Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc
Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in Florida, Georgia, and other states, including healthcare, education, food assistance, and community organizations.
Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc gave $95K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. 54% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $95,150
- -14.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,398
- -8.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $1,873,500
- -0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (15 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists David S Band as the contact and says to request a form. It states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: David S Band
Mailing address: 2070 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34237
Phone: (941) 366-8010
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 151 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 12% to recipients in Georgia. Smaller shares went to Louisiana (2%), Alabama (2%), and Indiana (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 28 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2024) to $134K (2021). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ju Shooting Team Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Booker High School Foundation for Arts and Education Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Desoto Counties Inc Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mayors Feed the Hungry Program Inc Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc Palmetto, FL | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| State College of Florida Foundation Inc Bradenton, FL | Unrestricted | $3,450 |
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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 | $1,873,500 | $152,215 | $162,347 | $95,150 | 28 | $125,855 | $115,478 | $124,075 |
| 2023 | $1,882,511 | $71,127 | $183,098 | $110,950 | 30 | $140,210 | $31,272 | $115,888 |
| 2022 | $1,996,322 | $33,685 | $191,604 | $129,050 | 26 | $152,073 | $26,828 | $127,722 |
| 2021 | $2,143,555 | $173,771 | $198,641 | $133,500 | 35 | $133,500 | $108,719 | $140,444 |
| 2020 | $2,129,034 | $-114,742 | $186,475 | $129,100 | 32 | — | $6,426 | $130,573 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $124K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation describes itself as the philanthropic partner helping Sarasota Memorial Health Care System bring “world-class care” to the community. Mayors Feed the Hungry Program says it raises funds and collects food for local people in need, while Southeastern Guide Dogs describes its mission as creating and nurturing partnerships between people and dogs. Education recipients include Jacksonville University, whose stated mission is to empower students through a transformative educational experience, and the University of North Georgia, which says it supports students, faculty, staff, alumni, and related educational programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $95,150. Grants ranged from $100 to $20,000, with a median grant of $1,750. The largest awards included $20,000 to Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, $10,000 to Jacksonville University, and $7,500 to JU Shooting Team. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Booker High School Foundation for Arts and Education, Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties, Mayors Feed the Hungry Program, Salvation Army, and the University of North Georgia. The listed 2024 grants were unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David S Band as director, president, and treasurer; George Dramis as director and secretary; and Chad Gates as director and vice president.
Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc is led by David S. Band, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David S. Band
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chad Gates
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
George Dramis
Director & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gary Landsman (2020–2023) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Steven Band (2020–2023) — Director & Vice President
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 Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc
How much does Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc gave $95K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $111K across 30 grants.
What is Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,750, and its average grant was $3,398, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (10 grants), Jacksonville, FL (3 grants) and Palmetto, FL (2 grants).
Does Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation ($20,000), Jacksonville University ($10,000) and Ju Shooting Team ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc?
Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $126K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $124K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in a range of areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc?
The filing lists David S Band as the contact and says to request a form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0416098. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Tarr Charitable Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tarr-charitable-family-foundation-inc-morg_68bc956ad14c4f6898a758c372ad74b8
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