Robert and Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation

SANTA BARBARA, CA EIN: 04-3173231

The Robert and Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation is a private foundation established in 1992 and granted tax-exempt status in April 1994. Based in Santa Barbara, California, the foundation operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$191K

-93.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$3.4M

+211.6% YoY

Grant Count

-44.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$679K

+460.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert and Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $79K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds organizations that support individuals and their families affected by mental illnesses and neurological disorders through education, advocacy, and support. The foundation also demonstrates funding interests in education, health care, and philanthropy/voluntarism/grantmaking.

Grantmaking

The foundation made nine grants in 2023. Recent grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with particular activity noted in New York, North Carolina, and Maryland.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $2.4M (49%)

Maryland $2.0M (40%)

Massachusetts $281K (6%)

North Carolina $130K (3%)

District of Columbia $45K (1%)

South Carolina $35K (1%)

California $26K (1%)

Florida $10K (0%)

+3 more states

States

Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Massachusetts Maryland North Carolina New York South Carolina Washington

Cities

AnnapolisBeverlyBooneBostonCantonCharlotteColorado SpringsFederal WayHyannisMauldinNew YorkNovatoOceansideOrlandoOstervilleRye BrookSanta BarbaraScottsdaleSherman OaksStaten Island

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data (2023):

Total Assets: $2,717,820
Total Revenue: $540,553
Total Expenses: $1,117,489
Total Liabilities: $0
Number of Employees: 0

Total Giving (2024 filing): $3,396,756

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$191,259	$2,717,820	$3,345,824
Revenue	$558,144	$540,553	$131,285
Expenses	$3,423,777	$1,117,489	$188,765
Qualifying Distributions	$3,403,176	$1,091,250	$162,342
Net Investment Income	$528,624	$514,332	$104,197
Distributable Amount	$79,420	$181,031	$213,019

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

45 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Global Impacting Fund - Daf ($2,385,756), Unites States Naval Academy Foundation ($1,000,000), Water Mission ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
UNITES STATES NAVAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION ANNAPOLIS, MD	EDUCATION/SPORTS LACROSSE FACILITY	$1,000,000
WATER MISSION CHARLOTTE, NC	PROMOTE/SUPPORT DONORS AND CHARITABLE ENDEAVOURS AROUND THE WORLD	$5,000
NAMI CAPE COD & THE ISLANDS HYANNIS, MA	SUPPORT AND PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH/WELLNESS	$5,000
HOMEWARD BOUND OF MARIN NOVATO, CA	SUPPORT AND PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH/WELLNESS	$1,000
GLOBAL IMPACTING FUND - DAF NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,385,756

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ROBERT J TARR JR	TRUSTEE	1	—
MOLLY U TARR	TRUSTEE	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Robert and Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Robert and Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation?

The foundation made nine grants in 2023. Recent grants include: | Grantee | Purpose | Year | Amount | |---------|---------|------|--------| | US Naval Academy Foundation | Lacrosse Facility | 2023 | $1,000,000 | | NAMI Cape Cod | 2023 Siobhan Leigh Kinlin Memorial Golf Tournament | 2023 | $10,000 | | Samaritan's Purse | Physical Aid/Religious | 2023 | $5,000 | Typical award ranges span from $1,000 to $2,385,756.

Where does Robert and Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with particular activity noted in New York, North Carolina, and Maryland.

What size grants does Robert and Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation award?

In 2024, Robert and Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $3.4M — an average of about $679K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Robert and Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Robert and Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $79K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Robert and Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation's EIN?

Robert and Molly Tarr Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3173231. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.