Private foundation · EIN 85-2618674 · Short Hills, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

David and Nicole Tepper Charitable Foundation Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 46 grants paid, $22M total, median $153K. 4% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
46
$22M
Median grant
$153K
Stays in NJ
4%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$71M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of South Carolina Educational FoundationColumbia, SCGeneral support$2.8M
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina IncCharlotte, NCGeneral support$2.2M
Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc IncRaleigh, NCGeneral support$2.1M
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Nc IncWinston Salem, NCGeneral support$1.4M
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County IncWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral support$1.2M
Vision to LearnLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$1.2M
Nourish UpCharlotte, NCGeneral support$1.1M
Global Empowerment Mission IncDoral, FLGeneral support$1.1M
Harvest Hope Food BankColumbia, SCGeneral support$1.1M
Lowcountry Food Bank IncCharleston, SCGeneral support$886K
Foundation for the CarolinasCharlotte, NCGeneral support$687K
Action Pathways Inc (second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast Nc)Fayeteville, NCGeneral support$643K
Manna Food Bank IncMills River, NCGeneral support$638K
Classroom Central IncCharlotte, NCGeneral support$503K
United Jewish Charities of Greater Charlotte IncCharlotte, NCGeneral support$496K
Inter-Faith Food ShuttleRaleigh, NCGeneral support$440K
Food Bank of the AlbemarleElizabeth City, NCGeneral support$425K
Feeding South Florida IncPembroke Park, FLGeneral support$423K
Atrium Health FoundationCharlotte, NCGeneral support$375K
Golden Harvest Food Bank IncAugusta, GAGeneral support$298K
Cms FoundationCharlotte, NCGeneral support$250K
American Heart Association IncDallas, TXGeneral support$200K
Humane Society of Charlotte IncCharlotte, NCGeneral support$156K
Samaritan's Feet InternationalCharlotte, NCGeneral support$150K
The Steve Smith Family FoundationCharlotte, NCGeneral support$125K
Carolina Farm Trust IncCornelius, NCGeneral support$100K
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Western North Carolina IncCharlotte, NCGeneral support$100K
Receptions for Research - the Greg Olsen FoundationFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$100K
Best Buddies International IncMiami, FLGeneral support$50K
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police FoundationCharlotte, NCGeneral support$50K
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte IncCharlotte, NCGeneral support$50K
Rutgers University FoundationNew Brunswick, NJGeneral support$50K
The Everglades Foundation IncPalmetto Bay, FLGeneral support$50K
Operation Warm IncGlen Mills, PAGeneral support$49K
Johnson C Smith UniversityCharlotte, NCGeneral support$35K
Dance for the Cure IncHillsborough, NJGeneral support$30K
Cancer Services of Gaston County IncGastonia, NCGeneral support$25K
Charlotte Hornets Foundation IncCharlotte, NCGeneral support$25K
Muggsy Bogues Family FoundationMatthews, NCGeneral support$12K
Feeding the CarolinasClemmons, NCGeneral support$12K
Autism CharlotteCharlotte, NCGeneral support$10K
Edward Charles FoundationBeverly Hills, CAGeneral support$10K
Generation We IncCharlotte, NCGeneral support$10K
Checkers Charitable FoundationCharlotte, NCGeneral support$5,000
Palm Beach Country Club Foundation IncPalm Beach, FLGeneral support$2,000
Town of Palm Beach United Way IncPalm Beach, FLGeneral support$2,000

By state: North Carolina 28 · South Carolina 3 · Florida 8 · California 2 · Georgia 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

David and Nicole Tepper Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Short Hills, New Jersey, administered in care of Co Appaloosa Management Lp, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 David and Nicole Tepper Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 David and Nicole Tepper Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $22M across 46 grants, a median of $153K.

Where does David and Nicole Tepper Charitable Foundation Inc give?

North Carolina (28 grants), South Carolina (3 grants), Florida (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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