The Tambur Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Tambur Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $81,337 in 79 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $12,725. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$81,337
- Number of grants79
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$12,725
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $80,300 the year before.
47% of its 2024 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 | $80,300 | 80 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $81,337 | 79 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert L Tambur 1140 Route 315, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (570) 825-9501 |
| What to submit | Requests for contributions should be submitted in writing. |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | No restrictions or limitations on awards. |
What The Tambur Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 72 | $78,642 |
| New York | 2 | $1,075 |
| Texas | 2 | $750 |
| Iowa | 1 | $500 |
| Florida | 1 | $250 |
| Kansas | 1 | $120 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friedman Jewish Community Center | Charitable | $12,725 |
| Kings College | Charitable | $5,500 |
| All About Kids Bicycles | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Penn State University | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wyoming Valley Cyc | Charitalbe | $3,000 |
| Bold Gold Broadcast Media | Chartiable | $2,500 |
| Marywood University | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Luzerne Foundation | Charitable | $2,250 |
| Keystone College | Charitable | $2,000 |
| LCCC Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Valley in Motion | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Luzerne Foundation | Charitable | $1,750 |
| Geisinger Health Foundation | Charitable | $1,667 |
| Casa of Luzerne County | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Diocese of Scranton Vocations | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Helping Hands Society | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Indo American Community of Scranton | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Keystone Mission | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Nativity Miguel School | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Kiss Theater | Charitable | $1,000 |
| LCC Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Osterhout Free Library | Charitable | $1,000 |
| LCC Alumni Association | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Nrci- Celebration of Hope | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Pa Inclusive | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Cancer Wellness Center of Nepa | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| WV Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Aj Rinaldi Foundation for Children With Cancer | Charitable | $750 |
| John Beno Borzell Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament | Charitable | $750 |
| Martz Bus-Frank & Dottie Henry Golf Tournament | Charitable | $750 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters of Nepa | Charitable | $500 |
| Blue Ridge Trail Pink and Blue | Charitable | $500 |
| Camp Freedom | Charitable | $500 |
| Diocese of Scranton | Charitable | $500 |
| Downtown Pittston Partnership | Charitable | $500 |
| Farm Arts Collective | Charitable | $500 |
| Flag | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert L Tambur
- Virginia Tambur
- Robert S Tamburro
Questions people ask
Does The Tambur Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does The Tambur Family Foundation give?
$81,337 in tax year 2024, across 79 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Tambur Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert L Tambur (Trustee), Virginia Tambur (Trustee) and Robert S Tamburro (Trustee).
What does The Tambur Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and community development.