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Tarbell Family Foundation is a private trust based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1993. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $12.5M. Annual income is reported at $5.8M. Total assets have grown from $1.1M in 2011 to $12.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Oregon. According to available records, Tarbell Family Foundation has made 614 grants totaling $3.4M, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has decreased from $717K in 2020 to $312K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $899K distributed across 160 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $90K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 227 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Massachusetts, Oregon, which account for 73% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 26 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$70K
Based on 153 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.
Tarbell Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 614 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MA, OR.
Tarbell Family Foundation has distributed a total of $3.4M across 614 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $90K.
Tarbell Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Tarbell Family Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 26 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia T Leiser | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Harry Tarbell III | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James Tarbell | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$732K
Total Assets
$12.5M
Fair Market Value
$18M
Net Worth
$12.5M
Grants Paid
$732K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$738K
Distribution Amount
$870K
Total: $11.4M
Total Grants
614
Total Giving
$3.4M
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
227
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| STONELEIGH-BURNHAM SCHOOLFulfillment of Spring 2024 | GREENFIELD, MA | $50K | 2024 |
| WATERSHED RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTERCoaching and mentoring with live fire; support continued growth and development of WRTC's fire program; continued training of WRTC's fire staff including Wilderness First Responder certification | HAYFORK, CA | $37K | 2024 |
| SHAWL-ANDERSON MODERN DANCE CENTERGeneral & Unrestricted | OAKLAND, CA | $29K | 2024 |
| WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITYIslamic Art endowment fund at the Hallie Ford museum of art | SALEM, OR | $20K | 2024 |
| PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN THE DIOCESE OF CALIGeneral & Unrestricted | BERKELEY, CA | $20K | 2024 |
| THINK WILDGeneral & Unrestricted | BEND, OR | $17K | 2024 |
| UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION AT SACRAMENTO STATEthe Hellenic Research Fellowship fund | SACRAMENTO, CA | $15K | 2024 |
| UNITED PALESTINIAN APPEAL INCGeneral & Unrestricted | WASHINGTON, DC | $14K | 2024 |
| UNIVERSITY OF OREGON FOUNDATIONLibrary Fund | EUGENE, OR | $10K | 2024 |
| TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIAFor the Thomas Naff Middle East Collections Endowed fund in the Penn libraries | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $7K | 2024 |
| UNRWA USA NATIONAL COMMITTEE INCGeneral & Unrestricted | WASHINGTON, DC | $5K | 2024 |
| UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR UNHCRFor assistance to Palestinians in Gaza | WASHINGTON, DC | $5K | 2024 |
| THE CHRIST SCHOOL INCGeneral & Unrestricted | ORLANDO, FL | $4K | 2024 |
| THE MENDOCINO INSTITUTELatino Scholarship fund | FORT BRAGG, CA | $2K | 2024 |
| WILD CAT EDUCATION & CONSERVATION FUNDGeneral & Unrestricted | OCCIDENTAL, CA | $2K | 2024 |
| WESTPORT VILLAGE SOCIETYGeneral & Unrestricted | WESTPORT, CA | $2K | 2024 |
| SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURSSupport for the San Francisco Skate Club | CALABASAS, CA | $2K | 2024 |
| TULEN FOUNDATIONGeneral & Unrestricted | EMERYVILLE, CA | $2K | 2024 |
| RISE UPAlternative Radio fund | BOULDER, CO | $1K | 2024 |
| WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION INCGeneral & Unrestricted | WASHINGTON, DC | $1K | 2024 |
| WIKIMEDIA ENDOWMENTGeneral & Unrestricted | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1K | 2024 |
| US SOLIDARITY ECONOMY NETWORK INCGeneral & Unrestricted | BELCHERTOWN, MA | $1K | 2024 |
| PROPWATCH INCGeneral & Unrestricted | CLEARWATER, FL | $1K | 2024 |
| REDWOOD COMMUNITY RADIO INCGeneral & Unrestricted | REDWAY, CA | $1K | 2024 |
| SAN FRANCISCO MIME TROUPEGeneral & Unrestricted | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1K | 2024 |
| SCHOOL OF ADAPTIVE AGRICULTUREGeneral & Unrestricted | WILLITS, CA | $1K | 2024 |
| SISTERS COLD WEATHER SHELTERGeneral & Unrestricted | SISTERS, OR | $1K | 2024 |
| SPIRIT HOUSE FOR ATTITIDUNAL HEALINGGeneral & Unrestricted | FORT BRAGG, CA | $1K | 2024 |
| THREE SISTERS HISTORICAL SOCIETYMuseum Exhibitions fund | SISTERS, OR | $500 | 2024 |
| SILENT ECHO THEATER COMPANY LLCGeneral & Unrestricted | SISTERS, OR | $500 | 2024 |
| SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONGeneral & Unrestricted | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $500 | 2024 |
| SISTERS ORGANIZATION FOR ACTIVITIES AND RECREATIONGeneral & Unrestricted | SISTERS, OR | $500 | 2024 |
| East Bay German International SchoolGeneral & Unrestricted | Emeryville, CA | $59K | 2023 |
| Middle East Childrens AllianceGeneral & Unrestricted | Berkeley, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Caspar CommunityGeneral & Unrestricted | Caspar, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Humboldt Area FoundationKaruk Eco-Cultural Revitalization Fund designated for the Wildland Fire Fund | Bayside, CA | $15K | 2023 |