The Tuttleman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Tuttleman Foundation is a private foundation in Erwinna, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 102 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $103,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants102
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$103,000
- Assets$23.6 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
44% 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 | $1.2 million | 106 | $20.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 102 | $23.6 million |
How to apply
The Tuttleman 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Tuttleman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $336,500 |
| New York | 18 | $242,000 |
| Delaware | 12 | $148,000 |
| Nevada | 14 | $119,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $103,000 |
| California | 4 | $85,500 |
| Florida | 4 | $42,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $17,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Insight Meditation Society | Charitable | $103,000 |
| Wilmington Friends School Inc | Charitable | $85,000 |
| NYU School of Law Office of Development and Alumni Relations | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Temple University | Charitable | $67,000 |
| University of Southern California | Charitable | $63,000 |
| Heights Philadelphia | Charitable | $62,500 |
| Magee Rehabilitation Hospital- Jefferson Health | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Temple Adath Israel | Charitable | $50,000 |
| New York University (Tisch School of the Arts) | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Barnard College | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | Charitable | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Helping Hands of Vegas Valley Inc | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Caridad Inc | Charitable | $15,000 |
| First Friday Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Global Empowerment Mission | Charitable | $12,500 |
| International Resque Committee | Charitable | $12,500 |
| USA Breakin | Charitable | $12,500 |
| We Dare to Care Inc | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Greene Towne Montessori | Charitable | $11,500 |
| Beachvolleyballcampscom | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Budbloom Education Network | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Children of Restaurant Employees LTD | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Dan and the Lions Denn | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Delaware Theatre Company | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kalmar Nyckel Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Society | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels America | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Philabundance | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Pundarika Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Share Our Strength No Kid Hungry | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Field | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Children's Center | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Delaware Children's Museum | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Redefining Warrior Culture | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Sharing Excess Inc | Charitable | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven M Tuttleman
- David Z Tuttleman
Questions people ask
Does The Tuttleman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Tuttleman Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 102 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Tuttleman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steven M Tuttleman (Trustee) and David Z Tuttleman (Trustee).
What does The Tuttleman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.