Telemachus Foundation to Empower
Accepts applications
Telemachus Foundation to Empower is a private foundation in Stevensville, Montana. In tax year 2024 it gave $244,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$244,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $207,350 the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $207,350 | 24 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $244,500 | 19 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Telemachus - Deb Sawyer 829 Ridge Road, Stevensville, MT 59870 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (801) 746-9154, dsawyer@xmission.com |
What Telemachus Foundation to Empower funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 10 | $80,500 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $42,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 2 | $25,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $16,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $16,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Action Education Fund | General support | $30,000 |
| Advocates of Silenced Turkey | General support | $27,000 |
| Feed the Children | General support | $20,000 |
| Salt Lake Community College Foundation | General support | $18,000 |
| Arms Control Association | General support | $16,000 |
| Emerald Hills Institute | General support | $16,000 |
| Nuclear Age Peace Foundation | General support | $16,000 |
| Nonviolent Peaceforce | General support | $15,000 |
| Reprieve | General support | $15,000 |
| Whitetulip Health Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Combatants for Peace | General support | $10,000 |
| Utah Clean Energy Alliance | General support | $6,500 |
| 4th Streeet Clinic | General support | $6,000 |
| Catholic Community Services | General support | $6,000 |
| Crossroads Urban Center | General support | $6,000 |
| Holy Cross Ministries | General support | $6,000 |
| YWCA | General support | $6,000 |
| Building Youth Around the World | General support | $5,000 |
| Empower Mali | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deb Sawyer
- Wayne Martinson
- Dee Rowland
- Roderic Land
- Virginia Lopez
- Zeynep Ardic
- Ermina Mustafic
Questions people ask
Does Telemachus Foundation to Empower accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Telemachus Foundation to Empower give?
$244,500 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Telemachus Foundation to Empower?
Its 2024 filing lists Deb Sawyer (Secretary), Wayne Martinson (Board Member), Dee Rowland (Board Member) and Roderic Land (Board Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Telemachus Foundation to Empower fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.