The Allan and Cathy Tasman
The Allan and Cathy Tasman is a private foundation, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $214K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $21K. Net investment income was $10K.
The Allan and Cathy Tasman at a glance
In short: The Allan and Cathy Tasman gave $21K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,500
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,563
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $213,676
- +68.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Allan and Cathy Tasman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was West End School for Girls ($5K). Together the top 8 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Allan and Cathy Tasman gives
- Giving grew 41% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $21K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West End School for Girls Louisville, KY | General Fund | $5,000 |
| West End School for Boys Louisville, KY | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Kentuckiana Louisville, KY | General Fund | $3,000 |
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | General Fund | $2,500 |
| SOS International Louisville, KY | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Christopher 2X Game Changers Louisville, KY | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Fund | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $213,676 | $110,202 | $23,257 | $20,500 | 8 | $23,008 | $10,080 | $27,233 |
| 2024 | $126,731 | $24,314 | $22,106 | $19,500 | 8 | $21,801 | $9,156 | $19,056 |
| 2023 | $128,300 | $18,797 | $21,142 | $18,500 | 7 | $20,678 | $8,491 | $21,253 |
| 2022 | $130,630 | $19,181 | $16,866 | $14,500 | 8 | $16,653 | $9,088 | $20,711 |
| 2021 | $126,162 | $9,069 | $15,070 | $12,500 | 9 | — | $8,225 | $16,162 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Allan and Cathy Tasman reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Allan and Cathy Tasman is led by Allan Tasman, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Allan Tasman
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Tasman
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Tasman
Assistant Secretary & Director
Secretary & Director → Assistant Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Tasman
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cathy Tasman (2021–2024) — Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Allan and Cathy Tasman
How much does The Allan and Cathy Tasman give each year?
The Allan and Cathy Tasman gave $21K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 8 grants.
What is The Allan and Cathy Tasman's typical grant size?
The Allan and Cathy Tasman's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $2,563, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Allan and Cathy Tasman give grants?
The Allan and Cathy Tasman gives mostly in Kentucky: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (5 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Allan and Cathy Tasman give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Allan and Cathy Tasman's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Allan and Cathy Tasman's largest grantees?
The Allan and Cathy Tasman's largest 2025 grantees include West End School for Girls ($5,000), West End School for Boys ($4,000) and Boys & Girls Club of Kentuckiana ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Allan and Cathy Tasman?
The Allan and Cathy Tasman reported $214K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (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 is The Allan and Cathy Tasman's EIN?
The Allan and Cathy Tasman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8119107. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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