The Talbott Family Foundation
The Talbott Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 giving included support for charitable organizations working in areas such as food assistance, animal welfare, health, vision services, veterans, and humanitarian relief.
The Talbott Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Talbott Family Foundation gave $365K across 59 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $365,400
- +791.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 59
- +555.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,193
- +35.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,365,687
- -14.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Talbott Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Rcm PO Box 5016, New York, NY 10185-5016
Phone: (212) 549-5544
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Talbott Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Max's Helping Paws Foundation ($30K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $177K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 100 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 71% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient-state shares were Virginia (8%), Tennessee (5%), Washington, DC (4%), and New York (4%). Listed grantees include organizations in California, Virginia, Tennessee, New York, Florida, and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Talbott Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 800% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 293% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $365K (2024). In 2024 it made 59 grants totaling $365K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Monterey County Monterey, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Food Bank Monterey County Salinas, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Yorktown Heights, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Key for a Cure Salinas, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Max's Helping Paws Foundation Caramel, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Max's Helping Paws Foundation Caramel, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Arlington, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Arlington, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Peta Norfolk, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Rancho Cielo Salinas, CA | General Support | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,365,687 | $179,661 | $892,067 | $365,400 | 59 | $787,517 | $115,821 | $268,488 |
| 2023 | $5,086,375 | $239,389 | $530,260 | $41,000 | 9 | $446,418 | $137,824 | $230,970 |
| 2022 | $5,414,617 | $1,119,963 | $672,037 | $138,850 | 20 | $547,141 | $1,030,852 | $343,357 |
| 2021 | $6,339,885 | $233,295 | $391,510 | $40,600 | 7 | — | $165,821 | $223,707 |
| 2020 | $6,275,805 | $117,153 | $314,629 | $13,000 | 5 | — | $74,895 | $256,435 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Talbott Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $268K 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 stated direct charitable activity is operating a motorcycle museum for public enjoyment. Its grant recipients include organizations addressing a range of charitable needs. For example, Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 wounded, ill, and injured veterans, service members, and their families. Meals on Wheels of Greater Lynchburg says it serves homebound people through meal delivery, visits, and safety checks. Max’s Helping Paws Foundation says it helps pet owners pay for urgent veterinary care, while Guiding Eyes for the Blind says it provides guide dogs to people with vision loss. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 59 grants totaling $365,400. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grants were $10,000 each, including grants to the Community Foundation for Monterey County, Food Bank Monterey County, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Key for a Cure, Max’s Helping Paws Foundation, Meals on Wheels, PETA, Rancho Cielo, Roadracing World Action Fund, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Other reported 2024 recipients include Wounded Warrior Project and World Central Kitchen, each of which received $10,000. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert S. Talbott as president and chair, and Vivienne Talbott as secretary and treasurer.
The Talbott Family Foundation is led by Robert S. Talbott, President & Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert S. Talbott
President & Chair
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Vivienne Talbott
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Nick Smith (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Marc Davidian (2020) — Dir*
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $5K, to Robert S Talbott (Pres, Chair). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Talbott Family Foundation
How much does The Talbott Family Foundation give each year?
The Talbott Family Foundation gave $365K across 59 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $41K across 9 grants.
What is The Talbott Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Talbott Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,193, across 59 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Talbott Family Foundation give grants?
The Talbott Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (8%) and Tennessee (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salinas, CA (11 grants), Monterey, CA (8 grants), Caramel, CA (5 grants) and Caramel Valley, CA (5 grants).
Does The Talbott Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Talbott Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (59 of 59) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Talbott Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Talbott Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Max's Helping Paws Foundation ($30,000 across 4 grants), Key for a Cure ($21,900 across 3 grants) and Meals on Wheels ($20,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Talbott Family Foundation?
The Talbott Family Foundation reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $788K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $268K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Talbott Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is operating a motorcycle museum for public enjoyment. Its grant recipients include organizations addressing a range of charitable needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Talbott Family Foundation?
The Talbott Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is The Talbott Family Foundation's EIN?
The Talbott Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0389983. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Talbott 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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