The Tepper Family Foundation
The Tepper Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Melville, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $46K.
The Tepper Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Tepper Family Foundation gave $46K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $46K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,668
- -92.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,668
- -92.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $45,668
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Tepper Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was See Attachment a ($46K).
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 22 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Tepper Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 509% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $8K (2021) to $625K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attachment a Melville, NY | See Attachment a | $45,668 |
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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 | — | $5,670 | $79,348 | $45,668 | 1 | $62,500 | — | $1,756 |
| 2023 | $74,839 | $355,677 | $625,917 | $624,958 | 1 | $625,058 | $254,818 | $19,725 |
| 2022 | $555,574 | $18,900 | $12,516 | $11,500 | 4 | $11,710 | $17,884 | $28,203 |
| 2021 | $645,899 | $15,187 | $11,048 | $7,500 | 4 | $7,500 | $11,216 | $26,484 |
| 2020 | $509,481 | $40,038 | $287,399 | $283,500 | 12 | — | $11,139 | $3,281 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tepper Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Tepper Family Foundation is led by Elise C. Tepper, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elise C. Tepper
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward M. Tepper
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelley L. Tepper
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline G. Tepper
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
Vice President Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 Tepper Family Foundation
How much does The Tepper Family Foundation give each year?
The Tepper Family Foundation gave $46K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $625K across 1 grant.
Where does The Tepper Family Foundation operate?
The Tepper Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, New York, Pennsylvania.
How much is The Tepper Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Tepper Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Tepper Family Foundation's EIN?
The Tepper Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3563659. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
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 Tepper Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- 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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