The Murray Perlman and Wayne Spear

Grantmaker Savannah, GA EIN: 88-0765905

The Murray Perlman and Wayne Spear is a nonprofit organization, based in Savannah, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $122K.

The Murray Perlman and Wayne Spear at a glance

Total assets
$2,683,756
+3.2% vs 2023
Revenue (2024)
$121,566
+114.6% vs 2023
Net investment income (2024)
$121,566
+66.6% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$38,642
-88.2% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Murray Perlman and Wayne Spear funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

<$50K1$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Savannah

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K1 grant2022 2 grants2023 0 grants2024

From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $300K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $300K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Historic Savannah Foundation Savannah, GAto continue mission$150,000
Jewish Educational Alliance Savannah, GATo Continue Mission$150,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment Income
2024$2,683,756$121,566$38,642———$121,566
2023$2,599,560$56,640$328,739$300,0002$300,000$72,951
2022$2,826,290$2,829,010$2,720$50,0001—$10,308

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Murray Perlman and Wayne Spear is led by Philip Meeks, Chairman & President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Philip Meeks

    Chairman & President

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Carol Day

    Secretary

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Cathy Coleman

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 The Murray Perlman and Wayne Spear

How large is The Murray Perlman and Wayne Spear?

The Murray Perlman and Wayne Spear reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $122K.

Where does The Murray Perlman and Wayne Spear operate?

The Murray Perlman and Wayne Spear has awarded grants in Georgia.

What is The Murray Perlman and Wayne Spear's EIN?

The Murray Perlman and Wayne Spear's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0765905. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.

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

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

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