Tellis Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyEncino, California · EIN 85-1971001 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$265K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$292K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $100,000.
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
33% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Canyon High School Foundation | Chatsworth, CA | To fund exempt purpose activity | $125,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | To fund exempt purpose activity | $100,000 |
| Usc | Los Angeles, CA | To fund exempt purpose activity | $25,000 |
| Powered by Love | Scottsdale, AZ | To fund exempt purpose activity | $5,000 |
| International Refugee Assistance Project | New York, NY | To fund exempt purpose activity | $5,000 |
| UCLA | Los Angeles, CA | To fund exempt purpose activity | $4,900 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $264,900 | 6 |
| 2024 | $232,813 | 9 |
| 2023 | $91,342 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349104454
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-1971001
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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