Mabel Burroughs Tyler Foundation
Mabel Burroughs Tyler Foundation is a private foundation, based in Virginia Beach, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $227K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $8K.
Mabel Burroughs Tyler Foundation at a glance
In short: Mabel Burroughs Tyler Foundation gave $17K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $17,250
- -52.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,464
- -52.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $226,806
- -3.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Mabel Burroughs Tyler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was United Way of South Hampton Roads ($10K). Together the top 7 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mabel Burroughs Tyler Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−10%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 137% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $36K (2025). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of South Hampton Roads Norfolk, VA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of the Kings Daughters Norfolk, VA | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Norfolk Collegiate School Norfolk, VA | Capital Campaign | $2,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Norfolk, VA | Capital Campaign | $1,000 |
| Lynnhaven River Now Virginia Beach, VA | Education and Preservation | $1,000 |
| Virginia Beach SPCA Virginia Beach, VA | Animal Cruelty Prevention | $1,000 |
| Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA | General Fund | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $226,806 | $11,427 | $20,669 | $17,250 | 7 | $17,250 | $8,008 | $12,582 |
| 2025 | $236,048 | $91,652 | $39,463 | $36,250 | 7 | $36,250 | $88,439 | $11,790 |
| 2024 | $183,859 | $11,369 | $19,745 | $16,250 | 6 | $16,250 | $7,874 | $12,246 |
| 2023 | $192,235 | $13,248 | $24,503 | $19,250 | 7 | $19,250 | $7,995 | $12,729 |
| 2022 | $203,490 | $21,567 | $14,567 | $10,250 | 8 | $10,250 | $17,275 | $14,111 |
| 2021 | $196,490 | $11,004 | $11,992 | $9,250 | 6 | — | $8,312 | $12,284 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mabel Burroughs Tyler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mabel Burroughs Tyler Foundation is led by Eleanor Tyler Stanton, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Eleanor Tyler Stanton
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James T. Vail
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert M. Stanton (2021–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer · Filing note: Deceased
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Mabel Burroughs Tyler Foundation
How much does Mabel Burroughs Tyler Foundation give each year?
Mabel Burroughs Tyler Foundation gave $17K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $36K across 7 grants.
What is Mabel Burroughs Tyler Foundation's typical grant size?
Mabel Burroughs Tyler Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,464, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mabel Burroughs Tyler Foundation give grants?
Mabel Burroughs Tyler Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norfolk, VA (4 grants) and Virginia Beach, VA (2 grants).
Does Mabel Burroughs Tyler Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of Mabel Burroughs Tyler Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mabel Burroughs Tyler Foundation's largest grantees?
Mabel Burroughs Tyler Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include United Way of South Hampton Roads ($10,000), Childrens Hospital of the Kings Daughters ($2,000) and Norfolk Collegiate School ($2,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Mabel Burroughs Tyler Foundation?
Mabel Burroughs Tyler Foundation reported $227K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Mabel Burroughs Tyler Foundation's EIN?
Mabel Burroughs Tyler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1707734. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
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