Tamias Foundation Inc
Tamias Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Hunt Valley, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $31.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2.5M. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Tamias Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Tamias Foundation Inc gave $2.5M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $506K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,527,669
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $505,534
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $151,660
- Total assets
- $31,004,142
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Tamias Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rosemoor Foundation Inc ($1.9M). Together the top 5 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 20 grants of 25 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Tamias Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2020) to $3.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemoor Foundation Inc New York, NY | To provide financial support for a variety of apostolic initiatives, centers and activities whose origin and mission are inspired by the catholic prelature of opus dei | $1,921,029 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | To Assist Impoverished and Disadvantaged People Overseas | $151,660 |
| Eternal Word Television Network Inc Irondale, AL | To operate television, radio, and internet media networks from a catholic perspective | $151,660 |
| Mount St Mary's Seminary Emmitsburg, MD | Prepares Men for the Catholic Ministerial Priesthood | $151,660 |
| Oakcrest School McLean, VA | To challenge girls in grades 6-12 to develop their intellect, character, faith and leadership potential to succeed in college and throughout their lives | $151,660 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31,004,142 | $4,817,981 | $2,867,163 | $2,527,669 | 5 | $2,577,864 | $1,125,523 | $2,547,068 |
| 2023 | $29,053,324 | $3,736,150 | $2,834,354 | $2,693,496 | 5 | $2,743,691 | $335,279 | $2,882,131 |
| 2022 | $28,151,528 | $3,733,887 | $3,442,318 | $3,310,748 | 5 | $3,360,943 | $380,654 | $3,246,734 |
| 2021 | $27,859,959 | $4,393,226 | $2,751,278 | $2,391,216 | 5 | $2,441,411 | $987,473 | $2,672,384 |
| 2020 | $26,017,429 | $6,201,686 | $2,226,026 | $1,749,384 | 5 | — | $2,562,598 | $1,712,313 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tamias Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tamias Foundation Inc is led by Mary Ellen Kranzlin, Chairperson & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Ellen Kranzlin
Chairperson & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Earl J. Acquaviva III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George L. Bunting Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph J. Duffy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin D. Irwin Jr.
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Tamias Foundation Inc
How much does Tamias Foundation Inc give each year?
Tamias Foundation Inc gave $2.5M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.7M across 5 grants.
What is Tamias Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Tamias Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $151,660, and its average grant was $505,534, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tamias Foundation Inc give grants?
Tamias Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (12%) and Alabama (6%).
Does Tamias Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Tamias Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Tamias Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Tamias Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Rosemoor Foundation Inc ($1,921,029), Catholic Relief Services ($151,660) and Eternal Word Television Network Inc ($151,660), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tamias Foundation Inc?
Tamias Foundation Inc reported $31.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Tamias Foundation Inc's EIN?
Tamias Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0438443. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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