The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen
The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen is a private foundation based in Delray Beach, Florida. It reported 13 grants totaling $117,600 in 2025, all to recipients in Florida.
The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen at a glance
In short: The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen gave $118K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $117,600
- +684.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +1200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,046
- -39.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,127,809
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists Kenneth Kaleel Esq as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Kenneth Kaleel Esq
Mailing address: 54 Ne 4Th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483
Phone: (561) 279-4201
Email: kmk@kmkpa.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Palm Beach County Fishing ($35K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen gives
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $118K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $118K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach County Fishing West Palm Beach, FL | General | $35,000 |
| YMCA of South Palm Beach County Boynton Beach, FL | General | $30,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Loxahatchee, FL | General | $10,100 |
| Ocean Ridge Support Group Inc Ocean Ridge, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Sandoway Discover Center Delray Beach, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics of Florida Clermont, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Delray Beach Youth Tennis Boynton Beach, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Achievment Center for Children Delray Beach, FL | General | $5,000 |
| The Soup Kitchen Boynton Beach, FL | General | $2,500 |
| Delray Beach Public Library Delray Beach, FL | General | $2,500 |
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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 | $2,127,809 | $81,977 | $139,393 | $117,600 | 13 | $117,600 | $53,953 | $121,632 |
| 2024 | $2,154,556 | $267,470 | $34,008 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $46,678 | $106,415 |
| 2023 | $1,921,094 | $1,930,315 | $9,221 | — | — | — | $18,473 | $61,816 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen reported a distributable amount of $122K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions involve marine conservation education and historic preservation, food and other aid for disadvantaged people, and promoting and achieving literacy. These are the recipient organizations’ missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $117,600. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $35,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $35,000 to Palm Beach County Fishing, $30,000 to the YMCA of South Palm Beach County, $10,100 to Big Dog Ranch, and $10,000 to Ocean Ridge Support Group Inc. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kenneth Kaleel Esq as president, Alexandra R Kaleel as secretary, and Jacqueline Kaleel as treasurer.
The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen is led by Kenneth Kaleel Esq., President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenneth Kaleel Esq.
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Alexandra R. Kaleel
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Kaleel
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Bud and Marilyn Tuppen
How much does The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen give each year?
The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen gave $118K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
What is The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen's typical grant size?
The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,046, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen give grants?
The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boynton Beach, FL (4 grants) and Delray Beach, FL (3 grants).
Does The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen's largest grantees?
The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen's largest 2025 grantees include Palm Beach County Fishing ($35,000), YMCA of South Palm Beach County ($30,000) and Big Dog Ranch ($10,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen?
The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $118K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $122K (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 The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions involve marine conservation education and historic preservation, food and other aid for disadvantaged people, and promoting and achieving literacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen's EIN?
The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3913199. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The Bud and Marilyn Tuppen funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-bud-and-marilyn-tuppen-morg_ffd8d98bb78b4b22b21c5c8b15f43fb2
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