Temcov Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Anacortes, WA EIN: 94-3255515

Temcov Foundation is a private foundation based in Anacortes, Washington. Its 2024 filing states that it makes donations to nonprofit organizations that protect the environment and culture.

Temcov Foundation at a glance

In short: Temcov Foundation gave $27K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Washington. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$27,000
-22.9% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
16
-11.1% vs 2023
Average grant
$1,688
-13.2% vs 2023
Median grant
$2,000
Total assets
$712,421
-5.0% vs 2023
New grantees (estimate)
0% first-time grantees (0 of 16, 2024; small sample)
Primary geography
Washington (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

How to apply to Temcov Foundation

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations and that awards are restricted to organizations described in section 501(c)(3).

Review Cycle
The filing states that there are no deadlines.
Deadline
The filing states that there are no deadlines.
Contact

Application contact: Michael Temcov
Mailing address: PO Box 953, Anacortes, WA 98221-0953
Phone: (425) 392-5353

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Temcov Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Shrifan Clinic: $5KShrifan Clinic$5KAnacortes Boys Girls Club: $2KAnacortes Boys Girls Club$2KCarter Center: $2KCarter Center$2KDoctors Without Borders: $2KDoctors Without Borders$2KIsland Hospital: $2KIsland Hospital$2KNAMI Seattle: $2KNAMI Seattle$2KOverlake Hospital Foundat: $2KOverlake Hospital Foundat$2KUniversity of Washington: $2KUniversity of Washington$2KYankee Clipper Foundation: $2KYankee Clipper Foundation$2KAnacortes Family Center: $1KAnacortes Family Center$1K

The largest 2024 recipient was Shrifan Clinic ($5K). Together the top 10 received $22K.

Grant Size Distribution

98 grants across all recorded years

98<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 98 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2024 grants went primarily to organizations in Washington: 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in that state. The filing also reports 7% each to recipients in Georgia and New York, and 4% to recipients in Washington, DC. These figures describe the locations of 2024 grant recipients.

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.

Cities

SeattleAnacortesIssaquahBellevueWashingtonAtlantaLopez IslandMount VernonNew YorkArlingtonChicago

Is Temcov Foundation open to new grantees?

0%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 0 of 16 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count

  • 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving fell 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 77% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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

$0$20K$40K$60K22 grants2020 20 grants2021 22 grants2022 18 grants2023 16 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2024) to $47K (2020). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $27K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Shrifan Clinic Seattle, WAGeneral$5,000
Anacortes Boys Girls Club Anacortes, WAGeneral Support$2,000
Carter Center Atlanta, GAGeneral Support$2,000
Doctors Without Borders New York, NYGeneral Support$2,000
Island Hospital Anacortes, WAGeneral Support$2,000
NAMI Seattle Seattle, WAGeneral Support$2,000
Overlake Hospital Foundat Bellevue, WAGeneral Support$2,000
University of Washington Seattle, WAGeneral Support$2,000
Yankee Clipper Foundation Seattle, WAGeneral Support$2,000
Anacortes Family Center Anacortes, WAGeneral Support$1,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$712,421$3,058$33,429$27,00016$27,000$3,058$35,016
2023$749,590$4,056$42,077$35,00018$35,000—$35,257
2022$752,611$666$51,768$45,00022$45,000—$38,325
2021$803,713$829$51,529$44,50020$44,500—$40,831
2020$854,413$1,912$53,107$46,50022——$43,341

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Temcov Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K 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

The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as donations to nonprofit organizations that protect the environment and culture. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in areas such as mental health, land conservation, environmental advocacy, family services, and theatre. These are grantees’ stated missions, not a mission statement for the foundation.

For example, NAMI Seattle says it addresses unmet community mental health needs through support, referral, education, and outreach. Skagit Land Trust says it conserves habitat, wetlands, agricultural and forest lands, scenic open space, and shoreline in Skagit County. Anacortes Family Center says it serves homeless women, children, and families in crisis with shelter and services. Village Theatre describes its work as producing family theatre, developing new musicals, training young people, and promoting appreciation for live theatre.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $27,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $2,000. Notable grants included $5,000 to Shrifan Clinic; $2,000 each to Anacortes Boys Girls Club, Carter Center, Doctors Without Borders, Island Hospital, NAMI Seattle, Overlake Hospital Foundation, University of Washington, and Yankee Clipper Foundation; and $1,000 each to Anacortes Family Center, Greenpeace Fund, and San Juan Preservation Trust.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Michael B. Temcov as president, Joanne R. Temcov as secretary, and Aslam Khan as vice president.

Temcov Foundation is led by Michael B. Temcov, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Michael B. Temcov

    President

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Aslam Khan

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Joanne R. Temcov

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Dean Jacobus (2020–2022) — 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 Temcov Foundation

How much does Temcov Foundation give each year?

Temcov Foundation gave $27K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 18 grants.

What is Temcov Foundation's typical grant size?

Temcov Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,688, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Temcov Foundation give grants?

Temcov Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (7%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (6 grants) and Anacortes, WA (3 grants).

Does Temcov Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Temcov Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Temcov Foundation's largest grantees?

Temcov Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Shrifan Clinic ($5,000), Anacortes Boys Girls Club ($2,000) and Carter Center ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Temcov Foundation?

Temcov Foundation reported $712K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.

What does Temcov Foundation fund?

The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as donations to nonprofit organizations that protect the environment and culture. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Temcov Foundation?

The foundation 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 Temcov Foundation's EIN?

Temcov Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3255515. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Temcov Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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