Steven and Ilyse Teller Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Monica, California · EIN 26-3426699 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
11% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concern Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Cancer research | $110,500 |
| Oakwood School | North Hollywood, CA | Support school | $25,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Cancer research | $12,500 |
| Stephen Wise Temple | Los Angeles, CA | Support and assistance | $7,200 |
| Jewish Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Tower Cancer Research Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | Grants for clinical research, trials and patient support | $2,500 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Support and assistance | $2,500 |
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Support and assistance | $2,250 |
| American Red Cross | Los Angeles, CA | Support | $2,000 |
| Lafd Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Support | $2,000 |
| Archer School for Girls | Los Angeles, CA | Support school | $1,000 |
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | Support school | $1,000 |
| Beauty Bus Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Quality of life services for seriously ill individuals | $1,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Services | Los Angeles, CA | Support | $1,000 |
| Gw University | Washington, DC | Support | $1,000 |
| National Ms Society | New York, NY | Ms research | $500 |
| American Jewish University | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $500 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($30,100). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $207,550 | 27 |
| 2024 | $83,050 | 25 |
| 2023 | $110,100 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349104613
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3426699
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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