foundation Inc is led by David J. Schipper, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David J. Schipper
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Schneider
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Anne Schipper
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Bloom
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Hollister
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dean Kohmann (2020–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Paul P Tell Foundation Inc
How much does Paul P Tell Foundation Inc give each year?
Paul P Tell Foundation Inc gave $304K across 43 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $389K across 36 grants.
What is Paul P Tell Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Paul P Tell Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,072, across 43 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paul P Tell Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does Paul P Tell Foundation Inc give grants?
Paul P Tell Foundation Inc's top state is Ohio, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (14%) and Colorado (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Akron, OH (8 grants) and Orlando, FL (3 grants).
Does Paul P Tell Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on Paul P Tell Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (40 grants) and "Religious Educ" (3 grants).
Who are Paul P Tell Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Paul P Tell Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Chapel Hill Christian School ($25,000), Moody Aviation ($25,000) and New International ($21,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Paul P Tell Foundation Inc?
Paul P Tell Foundation Inc reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $308K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $287K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Paul P Tell Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grants include support for religious organizations and religious education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul P Tell Foundation Inc?
The filing says award applications should be submitted by paper request to David J Schipper, PhD, President. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paul P Tell Foundation Inc's EIN?
Paul P Tell Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6537201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Paul P Tell Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/paul-p-tell-foundation-inc-morg_d91978bc548147d2a37d68cd43d61a2b
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