The Tambur Family Foundation
Historical FunderWilkes Barre, Pennsylvania · EIN 68-0616241 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$81K
Organizations funded79
Typical grant$500
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ROBERT L TAMBUR |
|---|---|
| Address | 1140 ROUTE 315, WILKES BARRE PA 18711 |
| Phone | 5708259501 |
| Form and materials | REQUESTS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING. |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS. |
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
8% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friedman Jewish Community Center | Kingston, PA | Charitable | $12,725 |
| Kings College | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $5,500 |
| All About Kids Bicycles | Scranton, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Penn State University | University Park, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wyoming Valley Cyc | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitalbe | $3,000 |
| Bold Gold Broadcast Media | Honesdale, PA | Chartiable | $2,500 |
| Marywood University | Scranton, PA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Luzerne Foundation | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $2,250 |
| Keystone College | Laplume, PA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Lccc Foundation | Nanticoke, PA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Valley in Motion | Mayfield, PA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Luzerne Foundation | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $1,750 |
| Geisinger Health Foundation | Danville, PA | Charitable | $1,667 |
| Casa of Luzerne County | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Diocese of Scranton Vocations | Scranton, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Helping Hands Society | Hazleton, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Indo American Community of Scranton | Dunmore, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Keystone Mission | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Nativity Miguel School | Dunmore, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Kiss Theater | Wilkes Barre Township, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lcc Foundation | Nanticoke, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Osterhout Free Library | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lcc Alumni Association | Nanticoke, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Nrci- Celebration of Hope | Scranton, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Pa Inclusive | Pittston, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Cancer Wellness Center of Nepa | Forty Fort, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wv Habitat for Humanity | Nanticoke, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Aj Rinaldi Foundation for Children With Cancer | Scranton, PA | Charitable | $750 |
| John Beno Borzell Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament | Wyoming, PA | Charitable | $750 |
| Martz Bus-Frank & Dottie Henry Golf Tournament | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $750 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters of Nepa | Forty Fort, PA | Charitable | $500 |
| Blue Ridge Trail Pink and Blue | Mountain Top, PA | Charitable | $500 |
| Camp Freedom | Allentown, PA | Charitable | $500 |
| Diocese of Scranton | Scranton, PA | Charitable | $500 |
| Downtown Pittston Partnership | Pittston, PA | Charitable | $500 |
| Farm Arts Collective | Damascus, PA | Charitable | $500 |
| Flag | Colleyville, TX | Charitable | $500 |
| Greater Pittston Santa Squad | Pittston, PA | Charitable | $500 |
| Greater Wyoming Valley YMCA | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $500 |
| Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $500 |
| Miles for Michael | Yatesville, PA | Charitable | $500 |
| Mountaintop Area Little League | Mountaintop, PA | Charitable | $500 |
| Pittston Festival Association | Pittston, PA | Charitable | $500 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Boone, IA | Charitable | $500 |
| Penn College | Williamsport, PA | Charitable | $500 |
| Dinners for Kids | Edwardsville, PA | Charitable | $450 |
| Women's Resource Center | Scranton, PA | Charitable | $350 |
| Coffee Inclusive | Pittston, PA | Charitable | $300 |
| Gwa | West Pittston, PA | Charitable | $300 |
| Allied Services Foundation | Clarks Summit, PA | Charitable | $250 |
| Brian Mattas Memorial Fund | Bethel, PA | Charitable | $250 |
| All One Charities Foundation | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $250 |
| Childrens Service Center | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $250 |
| Family Service Association Northeastern Pa | Wilkes Barre, PA | Charitable | $250 |
| Everhart Museum | Scranton, PA | Charitable | $250 |
| Greater Pittston Meals on Wheels | Pittston, PA | Charitable | $250 |
| Geisinger Foundation | Danville, PA | Charitable | $250 |
Showing the 60 largest of 79 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,337 | 79 |
| 2023 | $80,300 | 80 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532179349101278
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 68-0616241
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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