David and Nicole Tepper Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
David and Nicole Tepper Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Short Hills, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $21.5 million in 46 grants; the typical grant was $153,125 and the largest $2.8 million. 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$21.5 million
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$153,125
- Largest grant$2.8 million
- Assets$102 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $12.9 million the year before.
30% 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 | $8.5 million | 37 | $62.2 million |
| 2024 | $12.9 million | 51 | $80.5 million |
| 2025 | $21.5 million | 46 | $102 million |
How to apply
David and Nicole Tepper Charitable 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 David and Nicole Tepper Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 28 | $12.0 million |
| South Carolina | 3 | $4.7 million |
| Florida | 8 | $3.0 million |
| California | 2 | $1.2 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $297,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $200,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $80,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $48,996 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina Educational Foundation | General support | $2.8 million |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Inc | General support | $2.2 million |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC Inc | General support | $2.1 million |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC Inc | General support | $1.4 million |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Inc | General support | $1.2 million |
| Vision to Learn | General support | $1.2 million |
| Nourish Up | General support | $1.1 million |
| Global Empowerment Mission Inc | General support | $1.1 million |
| Harvest Hope Food Bank | General support | $1.1 million |
| Lowcountry Food Bank Inc | General support | $885,600 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | General support | $687,252 |
| Action Pathways Inc (Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast NC) | General support | $642,500 |
| Manna Food Bank Inc | General support | $638,200 |
| Classroom Central Inc | General support | $503,091 |
| United Jewish Charities of Greater Charlotte Inc | General support | $496,000 |
| Inter-Faith Food Shuttle | General support | $440,200 |
| Food Bank of the Albemarle | General support | $425,300 |
| Feeding South Florida Inc | General support | $422,500 |
| Atrium Health Foundation | General support | $375,000 |
| Golden Harvest Food Bank Inc | General support | $297,500 |
| CMS Foundation | General support | $250,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | General support | $200,000 |
| Humane Society of Charlotte Inc | General support | $156,250 |
| Samaritan's Feet International | General support | $150,000 |
| The Steve Smith Family Foundation | General support | $125,000 |
| Carolina Farm Trust Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Western North Carolina Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Receptions for Research - the Greg Olsen Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Best Buddies International Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Operation Warm Inc | General support | $48,996 |
| Johnson C Smith University | General support | $35,000 |
| Dance for the Cure Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Cancer Services of Gaston County Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Charlotte Hornets Foundation Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Muggsy Bogues Family Foundation | General support | $12,000 |
| Feeding the Carolinas | General support | $11,500 |
Officers and trustees
- David Tepper
- Nicole Tepper
- Larry Rogers
Questions people ask
Does David and Nicole Tepper Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David and Nicole Tepper Charitable Foundation give?
$21.5 million in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $153,125.
Who runs David and Nicole Tepper Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Tepper (President & Director), Nicole Tepper (Vice President & Director) and Larry Rogers (Secretary & Treasurer).
What does David and Nicole Tepper Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, faith communities and education.