The TT Foundation
The TT Foundation is a private foundation, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $43K.
The TT Foundation at a glance
In short: The TT Foundation gave $11K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,700
- -94.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -58.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,140
- -86.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,976,810
- +104.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The TT Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ballard High School Performing Arts ($3K). Together the top 5 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 55 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The TT Foundation gives
- Giving fell 61% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 14% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $11K (2024) to $194K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ballard High School Performing Arts Seattle, WA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Wing Luke Museum Seattle, WA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Medical Aid for Palestinians London, WA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | General Support | $700 |
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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 | $1,976,810 | $1,086,144 | $75,867 | $10,700 | 5 | $13,152 | $43,173 | $91,202 |
| 2023 | $966,533 | $217,380 | $236,989 | $194,006 | 12 | $199,502 | $49,572 | $55,482 |
| 2022 | $986,142 | $27,226 | $40,152 | $16,578 | 14 | $28,245 | $15,319 | $53,401 |
| 2021 | $999,068 | $76,292 | $48,688 | $27,770 | 6 | $35,712 | $63,316 | $58,577 |
| 2020 | $971,464 | $51,967 | $67,367 | $47,840 | 18 | — | $41,168 | $51,294 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The TT Foundation reported a distributable amount of $91K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The TT Foundation is led by Bruno Lambert, President & T on every filing since 2022; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruno Lambert
President & T
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$12K (2023) → $12K (2024)
Amy Paron
Vice President
Manager → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Elana Lim
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $6K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard Tait (2020–2021) — President & T
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Bruno Lambert (President, T). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The TT Foundation
How much does The TT Foundation give each year?
The TT Foundation gave $11K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $194K across 12 grants.
What is The TT Foundation's typical grant size?
The TT Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,140, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The TT Foundation give grants?
The TT Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (3 grants).
Does The TT Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The TT Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The TT Foundation's largest grantees?
The TT Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ballard High School Performing Arts ($2,500), Direct Relief ($2,500) and Wing Luke Museum ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The TT Foundation?
The TT Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (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 is The TT Foundation's EIN?
The TT Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5419657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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