The Tepper Foundation
The Tepper Foundation
Livingston, NJ, US
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a.k.a TTF
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
22-3500313
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
The Tepper Foundation
Livingston, NJ, US
•
a.k.a TTF
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
22-3500313
•
•
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
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The Tepper Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in New York, New Jersey, and Washington, DC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
At The Tepper Foundation, we support organizations working on the frontlines to expand opportunity — from promoting food and housing security to protecting fundamental rights. By working hand-in-hand with our grantee partners, we identify needs in communities and strive to meet them. We are also responsive to moments of great need; quickly deploying resources in the wake of unforeseen crises and natural disasters through our nimble approach to giving.
Cause Areas
3
Foundations
Food banks
Homeless shelters
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Populations
1
Economically disadvantaged people
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BLUE MERIDIAN PARTNERS INC
$109.3M
27%
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
$70.6M
18%
THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$12.9M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
148
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$96.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Tepper Foundation?
No. The Tepper Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Tepper Foundation give?
The Tepper Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in New York, New Jersey, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Tepper Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Tepper Foundation fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Tepper Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Tepper Foundation awarded about 150 grants, totaling nearly $87 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Tepper Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Tepper Foundation awarded grants to about 240 grantees. Recent grantees include BLUE MERIDIAN PARTNERS INC, CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, and THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Tepper Foundation?
The Tepper Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.