The Murray Perlman and Wayne Spear
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
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
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
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
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Savannah Foundation Savannah, GA | to continue mission | $150,000 |
| Jewish Educational Alliance Savannah, GA | To Continue Mission | $150,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,683,756 | $121,566 | $38,642 | — | — | — | $121,566 |
| 2023 | $2,599,560 | $56,640 | $328,739 | $300,000 | 2 | $300,000 | $72,951 |
| 2022 | $2,826,290 | $2,829,010 | $2,720 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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