TLG Family Foundation Inc
TLG Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New Rochelle, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $8,930 through 10 grants to charitable and educational recipients.
TLG Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: TLG Family Foundation Inc gave $9K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $893), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,930
- +644.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $893
- +48.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $480
- Total assets
- $886,432
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to TLG Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 150 Beechmont Dr, New Rochelle, NY 10804
Phone: (212) 518-3025
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who TLG Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UMass Amherst Foundation ($4K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Massachusetts, 45%; New York, 34%; Connecticut, 11%; Virginia, 5%; and Florida, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How TLG Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% of 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $17K (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UMass Amherst Foundation Amherst, MA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Buddhist Association of the United State Carmel, NY | Charitable | $2,020 |
| Yale New Haven, CT | Educational | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Water 22-3936753 New York, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | Charitable | $460 |
| American Friends of The Ocean Cleanup Oakland Park, FL | Charitable | $300 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY | Charitable | $50 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Charitable | $50 |
| Wikimedia Endowment San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $50 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $886,432 | $90,977 | $52,256 | $8,930 | 10 | $49,114 | $57,835 | $43,109 |
| 2024 | $829,194 | $240,439 | $79,768 | $1,200 | 2 | $79,518 | $210,189 | $35,977 |
| 2023 | $651,847 | $-68,986 | $54,729 | $3,631 | 8 | $37,973 | — | $33,933 |
| 2022 | $770,544 | $-45,950 | $60,516 | $11,022 | 2 | $51,236 | $3,816 | $36,273 |
| 2021 | $878,373 | $114,294 | $74,238 | $17,150 | 6 | — | $50,853 | $41,693 |
| 2020 | $837,599 | $92,689 | $37,952 | $1,130 | 5 | — | $63,887 | $38,812 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TLG Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations described as charitable and educational. Among the recipients, the Wikimedia Endowment says its mission is to provide a permanent fund to support current and future Wikimedia projects. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says its mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $8,930. Grants ranged from $50 to $4,000, with a median grant of $480. The largest awards included $4,000 to UMass Amherst Foundation for charitable purposes, $2,020 to Buddhist Association of the United State for charitable purposes, and $1,000 to Yale for educational purposes. Other listed recipients included Doctors Without Borders and Water 22-3936753, each receiving $500; The Salvation Army, $460; and American Friends of The Ocean Cleanup, $300.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Qian Cao as CEO and Elizabeth Fang Xu as CFO. Amanda Cao and Diana Cao are listed as directors.
TLG Family Foundation Inc is led by Qian Cao, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Qian Cao
CEO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Cao
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Cao
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Fang Xu
CFO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 TLG Family Foundation Inc
How much does TLG Family Foundation Inc give each year?
TLG Family Foundation Inc gave $9K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 2 grants.
What is TLG Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
TLG Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $480, and its average grant was $893, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does TLG Family Foundation Inc give grants?
TLG Family Foundation Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (34%) and Connecticut (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does TLG Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on TLG Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (9 grants).
Who are TLG Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
TLG Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include UMass Amherst Foundation ($4,000), Buddhist Association of the United State ($2,020) and Yale ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is TLG Family Foundation Inc?
TLG Family Foundation Inc reported $886K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does TLG Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations described as charitable and educational. Among the recipients, the Wikimedia Endowment says its mission is to provide a permanent fund to support current and future Wikimedia projects. St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from TLG Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated in its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is TLG Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
TLG Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2586309. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does TLG Family Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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