David and Nicole Tepper Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyShort Hills, New Jersey · EIN 85-2618674 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$21.5M
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$150,000
Total assets$102.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $35,000 and $642,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
95% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina Educational Foundation | Columbia, SC | General support | $2,750,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Inc | Charlotte, NC | General support | $2,158,000 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc Inc | Raleigh, NC | General support | $2,051,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Nc Inc | Winston Salem, NC | General support | $1,394,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | General support | $1,230,000 |
| Vision to Learn | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $1,200,000 |
| Nourish Up | Charlotte, NC | General support | $1,115,000 |
| Global Empowerment Mission Inc | Doral, FL | General support | $1,100,000 |
| Harvest Hope Food Bank | Columbia, SC | General support | $1,059,300 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank Inc | Charleston, SC | General support | $885,600 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | Charlotte, NC | General support | $687,252 |
| Action Pathways Inc (Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast Nc) | Fayeteville, NC | General support | $642,500 |
| Manna Food Bank Inc | Mills River, NC | General support | $638,200 |
| Classroom Central Inc | Charlotte, NC | General support | $503,091 |
| United Jewish Charities of Greater Charlotte Inc | Charlotte, NC | General support | $496,000 |
| Inter-Faith Food Shuttle | Raleigh, NC | General support | $440,200 |
| Food Bank of the Albemarle | Elizabeth City, NC | General support | $425,300 |
| Feeding South Florida Inc | Pembroke Park, FL | General support | $422,500 |
| Atrium Health Foundation | Charlotte, NC | General support | $375,000 |
| Golden Harvest Food Bank Inc | Augusta, GA | General support | $297,500 |
| Cms Foundation | Charlotte, NC | General support | $250,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Dallas, TX | General support | $200,000 |
| Humane Society of Charlotte Inc | Charlotte, NC | General support | $156,250 |
| Samaritan's Feet International | Charlotte, NC | General support | $150,000 |
| The Steve Smith Family Foundation | Charlotte, NC | General support | $125,000 |
| Carolina Farm Trust Inc | Cornelius, NC | General support | $100,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Western North Carolina Inc | Charlotte, NC | General support | $100,000 |
| Receptions for Research - the Greg Olsen Foundation | Fort Lauderdale, FL | General support | $100,000 |
| Best Buddies International Inc | Miami, FL | General support | $50,000 |
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Foundation | Charlotte, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte Inc | Charlotte, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | New Brunswick, NJ | General support | $50,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation Inc | Palmetto Bay, FL | General support | $50,000 |
| Operation Warm Inc | Glen Mills, PA | General support | $48,996 |
| Johnson C Smith University | Charlotte, NC | General support | $35,000 |
| Dance for the Cure Inc | Hillsborough, NJ | General support | $30,000 |
| Cancer Services of Gaston County Inc | Gastonia, NC | General support | $25,000 |
| Charlotte Hornets Foundation Inc | Charlotte, NC | General support | $25,000 |
| Muggsy Bogues Family Foundation | Matthews, NC | General support | $12,000 |
| Feeding the Carolinas | Clemmons, NC | General support | $11,500 |
| Autism Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Generation We Inc | Charlotte, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Checkers Charitable Foundation | Charlotte, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation Inc | Palm Beach, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way Inc | Palm Beach, FL | General support | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,528,189 | 46 |
| 2024 | $12,917,323 | 51 |
| 2023 | $8,510,018 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632229349100223
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-2618674
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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