The Talbert Family Foundation
The Talbert Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Talbert Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Talbert Family Foundation gave $406K across 11 grants in 2023 (avg $37K), mostly in Massachusetts. 27% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $406,136
- +287.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 11
- -63.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $36,921
- +957.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (92% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Talbert Family 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12 Water Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Phone: (910) 256-5787
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Talbert Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Talbert Family Donar Advisor Fund ($375K). Together the top 10 received $406K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 111 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 8% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Talbert Family Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $125K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 64% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 354% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2020) to $578K (2021). In 2023 it made 11 grants totaling $406K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Talbert Family Donar Advisor Fund Boston, MA | Unrestricted Donation | $375,000 |
| UNC Educational Foundatio Chapel Hill, NC | Unrestricted Donation | $18,636 |
| Good Shepherd Ministries Wilmington, NC | Unrestricted Donation | $6,000 |
| Canines in Service Wilmington, NC | Unrstricted | $2,500 |
| Brigade Boysgirs Club Wilmington, NC | Unrestricted Donation | $1,500 |
| Welcome Home Angel Wilmington, NC | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| Cherryvill High School Ed Fnd Durham, NC | Unrestricted Donation | $500 |
| UNC Greensboro Greensboro, NC | Foundation | $400 |
| Cherryville Little Theater Cherryville, NC | Unrestricted Donation | $300 |
| Annunciation Greek Church Winston-Salem, NC | Unrestricted Donation | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets for 2023 are not provided in the available filing data.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $35,036 | $407,784 | $406,136 | 11 | $406,136 | — | $2,611 |
| 2022 | $372,748 | $16,293 | $110,477 | $104,700 | 30 | $104,700 | $4,612 | $21,101 |
| 2021 | $466,932 | $256,739 | $588,015 | $577,980 | 33 | $577,980 | $5,453 | $31,061 |
| 2020 | $798,208 | $27,880 | $100,599 | $89,550 | 37 | — | $10,531 | $40,938 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Talbert Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2023 — 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2023 grants include support for education, community organizations, and human services. Good Shepherd Ministries, which received $6,000, says its mission is to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and foster transition to housing. Welcome Home Angel, which received $1,000, says it helps families by creating home modifications for children with special healthcare needs.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $406,136. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $375,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest reported grants included $375,000 to Talbert Family Donar Advisor Fund in Boston, Massachusetts; $18,636 to UNC Educational Foundation in Chapel Hill, North Carolina; and $6,000 to Good Shepherd Ministries in Wilmington, North Carolina. The listed purposes were generally unrestricted donations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists John B Talbert Jr. as president and Judy B Talbert as secretary.
The Talbert Family Foundation is led by John B. Talbert Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
John B. Talbert Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judy B. Talbert
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Talbert Family Foundation
How much does The Talbert Family Foundation give each year?
The Talbert Family Foundation gave $406K across 11 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $105K across 30 grants.
What is The Talbert Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Talbert Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $36,921, across 11 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Talbert Family Foundation that year got $125K on average.
Where does The Talbert Family Foundation give grants?
The Talbert Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, NC (4 grants).
Does The Talbert Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of The Talbert Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Talbert Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Talbert Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Talbert Family Donar Advisor Fund ($375,000), UNC Educational Foundatio ($18,636) and Good Shepherd Ministries ($6,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Talbert Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2023 grants include support for education, community organizations, and human services. Good Shepherd Ministries, which received $6,000, says its mission is to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and foster transition to housing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Talbert Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Talbert Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Talbert Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Talbert Family Foundation's EIN?
The Talbert Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1807228. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Talbert Family 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 2020–2023
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Grantable. (2026). The Talbert Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-talbert-family-foundation-morg_6fedd2660cb548b0a3e025ef69cdc002
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