Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust
Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports grants for environmental programs, including support for organizations working in conservation, marine science, wildlife care, and environmental education.
Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust at a glance
In short: Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust gave $633K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), top state Texas. 65% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $632,935
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,647
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,585
- Total assets
- $10,593,564
- -1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 65% first-time grantees (13 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (25% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2431 Warren Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (206) 669-8452
Website: https://actperpetualtrust.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Booktrails ($71K). Together the top 10 received $518K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 75 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were Texas (25%), California (16%), Washington (14%), Oregon (13%), and Colorado (12%). Recipients also included organizations in New Jersey, Florida, Illinois, and Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust open to new grantees?
65%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 20 grantees (65%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $466K (2020) to $664K (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $633K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Booktrails Steamboat Springs, CO | Environmental Programs | $71,362 |
| Crag Law Center Portland, OR | Environmental Programs | $70,000 |
| Oceanographic Teaching Stations Manhattan Beach, CA | Environmental Programs | $65,000 |
| Woodland Park Zoo Seattle, WA | Environmental Programs | $50,000 |
| Rewild for Winn Austin, TX | Environmental Programs | $50,000 |
| Rewild for Bionesia Austin, TX | Environmental Programs | $46,608 |
| Lake Hopatcong Foundation Landing, NJ | Environmental Programs | $45,000 |
| Black in Marine Science Spokane, WA | Environmental Programs | $40,000 |
| Black Women in Ecology Evolution and Marine Science Inc Miami, FL | Environmental Programs | $40,000 |
| Laudato Si' Movement Washington, DC | Environmental Programs | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,593,564 | $708,625 | $861,286 | $632,935 | 20 | $780,124 | $636,308 | $707,864 |
| 2023 | $10,746,225 | $901,910 | $749,060 | $534,700 | 16 | $678,874 | $802,977 | $634,856 |
| 2022 | $10,593,375 | $622,323 | $860,107 | $664,325 | 13 | $794,550 | $529,524 | $639,910 |
| 2021 | $10,831,159 | $889,501 | $667,236 | $513,150 | 12 | $603,282 | $824,447 | $734,651 |
| 2020 | $10,640,339 | $231,564 | $613,809 | $466,210 | 14 | — | $189,956 | $622,722 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust reported a distributable amount of $708K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the trust. Its 2024 grants were reported for environmental programs. Grantees describe work that includes legal services for conservation groups and others protecting the Pacific Northwest’s natural legacy (CRAG Law Center); public study and interest in Southern California’s ocean and coastal environments (Oceanographic Teaching Stations); and wildlife rehabilitation and public education about human impacts on the environment (Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center). Black in Marine Science describes its mission as celebrating, educating, and amplifying an inclusive community addressing underrepresentation in the field. The trust also made a 2024 grant to Tinley Park Athletic Club, which says it provides children access to recreational sports.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the trust reported 20 grants totaling $632,935. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $71,362, with a median of $37,585. Among the largest were $71,362 to BookTrails for environmental programs, $70,000 to CRAG Law Center, $65,000 to Oceanographic Teaching Stations, and $50,000 each to Woodland Park Zoo and Rewild for Winn, all for environmental programs.
Other reported awards included $46,608 to Rewild for Bionesia, $45,000 to Lake Hopatcong Foundation, and $40,000 each to Black in Marine Science, Black Women in Ecology Evolution and Marine Science Inc, and Laudato Si’ Movement. The trust also awarded $35,170 to Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center and $2,500 to Tinley Park Athletic Club.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anders M. Brown as chairman, manager, and trustee. Trustees also listed are Martha Appello, Dr. Paul H. Barber, Allyn E. Brown, Courtney L. Brown, John Hoag, Stephanie Pickering, and Nancy Sharp.
Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust is led by Anders M. Brown, Chairman, Manager & Trustee on every filing since 2020; all 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anders M. Brown
Chairman, Manager & Trustee
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $27K (2024)
Allyn E. Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Courtney L. Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $9K (2024)
John Hoag
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Martha Appello
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Nancy Sharp
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Paul H. Barber
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Stephanie Pickering
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $27K, to Anders M Brown (Chairman/Manager/Trustee). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust
How much does Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust give each year?
Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust gave $633K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $535K across 16 grants.
What is Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust's typical grant size?
Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust's median grant in 2024 was $37,585, and its average grant was $31,647, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust that year got $25K on average.
Where does Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust give grants?
Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust's top state is Texas, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (16%) and Washington (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (4 grants) and Portland, OR (3 grants).
Does Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Environmental Programs" (17 grants) and "Programs for at-Risk Youth" (3 grants).
Who are Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust's largest grantees?
Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Booktrails ($71,362), Crag Law Center ($70,000) and Oceanographic Teaching Stations ($65,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust?
Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust reported $10.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $780K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $708K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the trust. Its 2024 grants were reported for environmental programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust's EIN?
Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6967787. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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