William H Tilley Family Foundation
The William H Tilley Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Alhambra, California. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return: the foundation reported that it liquidated in 2024 and transferred all remaining assets to a donor-advised fund for distribution to various 501(c)(3) organizations. It therefore appears to have wound down.
William H Tilley Family Foundation at a glance
In short: William H Tilley Family Foundation gave $9.8M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $1.2M), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,785,264
- +11412.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,223,158
- +9973.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $43,500
- Primary geography
- Virginia (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to William H Tilley Family Foundation
- 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. Its 2024 final filing says remaining assets were transferred to a donor-advised fund for distribution to various 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2200 West Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91803
Phone: (626) 576-0737
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William H Tilley Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Investments Donor Advised Funds ($9.2M). Together the top 8 received $9.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 62 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Alhambra, California. In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia and 5% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How William H Tilley Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2676% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2023) to $9.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $9.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Donor Advised Funds Arlington, VA | Charity | $9,214,355 |
| Golden Heart Ranch Hermosa Beach, CA | Charity | $355,909 |
| Akin Fertility Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $100,000 |
| Vision Mexico Arlington, VA | Charity | $75,000 |
| ZOE International Santa Clarita, CA | Charity | $12,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $12,000 |
| Hands 4HOPE LA North Hollywood, CA | Charity | $11,000 |
| YMCA of West San Gabriel Valley Alhambra, CA | Charity | $5,000 |
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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 | — | $258,369 | $9,861,807 | $9,785,264 | 8 | $9,788,170 | — | $450,420 |
| 2023 | $8,512,742 | $342,959 | $437,981 | $85,000 | 7 | $109,247 | $4,726 | $386,430 |
| 2022 | $7,600,109 | $425,339 | $666,151 | $294,800 | 16 | $422,001 | $178,039 | $411,259 |
| 2021 | $9,390,598 | $486,725 | $752,549 | $352,500 | 16 | $483,677 | $217,853 | $450,293 |
| 2020 | $8,585,712 | $410,566 | $716,059 | $327,500 | 15 | — | $118,296 | $363,032 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William H Tilley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $450K 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
The available grant records show support for charitable organizations, but the foundation’s own filing does not state a specific mission or focus area. Among its 2024 grantees, Golden Heart Ranch says it provides an inclusive residential community where young adults with special needs can live, learn, work, and socialize. Vision Mexico says it works against extreme poverty in Mexico and supports Mexican American development through education, health, and community programs. Zoe International describes its work as bringing the good news of Jesus Christ, ending child trafficking, and restoring survivors and at-risk orphans. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported eight grants totaling $9,785,264. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $9,214,355, with a median of $43,500. The largest listed grants were $9,214,355 to Fidelity Investments Donor Advised Funds, $355,909 to Golden Heart Ranch, $100,000 to Akin Fertility Foundation, and $75,000 to Vision Mexico. Other listed recipients were Zoe International ($12,000), Childrens Hospital Los Angeles ($12,000), Hands 4Hope LA ($11,000), and YMCA of West San Gabriel Valley ($5,000). The grants were reported for charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Tilley and Rebecca Snyder as directors, and Joanne Lee as treasurer.
William H Tilley Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Tilley
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rebecca Snyder
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joanne Lee
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jordana Matricardi (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Nicole R. Tilley (2020–2022) — President & Director
- Former: Brad R. Myers (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Victoria L. McHugh (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: James A. Dal Pozzo (2020) — CFO
- Former: Nadine B. Tilley (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $120K, to Nicole Tilley (President/Di). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about William H Tilley Family Foundation
How much does William H Tilley Family Foundation give each year?
William H Tilley Family Foundation gave $9.8M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $85K across 7 grants.
What is William H Tilley Family Foundation's typical grant size?
William H Tilley Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $43,500, and its average grant was $1,223,158, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William H Tilley Family Foundation give grants?
William H Tilley Family Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Arlington, VA (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does William H Tilley Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on William H Tilley Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (8 grants).
Who are William H Tilley Family Foundation's largest grantees?
William H Tilley Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Investments Donor Advised Funds ($9,214,355), Golden Heart Ranch ($355,909) and Akin Fertility Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does William H Tilley Family Foundation fund?
The available grant records show support for charitable organizations, but the foundation’s own filing does not state a specific mission or focus area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William H Tilley Family Foundation?
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 ↑
How much is William H Tilley Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, William H Tilley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $450K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is William H Tilley Family Foundation's EIN?
William H Tilley Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4659623. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does William H Tilley Family 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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