The Latham Foundation
The Latham Foundation for the Promotion of Humane Education is a private foundation based in Poway, California. Founded by Edith and Milton Latham in 1918, it supports humane education focused on kindness and respect for all living things.
The Latham Foundation at a glance
In short: The Latham Foundation gave $261K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state California. 83% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $260,881
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,996
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,318,794
- -0.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 83% first-time grantees (24 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (23% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Latham Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its published 2026 application information says eligible organizations may submit an online application with the required proposal and documents.
- Review Cycle
- June 22–26, 2026.
- Deadline
- June 22–26, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12234 Poway Road Ste 204, Poway, CA 92064
Phone: (510) 521-0920
Website: https://latham.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Latham Foundation
Who The Latham Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Animal Friends Inc ($10K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 147 grants of 147 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Applicants must be U.S. programs. In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states; the largest shares by state were California (23%), Virginia (8%), South Carolina (8%), Arizona (8%), and New York (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Latham Foundation open to new grantees?
83%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 24 of 29 grantees (83%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $201K (2021) to $264K (2024). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $261K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Friends Inc Pittsburgh, PA | Teen Mini Apprenticeships | $10,000 |
| Animal Protection New Mexico Albuquerque, NM | Animals and Teens | $10,000 |
| Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Alexandria, VA | Animals and Teens | $10,000 |
| Canine Inspired Change Saint Paul, MN | Teen Therapy Dog Residency | $10,000 |
| Charleston Animal Society North Charleston, SC | High School Leadership Program | $10,000 |
| Cloverleaf Equine Center Clifton, VA | Teen/Nature/Horses Mental Health | $10,000 |
| Detroit Horse Power Detroit, MI | Teen/Equine After School Program | $10,000 |
| East Bay SPCA Oakland, CA | Teens/Shelter Dog Training | $10,000 |
| Forget Me Not Children's Services Santa Rosa, CA | Teen Farm Therapy Program | $10,000 |
| Friends of Pima Animal Care Center Tucson, AZ | Teens/Shelter Dog Training | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,318,794 | $676,542 | $687,336 | $260,881 | 29 | $502,038 | $82,915 |
| 2024 | $2,332,007 | $647,555 | $676,766 | $263,564 | 29 | $639,045 | $60,632 |
| 2023 | $2,357,769 | $533,616 | $650,479 | $258,700 | 30 | $614,203 | $32,587 |
| 2022 | $2,423,567 | $614,198 | $579,356 | $200,990 | 24 | $531,129 | $19,785 |
| 2021 | $2,504,336 | $582,407 | $630,155 | $200,500 | 35 | — | $19,298 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose includes fostering understanding and sympathy in people’s relationships with animals, advancing humaneness, and promoting children’s character through an understanding of universal kinship. Its “Latham Steps” describe kindness to animals, to people within one’s family or social group, to people in other groups, to one’s country, to other nations, and to the world.
Grantees’ missions illustrate the kinds of organizations it has supported. Forget Me Not Children’s Services describes its mission as providing a haven for children and animals to bond and break the cycle of abuse. Canine Inspired Change says it uses therapy dogs and customized courses combining dog training and therapy to promote social and emotional wellness. Detroit Horse Power says it teaches urban youth to ride and care for horses to develop skills for future success.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $260,881. Itemized awards ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $10,000. Examples of $10,000 grants included Forget Me Not Children’s Services for a teen farm therapy program, Cloverleaf Equine Center for a teen, nature, horses, and mental health program, and Charleston Animal Society for a high school leadership program.
For 2026, the foundation says it is seeking U.S. humane education programs emphasizing service-learning. Applicants must have nonprofit 501(c)(3) status. Applications are limited to 10 pages and must include an organization overview, program description, humane education alignment, service-learning description, impact measurement plan, and partnership description if applicable. Required materials include a 501(c)(3) determination letter, the organization’s annual budget, a summary page of its most recent 990, and a proposed program budget. Incomplete applications are not considered.
Grant funds may not be used for capital projects and equipment, publications, employee training, salaries, or conference registration or travel. Awards may be up to $10,000 for a one-year grant; renewal is not guaranteed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Hugh H. Tebault III as president and chair; Mary L. Tebault as secretary/treasurer; Stacey Zeitlin as vice president; and James Olson, Eric V. Bruner, Denise Calahan, and Annie Petersen as directors.
The Latham Foundation is led by Hugh H. Tebault III, President & Chairman on every filing since 2021; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hugh H. Tebault III
President & Chairman
On filings since 2021
$91K (2021) → $110K (2025)
Eric V. Bruner
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
James Olson
Director
V President & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Denise Calahan
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Annie Petersen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Mary L. Tebault
Secretary, Treasurer & D
On filings since 2021
$26K (2021) → $30K (2025)
Stacey Zeitlin
Vice President
On filings since 2022
$9K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Betsy Van Sicklen-Cohen (2021–2024) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $110K, to Hugh H Tebault III (Pres, Chairm). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Latham Foundation
How much does The Latham Foundation give each year?
The Latham Foundation gave $261K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $264K across 29 grants.
What is The Latham Foundation's typical grant size?
The Latham Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,996, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Latham Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Latham Foundation give grants?
The Latham Foundation's top state is California, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (8%) and South Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (2 grants).
Does The Latham Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The Latham Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Teens/Shelter Dog Training" (3 grants).
Who are The Latham Foundation's largest grantees?
The Latham Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Animal Friends Inc ($10,000), Animal Protection New Mexico ($10,000) and Animal Welfare League of Alexandria ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Latham Foundation?
The Latham Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $677K.
What does The Latham Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose includes fostering understanding and sympathy in people’s relationships with animals, advancing humaneness, and promoting children’s character through an understanding of universal kinship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Latham Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Latham Foundation's EIN?
The Latham Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1243662. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Latham 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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