The Tally Foundation
Invitation OnlyMalvern, Pennsylvania · EIN 27-5271301 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$412K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $20,000.
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
24% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark School | Media, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $40,000 |
| Episcopal Academy | Newtown Square, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $40,000 |
| Willistown Conservation Trust | Newtown Square, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $30,000 |
| Grier School | Tyrone, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $25,000 |
| Mark Day School | San Rafael, CA | Damon kerby fund for financial aid | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Philadelphia, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $25,000 |
| Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines | Pottstown, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $25,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Kennett Square, PA | Friend of new bolton center | $20,000 |
| American Wild Horse Campaign | Davis, CA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $20,000 |
| Westtown School | West Chester, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $16,000 |
| Salt River Wild Horses | Phoenix, AZ | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $15,000 |
| Brandywine Conservancy | Chadds Ford, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $10,000 |
| Episcopal Academy | Newtown Square, PA | Horizons | $10,000 |
| Franklin & Marshall College | Lancaster, PA | Grant ot another 501(C)(3) org | $10,000 |
| Franklin & Marshall Diplomat Athletic Club | Lancaster, PA | Support of women's soccer team | $10,000 |
| Historic Sugartown | Malvern, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $10,000 |
| Cyccm Sailing Foundation | Cape May, NJ | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $10,000 |
| Kieve Wavus Education Inc | Nobleboro, ME | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | Philadelphia, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $8,000 |
| The Barn at Spring Brook Farm | West Chester, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $8,000 |
| Philabundance | Philadelphia, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $8,000 |
| Jefferson Hospital | Philadelphia, PA | Kimmel cancer center | $7,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $5,000 |
| Chester Charter School for the Arts | Media, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $5,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank | Exton, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $5,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Friends of the ryan vetrinary hospit | $5,000 |
| Nj Audubon Society | Bernardsville, NJ | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Delaware County | Media, PA | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $3,000 |
| Marine Mammal Stranding Center | Brigantine, NJ | Grant to another 501(C)(3) org | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $412,000 | 29 |
| 2024 | $388,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $345,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600699349100510
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-5271301
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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