Steven and Ilyse Teller Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Steven and Ilyse Teller Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $207,550 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $110,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$207,550
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$110,500
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $83,050 the year before.
26% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $110,100 | 23 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $83,050 | 25 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $207,550 | 27 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Steven and Ilyse Teller Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Steven and Ilyse Teller Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $204,050 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| New York | 2 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Concern Foundation | Cancer research | $110,500 |
| Oakwood School | Support school | $25,000 |
| City of Hope | Cancer research | $12,500 |
| Individual | Support and assistance | $12,500 |
| Stephen Wise Temple | Support and assistance | $7,200 |
| Individual | Addiction recovery | $6,100 |
| Jewish Community Foundation | Support | $5,000 |
| Tower Cancer Research Foundation | Grants for clinical research, trials and patient support | $2,500 |
| California Community Foundation | Support and assistance | $2,500 |
| Individual | Comm service projects | $2,500 |
| Individual | Support | $2,500 |
| UCLA Foundation | Support and assistance | $2,250 |
| Individual | Support | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Support | $2,000 |
| Lafd Foundation | Support | $2,000 |
| Archer School for Girls | Support school | $1,000 |
| Chapman University | Support school | $1,000 |
| Individual | Research rare disease | $1,000 |
| Beauty Bus Foundation | Quality of life services for seriously ill individuals | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support | $1,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Services | Support | $1,000 |
| GW University | Support | $1,000 |
| La Regional Food Bank | Support | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support | $1,000 |
| National Ms Society | Ms research | $500 |
| American Jewish University | Education | $500 |
| Cares | Support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Steve Teller
- Ilyse Teller
- Jordan Teller
- Courtney Teller
Questions people ask
Does Steven and Ilyse Teller Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Steven and Ilyse Teller Charitable Foundation give?
$207,550 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Steven and Ilyse Teller Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Steve Teller (President), Ilyse Teller (Secretary), Jordan Teller (Vice President) and Courtney Teller (Vice President).
What does Steven and Ilyse Teller Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.