Tyler Charitable Foundation
Tyler Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lakeville, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $10K.
Tyler Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Tyler Charitable Foundation gave $10K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $9,878
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- Average grant
- $4,939
- Median grant
- $4,939
- Primary geography
- New York (99% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Tyler Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Dieu Donne Paper Mill Inc ($10K). Together the top 2 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Tyler Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 888% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $10K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dieu Donne Paper Mill Inc Brooklyn, NY | Operating support | $9,778 |
| Northwest Conn Community Foundation Torrington, CT | General support | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $3,100 | $12,913 | $9,878 | 2 | $12,913 | — |
| 2022 | $9,813 | $2,500 | $60 | — | — | — | $469 |
| 2021 | $7,373 | — | $60 | — | — | — | $365 |
| 2020 | $7,433 | — | $1,684 | $1,000 | 1 | — | $412 |
| 2019 | $9,117 | — | $883 | — | — | — | $473 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tyler Charitable Foundation is led by Sarah W Laser, President & Secretary on the 2023 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Sarah W Laser
President & Secretary
New on the 2023 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth E Tyler
Chairperson
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Sarah W Laser ao (2021–2022) — President & Secretary
- Former: Marabeth Cohen-Tyler Dc'd (2021) — President & Secretary
- Former: Marabeth Cohen-Tyler (2019–2020) — President & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Tyler Charitable Foundation
How much does Tyler Charitable Foundation give each year?
Tyler Charitable Foundation gave $10K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tyler Charitable Foundation operate?
Tyler Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, New York.
What is Tyler Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Tyler Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2357864. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 19, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work Tyler Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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