William & Karen Tell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
William & Karen Tell Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $95,715 in 81 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $10,000. 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$95,715
- Number of grants81
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was up from $77,985 the year before.
45% of its 2024 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 | $77,985 | 70 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $95,715 | 81 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
William & Karen Tell 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 William & Karen Tell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 18 | $25,800 |
| Texas | 13 | $18,950 |
| Maryland | 12 | $15,125 |
| Virginia | 7 | $10,850 |
| New York | 3 | $4,600 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $4,100 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $3,690 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Symphony Society | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| International Printing Museum Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| All Saints Church | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Houston Grand Opera Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Commentary Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| St Luke School | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Center for Orangutan and Chimpanzee Conservation I | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Montgomery County Humane Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| New Dominion Chorale Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Rhode Island School of Design | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Marys Foundation Inc | Salisbury Pilgrimage | $2,500 |
| International Society of Black Latinos Isbl | Funds For Ethio Women per Haimanot Habtu | $2,000 |
| International Society of Black Latinos Isbl | Funds For Ethiopian Women project per Haimanot Hebtu | $2,000 |
| Torrance Rose Float Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Your Dogs Friend Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Museum Associates | General & Unrestricted | $1,300 |
| Theatre Lab | Send a Kid to Theatre Camp 2024 Campaign | $1,290 |
| Armand Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center in | General & Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| Academy Foundation | Funds to support Academy Museum | $1,000 |
| Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Kidney Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Children International | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Church Music Association of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Crossroads Jobs Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Drikung Meditation Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| KCRW Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History Found | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Midnight Mission | Beach Cities Lodge Scholarship Fund | $1,000 |
| Mighty Writers | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation of the D | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Second Chances Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Soulsville | Stax Music Academy Scholarship Fund | $1,000 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tibet Elderly Help Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tibetan Language Institute | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Claremont Institute for the Study of Statesmanship | General & Unrestricted | $600 |
| Chapel & York US Foundation Inc | CATHEDRAL MUSIC TRUST Fund | $500 |
| Corpus Christi Watershed | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Freedom Reads | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Caroline Tell Falk
- Katie Falk
- Karen Tell
- Madeleine W Tell
- William F Tell
Questions people ask
Does William & Karen Tell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William & Karen Tell Foundation give?
$95,715 in tax year 2024, across 81 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs William & Karen Tell Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Caroline Tell Falk (Dir, Chair, VP), Katie Falk (Dir, Sec), Karen Tell (Dir, Treas) and Madeleine W Tell (Sec, Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does William & Karen Tell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, international and education.