Telamon Foundation Inc
Telamon Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Carmel, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $716K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $86K.
Telamon Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Telamon Foundation Inc gave $56K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,000
- -38.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,000
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $715,880
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Telamon Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kipp Indianapolis Inc ($20K across 2 grants). Together the top 7 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 41 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Telamon Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 204% 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 $41K (2021) to $114K (2020). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kipp Indianapolis Inc Indianapolis, IN | General | $15,000 |
| Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Indianapolis, IN | General | $10,000 |
| The Center of the Performing Arts Carmel, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre Carmel, IN | General | $7,500 |
| Kipp Indianapolis Inc Indianapolis, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Purdue University West Lafayette, IN | Education | $5,000 |
| TCC Gives Inc Fishers, IN | General | $2,500 |
| City of Carmel Carmel, IN | General | $1,000 |
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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 | $715,880 | $100,954 | $88,522 | $56,000 | 8 | $73,874 | $86,306 | $36,215 |
| 2023 | $703,448 | $-7,649 | $116,305 | $90,500 | 12 | $105,144 | $3,411 | $35,922 |
| 2022 | $827,402 | $38,543 | $74,749 | $51,500 | 10 | $56,357 | — | $37,737 |
| 2021 | $863,608 | $284,050 | $56,928 | $40,500 | 4 | $50,686 | $277,808 | $37,274 |
| 2020 | $636,486 | $-10,388 | $128,988 | $113,750 | 7 | — | $13,356 | $39,121 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Telamon Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Telamon Foundation Inc is led by Stephanie Kim, Chair & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephanie Kim
Chair & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Albert Chen
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stanley Chen
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/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 Telamon Foundation Inc
How much does Telamon Foundation Inc give each year?
Telamon Foundation Inc gave $56K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $91K across 12 grants.
What is Telamon Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Telamon Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,250, and its average grant was $7,000, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Telamon Foundation Inc give grants?
Telamon Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (3 grants) and Carmel, IN (3 grants).
Does Telamon Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Telamon Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Telamon Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Telamon Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Kipp Indianapolis Inc ($20,000 across 2 grants), Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra ($10,000) and The Center of the Performing Arts ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Telamon Foundation Inc?
Telamon Foundation Inc reported $716K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Telamon Foundation Inc?
Telamon Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Carmel, IN. It holds $716K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Telamon Foundation Inc's EIN?
Telamon Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3702028. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 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
Live grants for the work Telamon Foundation Inc funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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