Tellus Educational Foundation
Historical FunderEl Segundo, California · EIN 26-1639171 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $48,000 and $692,393.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | C Andrew Waters |
|---|---|
| Address | 222 Pacific Coast Hwy, El Segundo CA 90245 |
| Phone | 8662974524 |
| waters@waterskraus.com | |
| Form and materials | Flexible |
| Deadlines | Rolling |
| Restrictions | Per Discussion |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Witwaters Fund | New York, NY | Scholarships | $692,393 |
| UNC Gillings School | Chapel Hill, NC | Scholarships | $667,777 |
| St Andrews School | Middletown, DE | Scholarships | $48,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,408,170 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 29, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202413039349100901
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1639171
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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