Elizabeth J Tellier Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Elizabeth J Tellier Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Grafton, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $506,745 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $506,745 and the largest $506,745. 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$506,745
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$506,745
- Largest grant$506,745
- Assets$4.4 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $355,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $305,000 | 1 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $355,000 | 1 | $283,374 |
| 2025 | $506,745 | 1 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Elizabeth J Tellier 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 1 | $506,745 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $506,745 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert W Chernow
- John C Dowd
- Jo Ellen Chernow
- Kathy Massy
Questions people ask
Does Elizabeth J Tellier Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elizabeth J Tellier Foundation Inc give?
$506,745 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $506,745.
Who runs Elizabeth J Tellier Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert W Chernow (President/Di), John C Dowd (Treasurer/Di), Jo Ellen Chernow (Director) and Kathy Massy (Director).