Tamaqua Foundation
Accepts applications
Tamaqua Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $90,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$90,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was down from $91,500 the year before.
55% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,175 | 10 | $981,235 |
| 2024 | $91,500 | 10 | $966,118 |
| 2025 | $90,000 | 11 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Charles Block 11831 Chaparal St, Los Angeles, CA 90049 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (310) 476-3000 |
| What to submit | Written request |
What Tamaqua Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $41,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Curtis School | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Rewild | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | Charitable | $10,000 |
| University of Pa | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Friends Select School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Comedy Cures Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wla Little League | Charitable | $4,000 |
| New Nature Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Youth Renewal Fund | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Best Buddies International | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Block
Questions people ask
Does Tamaqua Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Tamaqua Foundation give?
$90,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Tamaqua Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles Block (Trustee).
What does Tamaqua Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.