Steven and Ilyse Teller
Steven and Ilyse Teller is a private foundation based in Santa Monica, California. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations including cancer research organizations, a school, Jewish community organizations, and groups working in addiction recovery and community service.
Key facts about Steven and Ilyse Teller
In short: Steven and Ilyse Teller gave $208K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in California. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 26-3426699
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $207,550
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- Average grant
- $7,687
- Median grant
- $2,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (6 of 27, 2025)
- Total assets
- $2,428,379
- Primary geography
- California (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
+6.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$208K
+149.9% YoY
Grant Count
27
+8.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+131.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steven and Ilyse Teller reported a distributable amount of $129K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Steven and Ilyse Teller open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 27 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 144% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 161% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Concern Foundation says its mission is to distribute research grants worldwide for cancer research, while City of Hope says its mission is to make hope a reality for people affected by cancer and diabetes. Beit T'Shuvah describes its work as providing psychological and spiritual healing to people and families affected by addiction and other destructive behaviors. Piece by Piece says it offers free mosaic workshops for low-income and formerly homeless people to develop skills and improve quality of life. These are grantees’ descriptions of their own missions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $207,550. Grants ranged from $500 to $110,500, with a median of $2,000. Its largest reported grants included $110,500 to Concern Foundation for cancer research, $25,000 to Oakwood School for school support, and $12,500 each to City of Hope for cancer research and Jewish Federation for support and assistance. Other listed grants included $7,200 to Stephen Wise Temple, $6,100 to Beit T'Shuvah, and $5,000 to Jewish Community Foundation.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 1% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 1% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $74K (2020) to $208K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $208K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Concern Foundation ($111K). Together the top 10 received $186K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 117 (99%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Concern Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Cancer Research | $110,500 |
| Oakwood School North Hollywood, CA | Support School | $25,000 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | Cancer Research | $12,500 |
| Jewish Federation Los Angeles, CA | Support and Assistance | $12,500 |
| Stephen Wise Temple Los Angeles, CA | Support and Assistance | $7,200 |
| Beit T'shuvah Los Angeles, CA | Addiction Recovery | $6,100 |
| Jewish Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Tower Cancer Research Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | Grants for Clinical Research, Trials and Patient Support | $2,500 |
| California Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Support and Assistance | $2,500 |
| Big Sunday Los Angeles, CA | Comm Service Projects | $2,500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,428,379 | $366,748 | $225,443 | $207,550 |
| 2024 | $2,287,074 | $381,521 | $96,048 | $83,050 |
| 2023 | $2,001,601 | $228,690 | $118,227 | $110,100 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,428,379 | $2,287,074 | $2,001,601 |
| Revenue | $366,748 | $381,521 | $228,690 |
| Expenses | $225,443 | $96,048 | $118,227 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $207,550 | $83,050 | $110,100 |
| Net Investment Income | $98,737 | $116,875 | $58,655 |
| Distributable Amount | $129,286 | $116,913 | $95,925 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steve Teller as President, Ilyse Teller as Secretary, and Jordan Teller and Courtney Teller as Vice Presidents.
Steven and Ilyse Teller is led by Steve Teller, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steve Teller
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Courtney Teller
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ilyse Teller
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jordan Teller
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 1666 20Th Street 100, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: (310) 264-1690
Frequently asked questions about Steven and Ilyse Teller
How much does Steven and Ilyse Teller give each year?
Steven and Ilyse Teller gave $208K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $83K across 25 grants.
What is Steven and Ilyse Teller's typical grant size?
Steven and Ilyse Teller's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $7,687, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Steven and Ilyse Teller that year got $2K on average.
Where does Steven and Ilyse Teller give grants?
Steven and Ilyse Teller gives mostly in California: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (18 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Steven and Ilyse Teller give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Steven and Ilyse Teller's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (11 grants), "Support and Assistance" (4 grants) and "Support School" (3 grants).
Who are Steven and Ilyse Teller's largest grantees?
Steven and Ilyse Teller's largest 2025 grantees include Concern Foundation ($110,500), Oakwood School ($25,000) and City of Hope ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Steven and Ilyse Teller?
Steven and Ilyse Teller reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $208K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $129K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Steven and Ilyse Teller fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Steven and Ilyse Teller?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Steven and Ilyse Teller's EIN?
Steven and Ilyse Teller's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3426699. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Steven and Ilyse Teller accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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