The Tripadvisor Charitable Foundation
The Tripadvisor Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation and the corporate philanthropic arm of TripAdvisor Media Group, based in Needham, Massachusetts. Established in Delaware and granted tax-exempt status in February 2010, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting charitable causes globally.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.0M
-27.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-56.3% YoY
Grant Count
12
-7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$88K
-52.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to inspire and enable TripAdvisor's employees to volunteer their time and skills for causes they care about, while strengthening human lives and communities around the world through grant programs.
The foundation supports programs designed to relieve human suffering globally, with special emphasis on:
- Critical human needs
- Disaster aid and crisis relief
- Education
- Health
- Human services
- International affairs
Grantmaking
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include organizations responding to worldwide crises, providing fast and effective disaster support, and promoting tax-efficient giving.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on:
- New York
- District of Columbia
- North Carolina
- International locations
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $10,031,019
- Total revenues: $255,129
- Total expenses: $1,520,086
- Total liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,031,019 | $13,919,313 | $14,761,083 |
| Revenue | $255,129 | $488,273 | $575,599 |
| Expenses | $1,520,086 | $2,707,684 | $2,544,610 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,053,554 | $2,408,548 | $2,066,735 |
| Net Investment Income | $255,129 | $305,787 | $109,685 |
| Distributable Amount | $632,257 | $650,861 | $857,744 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Kauffer | Director/President | 1 | — |
| Seth Kalvert | Director SVP | 1 | — |
| Beth Grous | Director | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Afghan Refugee Support (2021)**
The foundation announced a $100,000 grant to support over 100 Afghan evacuees resettling in New England, and donated $1 million to welcome and feed thousands of Afghan refugee arrivals.
2021-10-05 | Tripadvisor Foundation Announces $100,000 Grant to Support 100+**Refugee Crisis Response (2016)**
The foundation announced a commitment of at least $5 million over three years to address the humanitarian refugee crisis. Initial contributions included $1 million over two years each to The International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Mercy Corps, with additional in-kind support provided through TripAdvisor Media Group.
2021-10-05 | Tripadvisor Foundation Announces $100,000 Grant to Support 100+**Historical Giving**
Since its establishment in 2010, the foundation has donated approximately $20 million to charitable organizations worldwide addressing humanitarian and societal issues.
Communities worldwide receive $3.4m from The Intrepid Foundation in 2025Contact Information
- Address: 400 1st Avenue, Needham, MA 02494-2815
- Phone: 781-800-5000
- Website: www.tripadvisor.com/careers/culture
- EIN: 27-1457299
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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