Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre
Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre is a private foundation based in Calabasas, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in California and additional grants to organizations in Arizona, Illinois, New York, and Florida.
Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre at a glance
In short: Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre gave $14K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $535.385), mostly in California. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,920
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +23.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $535
- -15.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $275
- Total assets
- $247,982
- -14.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (8 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 23901 Calabasas Road Suite 1010, Calabasas, CA 91302
Phone: (310) 557-0761
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Make-a-Wish Foundation ($3K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 137 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 71% of grant dollars went to California recipients, 18% to Arizona, 5% to Illinois, 3% to New York, and 2% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 26 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $275; repeat grants $651. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $380 repeat.
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $15K (2023). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make-a-Wish Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation Berkeley, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Beverly Hills Women's Club Berverly Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Visionary Women Beverly Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| David Horowitz Freedom Center Sherman Oaks, CA | Unrestricted | $700 |
| Beverly Hills Firefighters' Association Beverly Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Prager University Sherman Oaks, CA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| St Judes for Children Garden Grove, CA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund New York, NY | Unrestricted | $400 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $247,982 | $18,861 | $17,296 | $13,920 | 26 | $13,945 | $12,762 | $12,062 |
| 2024 | $288,943 | $15,157 | $16,686 | $13,300 | 21 | $13,300 | $10,965 | $10,064 |
| 2023 | $290,472 | $14,539 | $17,991 | $14,850 | 31 | $14,850 | $10,248 | $11,149 |
| 2022 | $293,924 | $15,034 | $16,825 | $13,800 | 32 | $13,800 | $8,734 | $10,930 |
| 2021 | $295,715 | $19,039 | $15,822 | $12,950 | 27 | $12,950 | $10,787 | $12,752 |
| 2020 | $292,498 | $7,325 | $8,658 | $5,800 | 24 | — | $7,325 | $14,452 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Beverly Hills Women’s Club describes its mission as advancing general culture, social service, and community spirit in Beverly Hills. Visionary Women says it engages conversations with innovative leaders to fund high-impact initiatives for women and girls. City of Hope describes its mission as making hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes, and the Israel Cancer Research Fund says it supports cancer research in Israel for the benefit of Israel and all mankind.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $13,920. Grants ranged from $100 to $2,500, with a median of $275. The largest listed awards were $2,500 each to Make-A-Wish Foundation in Phoenix, Arizona, and UC Berkeley Foundation in Berkeley, California. Other notable grants included $1,000 each to Beverly Hills Women’s Club and Visionary Women; $700 to David Horowitz Freedom Center; and $500 each to Beverly Hills Firefighters’ Association, International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, Prager University, and St Judes for Children. The filing lists grant purposes as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joy Coburn as president and director, Patricia Tanenbaum as vice president, CFO, and secretary, and Leslie Stevens as assistant secretary.
Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre is led by Joy Coburn, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joy Coburn
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leslie Stevens
Ass't Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia Tanenbaum
Vice President, CFO & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre
How much does Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre give each year?
Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre gave $14K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 21 grants.
What is Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre's typical grant size?
Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre's median grant in 2025 was $275, and its average grant was $535, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre that year got $275 on average.
Where does Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre give grants?
Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre gives mostly in California: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (18%) and Illinois (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants), Beverly Hills, CA (3 grants), Sherman Oaks, CA (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre's largest grantees?
Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre's largest 2025 grantees include Make-a-Wish Foundation ($2,500), Uc Berkeley Foundation ($2,500) and Beverly Hills Women's Club ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre?
Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre reported $248K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Beverly Hills Women’s Club describes its mission as advancing general culture, social service, and community spirit in Beverly Hills. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it 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 Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre's EIN?
Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3956314. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Norman R Tyre and Margery C Tyre 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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