Teller Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Teller Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pelham, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $22,905 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $540 and the largest $10,225. 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$22,905
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$540
- Largest grant$10,225
- Assets$918,851
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2025 was down from $27,591 the year before.
69% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 | $500,000 |
| 2022 | $30,750 | 11 | $472,573 |
| 2023 | $46,159 | 14 | $436,315 |
| 2024 | $27,591 | 15 | $407,819 |
| 2025 | $22,905 | 16 | $918,851 |
How to apply
Teller Family 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 Teller Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $353 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,738 |
| New York | 10 | $8,567 |
| California | 1 | $2,350 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $513 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $384 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lumind Idsc Foundation | General support | $10,225 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | General support | $2,500 |
| Gofundmeorg | General support | $2,350 |
| Hoops for Hope | General support | $1,853 |
| Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum | General support | $1,033 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen | General support | $650 |
| The Dinner Table Documentary | General support | $590 |
| United Hatzalah | General support | $554 |
| Province of St Mary Capuchin Fransi | General support | $525 |
| Individual | General support | $513 |
| Havenly | General support | $513 |
| Shelter Island Ambulance Foundation | General support | $400 |
| Individual | General support | $384 |
| Meals for Pitter Patter Educare | General support | $353 |
| Band of Parents | General support | $250 |
| Individual | General support | $212 |
Officers and trustees
- Clifford Teller
Questions people ask
Does Teller Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Teller Family Foundation give?
$22,905 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $540.
Who runs Teller Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Clifford Teller (Director).
What does Teller Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.