The Tallent Foundation
The Tallent Foundation is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. It reported 24 grants totaling $210,000 in 2024, supporting organizations including schools, a college, and charitable organizations in several states.
The Tallent Foundation at a glance
In short: The Tallent Foundation gave $210K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $210,000
- -74.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,750
- -76.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $25,153,776
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (68% 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 Tallent 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: 6423 Collins Ave 1102, Miami, FL 33141
Phone: (410) 244-7414
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Tallent Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Croget Elementary School ($20K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 57 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Kentucky (68%), Virginia (19%), Indiana (10%), and Florida (4%). These reported shares total 101%, reflecting rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Tallent Foundation gives
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 367% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2021) to $827K (2023). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Croget Elementary School Crozet, VA | To Support Educational Programs | $20,000 |
| The Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame Elizabethtown, KY | To Support the Organization's Programs | $20,000 |
| Westbriar Elementary School PTA Vienna, VA | To Support Educational Programs | $20,000 |
| Alice Lloyd College Pippa Passes, KY | To Support the Men and Women's Golf Programs | $15,000 |
| Floyd Central High School Floyds Knobs, IN | To Support Educational Programs | $15,000 |
| Betsey Layne High School Stanville, KY | To Support Educational Programs | $15,000 |
| Prestonsburg High School Prestonsburg, KY | To Support Educational Programs | $15,000 |
| Highlands Foundation Inc Prestonsburg, KY | To Support the Organization's Programs | $10,000 |
| Prestonsburg Little League Prestonsburg, KY | To Support the Organization's Programs | $10,000 |
| The Lexington Cancer Foundation Lexington, KY | To Support the Organization's Programs | $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 | $25,153,776 | $1,620,316 | $277,603 | $210,000 | 24 | $1,163,241 | $1,550,645 | $1,163,241 |
| 2023 | $23,803,060 | $675,022 | $950,642 | $827,000 | 22 | $935,098 | $406,599 | $935,098 |
| 2022 | $24,087,567 | $-731,172 | $469,229 | $315,600 | 7 | $1,170,262 | $151,115 | $1,165,262 |
| 2021 | $25,276,086 | $24,647,313 | $109,182 | $45,000 | 4 | $602,385 | $2,881,842 | $602,385 |
| 2020 | $737,955 | $912,372 | — | — | — | — | $2,607 | $52 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tallent Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M 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 filing describes planned grants to publicly supported charities for long-term supervised charitable projects. Its 2024 grants included support for educational programs, golf programs, and organizations’ programs.
Among the recipients, Westbriar Elementary School PTA describes its mission as promoting the welfare of children and youth and bringing homes and schools into closer relationship. Alice Lloyd College says its mission is to educate mountain people for leadership and make college accessible to qualified mountain students regardless of financial situation. Highlands Foundation Inc. describes its work as supporting charitable and governmental entities in Eastern Kentucky in health promotion, community health education, and health services. The University of Pikeville describes its role as a higher education institution serving Central Appalachia. The Lexington Cancer Foundation says it works to raise awareness and funds in the fight against cancer and improve healthcare for cancer patients.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $210,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $20,000 each to Croget Elementary School in Crozet, Virginia, for educational programs; the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, for its programs; and Westbriar Elementary School PTA in Vienna, Virginia, for educational programs. Other grants included $15,000 to Alice Lloyd College for its men’s and women’s golf programs and $15,000 each to Floyd Central High School, Betsey Layne High School, and Prestonsburg High School for educational programs. The foundation also gave $10,000 each to Highlands Foundation Inc., Prestonsburg Little League, the Lexington Cancer Foundation, and the University of Pikeville.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patrick L. Tallent and Cindy L. Tallent as trustees.
The Tallent Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cindy L. Tallent
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick L. Tallent
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Tallent Foundation
How much does The Tallent Foundation give each year?
The Tallent Foundation gave $210K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $827K across 22 grants.
What is The Tallent Foundation's typical grant size?
The Tallent Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,750, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Tallent Foundation give grants?
The Tallent Foundation gives mostly in Kentucky: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (19%) and Indiana (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Prestonsburg, KY (6 grants), Pikeville, KY (2 grants) and Paintsville, KY (2 grants).
Does The Tallent Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Tallent Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Educational Programs" (18 grants) and "To Support the Organization's Programs" (4 grants).
Who are The Tallent Foundation's largest grantees?
The Tallent Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Croget Elementary School ($20,000), The Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame ($20,000) and Westbriar Elementary School PTA ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Tallent Foundation?
The Tallent Foundation reported $25.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Tallent Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes planned grants to publicly supported charities for long-term supervised charitable projects. Its 2024 grants included support for educational programs, golf programs, and organizations’ programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Tallent 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 ↑
What is The Tallent Foundation's EIN?
The Tallent Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4108602. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Tallent 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
Live grants for the work The Tallent Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Tallent Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-tallent-foundation-morg_fa02dc30eae74234a1f1d6299cb34ad0
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