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The TT Foundation

Preselected recipients only Seattle, Washington · EIN 465419657

The TT Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $10,700 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $2,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $194,006 the year before.

20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$194,00612$1.1 million
2024$10,7005$2.2 million

How to apply

The TT 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The TT Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington4$8,200
California1$2,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Ballard High School Performing Arts
Seattle, WA
General purpose$2,500
Direct Relief
Santa Barbara, CA
General purpose$2,500
Wing Luke Museum
Seattle, WA
General purpose$2,500
Medical Aid for Palestinians
London, WA
General purpose$2,500
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
General support$700

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The TT Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The TT Foundation give?

$10,700 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.

Who runs The TT Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Bruno Lambert (President, T), Amy Paron (Vice Preside) and Elana Lim (Secretary).

What does The TT Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.

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