TTEC Foundation
TTEC Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing describes direct charitable activity supporting an annual Spirit of the Seasons event for students and families, along with a construction project, renovation, or educational-equipment gift to Denver Public Schools.
TTEC Foundation at a glance
In short: TTEC Foundation gave $73K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Missouri. 52% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $72,810
- -24.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,034
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $5,636
- -59.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (12 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (21% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to TTEC Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who TTEC Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Merit Scholarship Corporation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 148 grants of 148 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Missouri (21%), Pennsylvania (16%), Georgia (8%), Texas (8%), and Arizona (8%). Listed grants also included recipients in Illinois, West Virginia, Florida, and Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is TTEC Foundation open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 23 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 39% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 52% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2025) to $151K (2022). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Merit Scholarship Corporation Evanston, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,200 |
| Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc Atlanta, GA | Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities Adopt-A-Family Program | $3,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star Dallas, TX | Back-to-School Fest & School Supply Drive | $3,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks Inc Springfield, MO | Moments That Matter - Monthly Match Activities | $3,000 |
| Charleroi Area El Ctr Charleroi, PA | Date Night | $3,000 |
| Charleston Catholic High School Charleston, WV | HOPE Project | $3,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates of Southwest MIS Springfield, MO | CASA Clubhouse | $3,000 |
| Deltona Middle School Deltona, FL | PBIS School Literacy Program | $3,000 |
| East End United Community Center Uniontown, PA | Building Our Outdoor Environment | $3,000 |
| Family Violence Center Inc Springfield, MO | Harmony House FAMILY ADVOCACY Program | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,636 | $94,324 | $104,260 | $72,810 | 24 | $101,129 | $376 |
| 2024 | $13,962 | $132,660 | $142,085 | $96,992 | 32 | $139,181 | $1,212 |
| 2023 | $23,387 | $146,054 | $124,564 | $88,869 | 26 | $121,565 | $687 |
| 2022 | $1,897 | $185,137 | $169,743 | $150,885 | 31 | $166,595 | $185 |
| 2021 | $4,503 | $138,200 | $154,903 | $143,010 | 35 | $151,732 | $411 |
| 2020 | $3,206 | $116,100 | $121,071 | $109,858 | 12 | — | $256 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TTEC Foundation reported a distributable amount of $376 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
The foundation’s filing describes its Spirit of the Seasons event and support for Denver Public Schools, but does not state a broader mission. Its 2025 grants included school literacy and outdoor-environment projects, youth activities, support for children and families, and a scholarship program.
Among its grantees, National Merit Scholarship Corporation says its mission is to recognize and honor academically talented U.S. students through nationwide scholarship programs. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks says it provides professionally supported one-to-one relationships for children facing adversity. Southwest Human Development says it strengthens the foundation Arizona’s children need for a great start in life. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $72,810. Grants ranged from $1,610 to $5,200, with a median of $3,000. The largest grant was $5,200 to National Merit Scholarship Corporation for general and unrestricted purposes. Other examples include $3,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star for a back-to-school festival and school-supply drive, $3,000 to Family Violence Center for its Family Advocacy Program, and $3,000 to Girls on the Run of Southwest Missouri for access and financial assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Judith Almendra (director, president, and secretary); Laura Butler, Diana Costelha, David Murashige, and Kenneth D. Tuchman (directors); Margaret McLean (director and president); Edward McMurray (secretary); and Noel Plasencia (treasurer).
TTEC Foundation is led by Judith Almendra, Director, President & Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judith Almendra
Director, President & Secretary
Director → Director, President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret McLean
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth D Tuchman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Murashige
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Butler
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana Costelha
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward McMurray
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noel Plasencia
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Rich Herbst (2020–2024) — Director, President & Secretary
- Former: Chuck Koskovich (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Michael Wellman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Regina Paolillo (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sean Erickson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Marty DeGhetto (2020–2021) — Director
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 TTEC Foundation
How much does TTEC Foundation give each year?
TTEC Foundation gave $73K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $97K across 32 grants.
What is TTEC Foundation's typical grant size?
TTEC Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,034, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from TTEC Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does TTEC Foundation give grants?
TTEC Foundation's top state is Missouri, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (16%) and Georgia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, MO (4 grants), Dallas, TX (2 grants) and Concord, NC (2 grants).
Does TTEC Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of TTEC Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are TTEC Foundation's largest grantees?
TTEC Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include National Merit Scholarship Corporation ($5,200), Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc ($3,000) and Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is TTEC Foundation?
TTEC Foundation reported $6K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $101K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $376 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does TTEC Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its Spirit of the Seasons event and support for Denver Public Schools, but does not state a broader mission. Its 2025 grants included school literacy and outdoor-environment projects, youth activities, support for children and families, and a scholarship program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from TTEC Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is TTEC Foundation's EIN?
TTEC Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8954966. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does TTEC 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). TTEC Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ttec-foundation-morg_c677aadb6823442892b33ea264b01268
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