Spell Family Foundation co William Spell

MINNEAPOLIS, MN EIN: 41-1788155 Website

Spell Family Foundation co William Spell is a private foundation established in 1994 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that donates funds to other charitable organizations rather than conducting direct charitable activities.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$548K

-43.4% YoY

Grant Count

+15.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$24K

-50.8% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding interests include:

Christian nonprofits and faith-based organizations
Churches and church repairs
Education
Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
Human services

Grantmaking

Grant Range

s:** Typical awards range from $250,000 to $500,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota, New York, and Illinois.

Grant Distribution by State

Arizona $515K (25%)

Minnesota $434K (21%)

New York $370K (18%)

Massachusetts $350K (17%)

Illinois $134K (6%)

District of Columbia $119K (6%)

Alabama $102K (5%)

California $52K (2%)

+4 more states

States

Alabama Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Idaho Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota New York

Cities

BethesdaBronxBrooklineCOLD SPRINGChicagoChula VistaCold SpringDenverEDINAEden PrairieGOLDEN VALLEYGolden ValleyHagerstownKetchumLombardMinneapolisMinnetonkaMonticelloNEW YORKNew Yor

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $9,023,950
Total Revenues: $2,971,124
Total Expenses: $1,001,007
Number of Employees: 0

More Recent Data (2024):

Total Assets: $10,868,104
Total Giving: $547,524

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

88 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Hellenic Institute ($100,000), Hellenic College - Holy Cross Greek Orthodox ($100,000), Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ST MARYS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH Minneapolis, MN	General Operating Support	$61,833
CENTER OF THE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT GOLDEN VALLEY, MN	Education Program Support	$8,500
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral Phoenix, AZ	General Operating Support	$3,000
SAE Minnesota Alpha Education Fund Minneapolis, MN	General Operating Support	$10,000
The Hellenic Institute Washington, DC	General Operating Support	$100,000
Friends of the Hogar Rafael Ayau Chicago, IL	General Operating Support	$11,500
MN Fraternal Order of Police Foundation Golden Valley, MN	General Operating Support	$500
Greek Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist New York, NY	General Operating Support	$5,300
Hellenic College - Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Brookline, MA	General Operating Support	$100,000
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago Lombard, IL	General Operating Support	$100,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Bill Spell serves as Founder and President of Spell Capital Partners and the Spell Family Office. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. He has served as an adjunct professor at the Carlson School.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
WILLIAM SPELL	PRESIDENT/CEO	—	—
DIANNE SPELL	SECRETARY	—	—
HARRY SPELL II	DIRECTOR/CFO	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 7201 Metro Blvd Ste 850, Minneapolis, MN 55439-1323
Phone: 612-371-9650
EIN: 41-1788155

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Spell Family Foundation co William Spell fund?

The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Christian nonprofits and faith-based organizations • Churches and church repairs • Education • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking • Human services

How do I apply for a grant from Spell Family Foundation co William Spell?

**Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $250,000 to $500,000. **Recent Grants (2023):** • Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology: $250,000 (General Operations) • Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation: $25,000 (General Operations) • Sae Minnesota Alpha Education and Scholarship Fund: $10,000 (General Operations) **Annual Giving:** The foundation made $172,688 in annual grants in 2023 and $547,524 in total giving according to more recent data.

Where does Spell Family Foundation co William Spell make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota, New York, and Illinois.

What size grants does Spell Family Foundation co William Spell award?

In 2024, Spell Family Foundation co William Spell awarded 23 grants totaling $548K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Spell Family Foundation co William Spell's EIN?

Spell Family Foundation co William Spell's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1788155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.