Tarbell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tarbell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $731,500 in 139 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$731,500
- Number of grants139
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$18.0 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $692,000 the year before.
24% of its 2024 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 | $692,000 | 139 | $16.4 million |
| 2024 | $731,500 | 139 | $18.0 million |
How to apply
Tarbell 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.
What Tarbell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 75 | $441,500 |
| Oregon | 24 | $112,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $107,000 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $14,000 |
| New York | 8 | $8,500 |
| Colorado | 4 | $8,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stoneleigh-Burnham School | Fulfillment of Spring 2024 | $50,000 |
| Middle East Childrens Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Watershed Research and Training Center | Coaching and mentoring with live fire; support continued growth and development of WRTC's fire program; continued training of WRTC's fire staff including Wilderness First Responder certification | $37,000 |
| Stoneleigh-Burnham School | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Shawl-Anderson Modern Dance Center | General & Unrestricted | $29,000 |
| East Bay German International School | General & Unrestricted | $27,000 |
| Caspar Community | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Historical Sites Society of Arcata Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Portland State University Foundation | support of the Middle East Studies center | $25,000 |
| Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Cali | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Willamette University | Islamic Art endowment fund at the Hallie Ford museum of art | $20,000 |
| Deschutes Basin Land Trust | preservation of Paulina Creek fund | $17,000 |
| Think Wild | General & Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| A Jewish Voice for Peace Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Alliance for Democracy | GrassRoots Institute | $15,000 |
| Oakland Girls Softball League | To help support all age level tournament fees for 2024-2025 | $15,000 |
| University Foundation at Sacramento State | the Hellenic Research Fellowship fund | $15,000 |
| United Palestinian Appeal Inc | General & Unrestricted | $13,500 |
| Bay Area Ridge Trail Council | For memorial Tarbell Family bench | $10,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences GGP | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Cali | In support of University of California Canterbury | $10,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | Library Fund | $10,000 |
| Nami-Oregon | for NAMI-Central Oregon fund | $9,000 |
| Humboldt Area Foundation | Karuk Eco-Cultural Revitalization Fund and Wildland Fire Fund | $8,500 |
| Mid Klamath Watershed Council | General & Unrestricted | $8,500 |
| KCRW Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Berkeley Playhouse Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | For the Thomas Naff Middle East Collections Endowed fund in the Penn libraries | $7,000 |
| Alliance for Democracy | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Research Institute in Turkey Inc | Toni Cross and Ihsan Cetin Fund | $5,000 |
| Berkeley Repertory Theatre | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Body Positive | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Destiny Arts Center | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Global Exchange | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Global Greengrants Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hearts Fur Paws | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kqed Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mattole Restoration Council | Nick's Interns fund | $5,000 |
| Mendocino County Public Broadcasting | Operations of the Philo Studio | $5,000 |
| Mendocino Film Festival | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia T Leiser
- James Tarbell
- Harry Tarbell III
Questions people ask
Does Tarbell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tarbell Family Foundation give?
$731,500 in tax year 2024, across 139 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Tarbell Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Patricia T Leiser (Trustee), James Tarbell (Trustee) and Harry Tarbell III (Trustee).
What does Tarbell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.