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Tara Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Pedersen & Houpt Pc. It holds total assets of $10K. Annual income is reported at $121K. Total assets have decreased from $298K in 2011 to $54K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in South Carolina and Illinois. According to available records, Tara Foundation has made 37 grants totaling $124K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $44K in 2022 to $80K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $48K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, South Carolina, Tennessee, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$22K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Tara Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 37 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, SC, TN.
Tara Foundation has distributed a total of $124K across 37 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $48K.
Tara Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Tara Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy J Beadle | Secretary/Treasurer/Direct | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nathan E Beadle | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Loren G Beadle | President/Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$83K
Total Assets
$54K
Fair Market Value
$162K
Net Worth
$54K
Grants Paid
$80K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$21K
Distribution Amount
$8K
Total Grants
37
Total Giving
$124K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaves And FishesOperating Funds | Naperville, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| Hollings Cancer Center - MuscOperating Funds | Naperville, IL | $48K | 2023 |
| Charleston Wine And FoodOperating Funds | Charleston, SC | $4K | 2023 |
| Naperville Area Humane SocietyOperating Funds | Naperville, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Backpack Buddies Seabrook IslandOperating Funds | Johns Island, SC | $2K | 2023 |
| Olm Community OutreachOperating Funds | Johns Island, SC | $2K | 2023 |
| Sea Island Habitat For HumanityOperating Funds | Johns Island, SC | $1K | 2023 |
| Edward FoundationOperating Funds | Naperville, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Mauldin High SchoolOperating Funds | Mauldin, SC | $1K | 2023 |
| The PointOperating Funds | Wadmalaw, SC | $1K | 2023 |
| Charleston Symphony Orchestra LeagueOperating Funds | Charleston, SC | $850 | 2023 |
| Hesod HouseOperating Funds | Aurora, IL | $800 | 2023 |
| Medical University Of South Carolina HealthOperating Funds | North Charleston, NC | $750 | 2023 |
| South Carolina AquariumOperating Funds | Charleston, SC | $500 | 2023 |
| Thomas E Kearns ElementaryOperating Funds | Greenville, SC | $400 | 2023 |
| Sea Island Hunger Awareness FoundationOperating Funds | Johns Island, SC | $250 | 2023 |
| Autism SpeaksOperating Funds | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Arts EtcOperating Funds | Chicago, IL | $6K | 2022 |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb FoundationOperating Funds | Knoxville, TN | $3K | 2022 |
| World Central KitchenOperating Funds | Washington, DC | $2K | 2022 |
| Edens Community Enrichment FoundationOperating Funds | Columbia, SC | $1K | 2022 |
| Special Olympics ScOperating Funds | Irmo, SC | $500 | 2022 |
| Lowcountry Land TrustOperating Funds | Charleston, SC | $500 | 2022 |