TPC Foundation Inc
TPC Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Trabuco Canyon, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including groups working in animal welfare, environmental education, water, Druze community life, and veterans’ healthcare.
TPC Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: TPC Foundation Inc gave $260K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state California. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $260,399
- +173.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +77.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,275
- +53.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,050
- Total assets
- $5,207,317
- +3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (8 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to TPC Foundation Inc
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 796, Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678
Phone: (949) 350-2518
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who TPC Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Concern for Animals ($60K). Together the top 10 received $215K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 48 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in California (37%), Washington (27%), Illinois (13%), Maryland (8%), and Massachusetts (8%). The listed grants also included a $10,000 award to Banderas Bay in Portland, Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is TPC Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 16 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2023) to $297K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $260K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Concern for Animals Olympia, WA | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Burr Ridge, IL | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Charity Water Hagerstown, MD | Charitable | $20,000 |
| American Druze Society Weymouth, MA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Earthroots Field School Inc Trabuco Canyon, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA Inc Laguna Hills, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Frosted Faces Foundation Ramona, CA | Charitable | $10,299 |
| Pet Project Foundation San Clemente, CA | Charitable | $10,100 |
| Animal People Clinton, WA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Banderas Bay Portland, OR | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 | $5,207,317 | $268,759 | $328,213 | $260,399 | 16 | $282,053 | $224,723 | $219,016 |
| 2023 | $5,027,973 | $159,416 | $142,427 | $95,151 | 9 | $97,422 | $117,037 | $213,327 |
| 2022 | $4,633,159 | $119,718 | $328,804 | $297,303 | 23 | $300,528 | $92,791 | $236,844 |
| 2021 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $27,468 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TPC Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $219K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions include animal care and welfare, environmental stewardship education, Druze religious and cultural education and charitable work, and veterans’ healthcare and services. For example, Concern for Animals describes providing pet care to disadvantaged animals, while Earthroots Field School describes fostering environmental stewardship through nature and community connection.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $260,399 across 16 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $60,000, with a median grant of $10,050. Notable recipients included Concern for Animals ($60,000), Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ($35,000), Charity Water ($20,000), American Druze Society ($20,000), Earthroots Field School Inc ($20,000), and The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA Inc ($20,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nedal Makarem as president and director and Kathryn Lee as secretary and CFO.
TPC Foundation Inc is led by Nedal Makarem, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nedal Makarem
President & Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Lee
Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 TPC Foundation Inc
How much does TPC Foundation Inc give each year?
TPC Foundation Inc gave $260K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $95K across 9 grants.
What is TPC Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
TPC Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,050, and its average grant was $16,275, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from TPC Foundation Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does TPC Foundation Inc give grants?
TPC Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (27%) and Illinois (13%).
Does TPC Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on TPC Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (15 grants).
Who are TPC Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
TPC Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Concern for Animals ($60,000), Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ($35,000) and Charity Water ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is TPC Foundation Inc?
TPC Foundation Inc reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $282K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $219K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does TPC Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions include animal care and welfare, environmental stewardship education, Druze religious and cultural education and charitable work, and veterans’ healthcare and services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from TPC Foundation Inc?
The foundation states 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 TPC Foundation Inc's EIN?
TPC Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-2006619. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does TPC 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). TPC Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tpc-foundation-inc-morg_1f030426a4f44b529574cdb5b1f6d8aa
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