Talmage Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Talmage Family Foundation is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $416,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $182,000. 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$416,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$182,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $394,000 the year before.
8% of its 2025 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 | $554,000 | 19 | $7.6 million |
| 2024 | $394,000 | 15 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $416,000 | 13 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
Talmage 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 Talmage Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 9 | $382,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $25,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heildelburg University | Health, education, religion | $182,000 |
| First Community Church | Health, education, religion | $50,000 |
| Furniture Bank | Health, education, religion | $40,000 |
| Back Bay Mission | Health, education, religion | $25,000 |
| Mid-Ohio Foodbank | Health, education, religion | $25,000 |
| Nnemap Inc | Health, education, religion | $25,000 |
| The Open Shelter | Health, education, religion | $20,000 |
| The Tandana Foundation | Health, education, religion | $20,000 |
| Red Cross | Health, education, religion | $10,000 |
| United Way | Health, education, religion | $10,000 |
| World Neighbors | Health, education, religion | $5,000 |
| Finca | Health, education, religion | $2,000 |
| Macular Degeneration | Health, education, religion | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ralph Talmage
- Joan S Talmage
- Scott W Talmage
- Daniel B Talmage
Questions people ask
Does Talmage Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Talmage Family Foundation give?
$416,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Talmage Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ralph Talmage (President), Joan S Talmage (Vice President), Scott W Talmage (Trustee) and Daniel B Talmage (Trustee).
What does Talmage Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.