Private foundation · EIN 20-8060820 · Pebble Beach, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tyler Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $290K total, median $1,050. 78% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$290K
Median grant
$1,050
Stays in CA
78%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.6M

Grants paid in 2024

18 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Foundation for MontereyMonterey, CAGeneral Support$124K
Florida State University FdnTallahassee, FLGeneral Support$100K
Naval Postgraduate School FoundatioMonterey, CAGeneral Support$20K
Carmel High School FoundationCarmel, CAGeneral Support$20K
Carmel Bach FestivalCarmel, CAGeneral Support$5,000
Naval Postgraduate School FoundatioMonterey, CAGeneral Support$5,000
Pacific Repertory TheatreCarmel, CAGeneral Support$5,000
Monterey SymphonyCarmel, CAGeneral Support$2,000
Carmel High School FoundationCarmel, CAGeneral Support$1,100
Carmel Public Library FoundationCarmel, CAGeneral Support$1,000
Monterey Peninsula College FoundatiMonterey, CAGeneral Support$1,000
Del Monte Forest ConservancyPebble Beach, CAGeneral Support$1,000
Sigma Chi FoundationEvanston, ILGeneral Support$1,000
Pebble Beach Company FoundationPebble Beach, CAGeneral Support$1,000
Pi Beta PhiKansas City, MOGeneral Support$1,000
Casa Abrego Preservation FoundationCarmel, CAGeneral Support$500
Carmel FoundationCarmel, CAGeneral Support$500
Colonial Dames of AmericaWashington, DCGeneral Support$500

By state: California 14 · Florida 1 · Illinois 1 · Missouri 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Tyler Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pebble Beach, California, administered in care of William H Tyler, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Tyler Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Tyler Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $290K across 18 grants, a median of $1,050.

Where does Tyler Foundation give?

California (14 grants), Florida (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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