Tellis Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tellis Family Foundation is a private foundation in Encino, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $264,900 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$264,900
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$291,514
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $232,813 the year before.
33% 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 | $91,342 | 7 | $108,170 |
| 2024 | $232,813 | 9 | $445,811 |
| 2025 | $264,900 | 6 | $291,514 |
How to apply
Tellis Family 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $254,900 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Canyon High School Foundation | To fund exempt purpose activity | $125,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | To fund exempt purpose activity | $100,000 |
| USC | To fund exempt purpose activity | $25,000 |
| Powered by Love | To fund exempt purpose activity | $5,000 |
| International Refugee Assistance Project | To fund exempt purpose activity | $5,000 |
| UCLA | To fund exempt purpose activity | $4,900 |
Officers and trustees
- Roland Tellis
- Almas Tellis
Questions people ask
Does Tellis Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tellis Family Foundation give?
$264,900 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Tellis Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Roland Tellis (President / Treasurer / Director) and Almas Tellis (Secretary / Director).