The Tuttleman Foundation
The Tuttleman Foundation is a private foundation based in Erwinna, Pennsylvania. Formed in Philadelphia in 2003 by Stanley and Edna Tuttleman, it continues the founders’ charitable efforts and seeks to be a source of enduring benefit to the populations it serves.
The Tuttleman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Tuttleman Foundation gave $1.2M across 102 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,222,500
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 102
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,985
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $23,973,472
- +14.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (28% 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 Tuttleman 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. Its website asks for a summary letter with a project description, statement of need, requested amount, detailed project budget, and organizational profile. If further information is required, the foundation may request a fully detailed proposal, followed by a site visit.
- Contact
Mailing address: 23 Tettemer Road, Erwinna, PA 18920
Phone: (610) 667-2520
Website: https://tuttlemanfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Tuttleman Foundation
Who The Tuttleman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Insight Meditation Society ($103K). Together the top 10 received $616K.
Grant Size Distribution
211 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 193 grants of 211 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed across multiple states. Pennsylvania received 28%, New York 20%, Delaware 12%, Nevada 10%, and Massachusetts 8%. Recipients included organizations in Philadelphia and other locations, as well as organizations in New York, Wilmington, and Barre.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 102 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Tuttleman Foundation gives
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $795K (2021) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 102 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Insight Meditation Society Barre, MA | Charitable | $103,000 |
| Wilmington Friends School Inc Wilmington, DE | Charitable | $85,000 |
| NYU School of Law Office of Development and Alumni Relations New York, NY | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Temple University Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $67,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $63,000 |
| Heights Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $62,500 |
| Magee Rehabilitation Hospital- Jefferson Health Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Temple Adath Israel Merion Station, PA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| New York University (Tisch School of the Arts) New York, NY | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Barnard College New York, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
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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 | $23,973,472 | $4,460,693 | $1,393,758 | $1,222,500 | 102 | $1,230,594 | $2,643,734 | $1,052,243 |
| 2023 | $20,906,537 | $2,982,520 | $1,341,185 | $1,206,500 | 106 | $1,234,870 | $1,190,962 | $891,182 |
| 2022 | $19,265,202 | $2,343,198 | $1,139,922 | $963,300 | 1 | $963,300 | $529,838 | $860,594 |
| 2021 | $18,061,926 | $4,731,538 | $876,570 | $795,200 | 1 | $795,200 | $2,723,629 | $912,800 |
| 2020 | $14,206,958 | $2,439,127 | $1,188,431 | $1,087,371 | 1 | — | $651,278 | $702,456 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tuttleman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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 stated aim is to provide enduring benefit to the populations it serves. Its charitable focus areas are education, arts and museums, community building, basic human services, health care, and spirituality.
Recipients in 2024 illustrate a range of supported work. Heights Philadelphia describes its mission as building educational and workforce pathways for low-income, Black and Brown, and first-generation-to-college students. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Helping Hands of Vegas Valley says it delivers home-based support to frail elderly residents, while Barnard College describes its aim as providing a high-quality liberal arts education to promising and high-achieving young women.
Grantmaking
The foundation typically awards grants of $1,000 to $250,000. It considers an organization’s budget, the funding needed to meet program goals, and the resources available to the foundation. It funds general operations, capital campaigns, special projects, research and advocacy, and pilot projects; multi-year grants are made occasionally and on a highly selective basis. Its stated review criteria include a record of success, strong leadership, a clear long-term plan, financial stability, organizational capacity, and concrete goals with measurable outcomes.
In 2024, the foundation reported 102 grants totaling $1,222,500. The itemized grants ranged from $500 to $103,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest were Insight Meditation Society ($103,000), Wilmington Friends School ($85,000), NYU School of Law Office of Development and Alumni Relations ($80,000), Temple University ($67,000), and University of Southern California ($63,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s current trustees are Steven M. Tuttleman, Board Chair and President, and David Z. Tuttleman, Vice Board Chair and Vice President. Both are listed as trustees on the 2024 filing.
The Tuttleman Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Z. Tuttleman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$24K (2024)
Steven M. Tuttleman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$24K (2024)
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 $24K, to Steven M Tuttleman (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Tuttleman Foundation
How much does The Tuttleman Foundation give each year?
The Tuttleman Foundation gave $1.2M across 102 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 106 grants.
What is The Tuttleman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Tuttleman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,985, across 102 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Tuttleman Foundation give grants?
The Tuttleman Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Delaware (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (25 grants), New York, NY (14 grants), Wilmington, DE (10 grants) and Las Vegas, NV (8 grants).
Does The Tuttleman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 102 grants with a stated purpose on The Tuttleman Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (102 grants).
Who are The Tuttleman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Tuttleman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Insight Meditation Society ($103,000), Wilmington Friends School Inc ($85,000) and NYU School of Law Office of Development and Alumni Relations ($80,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Tuttleman Foundation?
The Tuttleman Foundation reported $24.0M 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 $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Tuttleman Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is to provide enduring benefit to the populations it serves. Its charitable focus areas are education, arts and museums, community building, basic human services, health care, and spirituality. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Tuttleman Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Tuttleman Foundation's EIN?
The Tuttleman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7715836. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Tuttleman 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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