The Tyler Foundation
Accepts applications
The Tyler Foundation is a private foundation in Lebanon, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $707,663 in 57 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $46,394. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$707,663
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$46,394
- Assets$12.0 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $615,480 the year before.
28% 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 | $615,480 | 41 | $11.8 million |
| 2024 | $707,663 | 57 | $12.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Norman M Carter Jr 2 Water Street, Lebanon, NJ 08833 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (908) 236-0933, mac1588@aol.com |
| What to submit | Please reference the name of the trust in all communications |
| Deadlines | 08/31 |
What The Tyler Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 53 | $626,269 |
| New York | 1 | $46,394 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association | General support | $46,394 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | General support | $46,394 |
| Last Chance Ranch | Animal medical expenses | $25,000 |
| Mylestone Equine Rescue A New Je | Grooming program | $25,000 |
| Raptor Trust | Take flight campaign | $25,000 |
| Americas Grow A Row Inc | Fresh produce initiative | $20,000 |
| Crossroads 4 Hope (Cancer Support Community Central) | Support 4 families | $20,000 |
| Great Swamp Watershed Associatio | Environmental education | $20,000 |
| King's Daughters Day School | General support | $20,000 |
| Home for Good Dog Rescue | Dog rescue | $20,000 |
| Mane Stream Inc | General support | $18,000 |
| Community Hope Inc | Services for vets and disabled | $15,000 |
| Cooperative Housing Corporation | Sash program support | $15,000 |
| Food Bank of Somerset County Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Literacy New Jersey Inc | Destination us citizenship | $15,000 |
| Midland School | Handicap accessible doors | $15,000 |
| New Jersey Highlands Coalition | Protecting nj water & culture | $15,000 |
| Preschool Advantage Inc | Early childhood ed. | $15,000 |
| Summit Speech School | Parent/infant program | $15,000 |
| Visions & Pathways | General support | $15,000 |
| Wardlaw Hartridge School | Financial aid | $15,000 |
| Bonnie Brae | Youth support | $15,000 |
| Fleming Food Pantry | General support | $12,000 |
| Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter | Animal shelter | $12,000 |
| Nourish NJ | Food bank | $12,000 |
| Adult Day Center of Somerset County | Therapies and med monitoring | $10,000 |
| Caring Contact | Community support | $10,000 |
| Center for Great Expectations | Adult women & children | $10,000 |
| Girls on the Run Central NJ | Youth development | $10,000 |
| Hunterdon Land Trust | Program series | $10,000 |
| Moms Helping Moms | Baby supply, diaper and period supply bank. | $10,000 |
| Raritan Headwaters Association | Protecting water and resources | $10,000 |
| Sage Eldercare | General support | $10,000 |
| The Connection | General support | $10,000 |
| YWCA of Eastern Union County | Community support | $10,000 |
| Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | $10,000 |
| Somerset Hills | General support | $8,300 |
| Prevention Education Inc | Crisis intervention | $7,500 |
| Children on the Green | Childcare preschool | $7,000 |
| Eversight | Eye banking and treatments of blinding eye diseases. | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Norman M Carter Jr
- Claudia Creo
- Chelsea Creo Sharon
Questions people ask
Does The Tyler Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 08/31.
How much does The Tyler Foundation give?
$707,663 in tax year 2024, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Tyler Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Norman M Carter Jr (Co-Trustee), Claudia Creo (Co-Trustee) and Chelsea Creo Sharon (Co-Trustee).
What does The Tyler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and animals.