Temper of the Times Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Temper of the Times Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Harrison, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,689 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $7,689 and the largest $11,000. 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$48,689
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$7,689
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $47,525 the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $57,332 | 9 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $47,525 | 21 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $48,689 | 7 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Temper of the Times Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Temper of the Times Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $19,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $9,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $7,689 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $7,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate Bird Alliance | Lights out bay area project | $11,000 |
| Reef Relief | Psa's to prevent marine polution project | $9,000 |
| Orange County Coastkeeper | Living shorelines restoration project | $8,000 |
| Yeak Valley Forest Council | Protecting grizzly bears project | $7,689 |
| Berkshire Environmental Action Team | Stop stocking project | $7,500 |
| Alliance for A Living Ocean | Balloons pop project | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Island Free Library | Saving the library project | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Vita Nelson
- Cara R Nelson
- Lucy Banker
- Lee R Nelson
- Clifford Nelson
Questions people ask
Does Temper of the Times Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Temper of the Times Foundation Inc give?
$48,689 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $7,689.
Who runs Temper of the Times Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Vita Nelson (President), Cara R Nelson (Vice President), Lucy Banker (Director) and Lee R Nelson (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Temper of the Times Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.