Talem Foundation
Talem Foundation is a private foundation, based in Temecula, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $38K.
Talem Foundation at a glance
In short: Talem Foundation gave $30K across 4 grants in 2021 (avg $8K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $30,000
- +50.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $7,500
- +50.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Primary geography
- Washington (50% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Talem Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Village Reach ($8K). Together the top 4 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Talem Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 219% 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $30K (2021). In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Village Reach Seattle, WA | Unrestricted Donation | $7,500 |
| Apopo US Washington, DC | Unrestricted Donation | $7,500 |
| Build Health International Beverly, MA | Unrestricted Donation | $7,500 |
| Construction for Change Seattle, WA | Unrestricted Donation | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $66,342 | $31,331 | $30,000 | 4 | $31,117 | $38,329 | $14,186 |
| 2020 | $216,865 | $11,253 | $20,327 | $20,000 | 4 | — | $2,282 | $12,650 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Talem Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Talem Foundation's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Cheryl Butler
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alanna Miyajima
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Miyajims
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Talem Foundation
How much does Talem Foundation give each year?
Talem Foundation gave $30K across 4 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $20K across 4 grants.
What is Talem Foundation's typical grant size?
Talem Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,500, across 4 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Talem Foundation give grants?
Talem Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (25%) and Massachusetts (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Talem Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Talem Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Talem Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Talem Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Talem Foundation's EIN?
Talem Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2902034. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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