The Tally Foundation
The Tally Foundation is a private foundation based in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including schools, conservation organizations, and organizations caring for horses.
The Tally Foundation at a glance
In short: The Tally Foundation gave $412K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $412,000
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,207
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,231,543
- -3.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (79% 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 Tally 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: C/O Erboynton30 Valley Stream Pkwy, Malvern, PA 19355
Phone: (610) 640-5800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Tally Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Episcopal Academy ($50K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $281K.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 134 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Pennsylvania recipients received 79% of grant dollars, followed by California at 11%, New Jersey at 4%, Arizona at 4%, and Maine at 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Tally Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 27 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 96% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $325K (2020) to $412K (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $412K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Benchmark School Media, PA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $40,000 |
| Episcopal Academy Newtown Square, PA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $40,000 |
| Willistown Conservation Trust Newtown Square, PA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $30,000 |
| Grier School Tyrone, PA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $25,000 |
| Mark Day School San Rafael, CA | Damon Kerby Fund for Financial Aid | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Philadelphia, PA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $25,000 |
| Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines Pottstown, PA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $25,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Kennett Square, PA | Friend of New Bolton Center | $20,000 |
| American Wild Horse Campaign Davis, CA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $20,000 |
| Westtown School West Chester, PA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org | $16,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,231,543 | $350,898 | $503,502 | $412,000 | 29 | $412,000 | $265,380 | $413,441 |
| 2024 | $4,400,304 | $451,049 | $475,223 | $388,000 | 28 | $388,000 | $363,826 | $382,613 |
| 2023 | $4,424,478 | $128,255 | $424,874 | $345,000 | 27 | $345,000 | $79,829 | $336,548 |
| 2022 | $4,721,097 | $111,411 | $412,296 | $328,000 | 26 | $328,000 | $59,625 | $345,493 |
| 2021 | $5,021,982 | $514,424 | $469,584 | $390,000 | 24 | $390,000 | $439,702 | $381,176 |
| 2020 | $4,977,142 | $414,032 | $396,821 | $325,000 | 23 | — | $277,446 | $329,631 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tally Foundation reported a distributable amount of $413K 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 included support for educational institutions, conservation, and animal care. For example, Benchmark School says it helps students who learn differently or have yet to reach their academic potential develop as learners and problem-solvers. Willistown Conservation Trust says it works to preserve open land and natural resources in the Willistown area and nearby communities. Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines says it provides shelter and care for aged and abused horses.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $412,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest grants were $40,000 each to Benchmark School and Episcopal Academy; $30,000 to Willistown Conservation Trust; and $25,000 each to Grier School, Mark Day School, Planned Parenthood in Philadelphia, and Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amanda A Ryan as secretary, treasurer, and director; Elizabeth G Atterbury as president and director; and Edwin R Boynton as director.
The Tally Foundation is led by Elizabeth G. Atterbury, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth G. Atterbury
President & Director
On filings since 2020
$12K (2020) → $15K (2025)
Edwin R. Boynton
Director
On filings since 2020
$7K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Amanda A. Ryan
Secretary, Treasurer & D
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Secretary, Treasurer & D, 2022
On filings since 2020
$12K (2020) → $15K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $15K, to Amanda a Ryan (Secy/Treas/D). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Tally Foundation
How much does The Tally Foundation give each year?
The Tally Foundation gave $412K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $388K across 28 grants.
What is The Tally Foundation's typical grant size?
The Tally Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,207, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Tally Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Tally Foundation give grants?
The Tally Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (5 grants), Newtown Square, PA (3 grants), Media, PA (3 grants) and West Chester, PA (2 grants).
Does The Tally Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The Tally Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Org" (22 grants).
Who are The Tally Foundation's largest grantees?
The Tally Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Episcopal Academy ($50,000 across 2 grants), Benchmark School ($40,000) and Willistown Conservation Trust ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Tally Foundation?
The Tally Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $412K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $413K (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 Tally Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions, conservation, and animal care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Tally 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 Tally Foundation's EIN?
The Tally Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-5271301. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Tally 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Tally Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-tally-foundation-morg_714a7a2a8f3b44aca5d9fbb12979fd08
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