TLC Foundation

Grantmaker Milwaukee, WI EIN: 46-7334805

TLC Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $571K.

Key facts about TLC Foundation

In short: TLC Foundation gave $571K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $114K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
46-7334805
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$570,634
Grants made (2025)
5
Average grant
$114,127
Median grant
$56,561
Primary geography
Idaho (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$571K

-14.7% YoY

Grant Count

5

-16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$114K

+2.4% YoY

How TLC Foundation gives

  • Giving fell 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

States

Cities

BoiseMeridianEmmettKunaNampaCaldwellMiddleton

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$250K$500K$750K$1M9 grants2021 10 grants2022 7 grants2023 6 grants2024 5 grants2025

From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $571K (2025) to $804K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $571K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2025

Education Foundation for Joint School District #2 Inc: $276KEducation Foundation for JointSchool District #2 Inc$276KJust Strays Animal Foundation Inc: $195KJust Strays Animal FoundationInc$195KKuna Education Foundation Inc: $57KKuna Education Foundation Inc$57KEmmett Public School Foundation Inc: $23KEmmett Public SchoolFoundation Inc$23KBoise Public Schools Education Foundation Inc: $20KBoise Public Schools EducationFoundation Inc$20K

The largest 2025 recipient was Education Foundation for Joint School District #2 Inc ($276K). Together the top 5 received $571K.

Grant Size Distribution

37 grants across all recorded years

10<$50K12$50–100K13$100–250K2$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 13 grants of 37 (35%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Education Foundation for Joint School District #2 Inc Meridian, IDEducation - Meridian, ID$275,670
Just Strays Animal Foundation Inc Boise, IDAnimal Protection and Welfare, Specifically Cats$195,000
Kuna Education Foundation Inc Kuna, IDEducation - Kuna, ID$56,561
Emmett Public School Foundation Inc Emmett, IDEducation - Emmett, ID$23,044
Boise Public Schools Education Foundation Inc Boise, IDEducation - Boise, ID$20,359

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

TLC Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • US Bank NA

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    $127K (2021) → $129K (2025)

  • Maureen L Howe

    Grant Committee Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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

US Bank NA — Trustee: $129KUS Bank NATrustee$129K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $129K, to US Bank NA (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about TLC Foundation

How much does TLC Foundation give each year?

TLC Foundation gave $571K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2024 it gave $669K across 6 grants.

What is TLC Foundation's typical grant size?

TLC Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $56,561, and its average grant was $114,127, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.

Where does TLC Foundation give grants?

TLC Foundation gives mostly in Idaho: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (2 grants).

Does TLC Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on TLC Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.

Who are TLC Foundation's largest grantees?

TLC Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Education Foundation for Joint School District #2 Inc ($275,670), Just Strays Animal Foundation Inc ($195,000) and Kuna Education Foundation Inc ($56,561), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

What is TLC Foundation's EIN?

TLC Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-7334805. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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