Nelson Talbott Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nelson Talbott Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $270,000 in 65 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$270,000
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $222,000 the year before.
42% 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 | $222,000 | 68 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $270,000 | 65 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
Nelson Talbott 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 Nelson Talbott Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 9 | $62,500 |
| New York | 11 | $55,834 |
| Pennsylvania | 23 | $53,500 |
| Maryland | 6 | $42,500 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $19,332 |
| California | 3 | $12,834 |
| Ohio | 1 | $11,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thisisplace Foundation | General needs or purpose | $25,000 |
| Conservation Ctr for Art & Historic | General needs or purpose | $20,150 |
| Horizons Greater Washington | General needs or purpose | $19,500 |
| Ny Society Library Trustees | General needs or purpose | $17,000 |
| Springs Food Pantry | General needs or purpose | $15,500 |
| Wyck Association | General needs or purpose | $12,500 |
| Hathaway Brown School | General needs or purpose | $11,000 |
| Brookings Institution | General needs or purpose | $10,000 |
| Maret School | General needs or purpose | $10,000 |
| Sun Valley Writers Conference | General needs or purpose | $8,000 |
| Fraxa Research Fdn | General needs or purpose | $7,500 |
| Hewitt School | General needs or purpose | $7,000 |
| Cadasta Founation | General needs or purpose | $6,000 |
| African Leadership Foundation | General needs or purpose | $5,000 |
| Anacostia Watershed Society | General needs or purpose | $5,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | General needs or purpose | $5,000 |
| Carla Creative Inc | General needs or purpose | $5,000 |
| Drexel University | General needs or purpose | $5,000 |
| Environmental Law Institute | General needs or purpose | $5,000 |
| Pushcart Prize Fellowships Inc | General needs or purpose | $5,000 |
| The Humanitarian Project | General needs or purpose | $5,000 |
| Williams College | General needs or purpose | $5,000 |
| Family & Youth Initiative | General needs or purpose | $5,000 |
| The Film Collaborative | General needs or purpose | $3,834 |
| Harvard Graduate School of Educatio | General needs or purpose | $3,832 |
| Lenfest Institute for Journalism | General needs or purpose | $2,500 |
| Maine Central Institute | General needs or purpose | $2,500 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | General needs or purpose | $2,500 |
| Rotary Club Highlands - Mountaintop | General needs or purpose | $2,500 |
| Springs Historical Society | General needs or purpose | $2,000 |
| University of Delaware | General needs or purpose | $2,000 |
| Whyy | General needs or purpose | $2,000 |
| ALPHA-1 Foundation Inc | General needs or purpose | $1,500 |
| American Antiquarian Society | General needs or purpose | $1,500 |
| Fdn for Enhancing Comm Unities | General needs or purpose | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | General needs or purpose | $1,500 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | General needs or purpose | $1,500 |
| Springsong Museum | General needs or purpose | $1,500 |
| Academy of American Poets Inc | General needs or purpose | $1,334 |
| Americal Civil Liberties Union Fdn | General needs or purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Fabens III
- Ep Talbott
- Mary J Talbott
- Kirk Talbott
- Melissa R Marshall
- Nelson S Talbott III
Questions people ask
Does Nelson Talbott Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nelson Talbott Foundation give?
$270,000 in tax year 2024, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Nelson Talbott Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew Fabens III (Trustee), Ep Talbott (Trustee), Mary J Talbott (Trustee) and Kirk Talbott (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Nelson Talbott Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.