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William & Karen Tell Foundation: 91 grants to organizations, $97,190 (tax year ended December 2025)

William & Karen Tell Foundation, a private foundation in Wilmington, DE, paid 91 grants to organizations totaling $97,190 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on September 22, 2026. The largest was $11,000 to New Dominion Chorale Inc in McLean, VA for general & unrestricted.

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EIN
222777617
Based in
Wilmington, DE
Assets
$5,493,287
Grants paid
$97,190
Tax year ended
December 2025

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025

From the Form 990-PF filed September 22, 2026, IRS object ID 202632659349101108. It reported $97,190 in grants paid; 91 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
New Dominion Chorale IncMcLean, VAGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$11,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Symphony SocietyHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
International Printing Museum FoundationCommerce, CAGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
All Saints ChurchChevy Chase, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$9,500apps.irs.gov
The Thaddeus Stevens School IncEast Burke, VTGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
Commentary IncNew York, NYGeneral & UnrestrictedReligion-related$3,000apps.irs.gov
American Film Institute IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$2,500apps.irs.gov
Montgomery County Humane Society IncRockville, MDGeneral & UnrestrictedAnimal-related$2,500apps.irs.gov
Academy FoundationBeverly Hills, CAGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$2,000apps.irs.gov
International Society of Black Latinos IsblLos Angeles, CAEthio Women's FundEducation$2,000apps.irs.gov
International Society of Black Latinos IsblLos Angeles, CAShe Rises Ethiopian InitiativeEducation$2,000apps.irs.gov
Torrance Rose Float Association IncTorrance, CAGeneral & UnrestrictedRecreation and sports$2,000apps.irs.gov
Museum AssociatesLos Angeles, CAGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$1,300apps.irs.gov
Theatre LabWashington, DCGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$1,290apps.irs.gov
Armand Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center inLos Angeles, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,250apps.irs.gov
Center for Orangutan and Chimpanzee Conservation IWauchula, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Create Arts Center IncSilver Spring, MDGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$1,000apps.irs.gov
Crossroads Jobs IncLeesburg, VAGeneral & UnrestrictedEmployment$1,000apps.irs.gov
Drikung Meditation Center IncDanvers, MAGeneral & UnrestrictedReligion-related$1,000apps.irs.gov
KCRW Foundation IncSanta Monica, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Midnight MissionLos Angeles, CAGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$1,000apps.irs.gov
Montgomery College Foundation IncRockville, MDGeneral & UnrestrictedEducation$1,000apps.irs.gov
Rhode Island School of DesignProvidence, RIGeneral & UnrestrictedEducation$1,000apps.irs.gov
Second Chances IncSomerville, MAGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$1,000apps.irs.gov
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USALaguna Hills, CAGeneral & UnrestrictedAnimal-related$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Shepherds Table IncSilver Spring, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Tibet Elderly Help IncCambridge, MAGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$1,000apps.irs.gov
Tibetan Language InstituteHamilton, MTGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$1,000apps.irs.gov
University of California Berkeley FoundationBerkeley, CAUC Choral Ensembles FUNDEducation$1,000apps.irs.gov
Phillips CollectionWashington, DCGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$600apps.irs.gov
Alliance To Protect Nantucket Sound IncHyannis, MAGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$500apps.irs.gov
Baltimore City Community CollegeBaltimore, MDWBJC-FM Classical Music Radio Station of Baltimore City Community College Fund$500apps.irs.gov
Chapel & York Us Foundation IncNew York, NYCathedral music trust fundPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$500apps.irs.gov
Christ Episcopal ChurchGreenwich, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$500apps.irs.gov
Claremont Institute for the Study of StatesmanshipClaremont, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$500apps.irs.gov
Corpus Christi WatershedCorp Christi, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedReligion-related$500apps.irs.gov
Every OrgSan Francisco, CANo Billionaires Playground - RFK For the CommunityPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$500apps.irs.gov
Hortulus IncGreenwich, CTGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$500apps.irs.gov
Houston Botanic GardenHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$500apps.irs.gov
Houston Zoo IncHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedAnimal-related$500apps.irs.gov
Institute On Religion & DemocracyWashington, DCGeneral & UnrestrictedCivil rights, social action and advocacy$500apps.irs.gov
Menil Foundation IncHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$500apps.irs.gov
Musical Arts International IncSilver Spring, MDGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$500apps.irs.gov
Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral & UnrestrictedEducation$500apps.irs.gov
World at Ease IncSilver Spring, MDGeneral & UnrestrictedPublic and societal benefit$500apps.irs.gov
Tommys Pantry IncSilver Spring, MDGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$450apps.irs.gov
California Alumni AssociationBerkeley, CAGeneral & UnrestrictedEducation$400apps.irs.gov
Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$350apps.irs.gov
Washington Drama Society IncWashington, DCGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$350apps.irs.gov
Association of Anglican MusiciansNorwalk, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$300apps.irs.gov
Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$300apps.irs.gov
National Museum of Women in the Arts IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$300apps.irs.gov
Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$300apps.irs.gov
The Art League IncAlexandria, VAGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$300apps.irs.gov
Alley Cat Allies IncorporatedBethesda, MDGeneral & UnrestrictedAnimal-related$250apps.irs.gov
Alley TheatreHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$250apps.irs.gov
American Choral DirectorsOklahoma City, OKGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$250apps.irs.gov
Beagle Freedom ProjectValley Village, CAGeneral & UnrestrictedAnimal-related$250apps.irs.gov
Cornell Laboratory of OrnithologyIthaca, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$250apps.irs.gov
Montgomery County Parks Foundation IncWheaton, MDGeneral & UnrestrictedPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$250apps.irs.gov
Nature ConservancyArlington, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$250apps.irs.gov
Olney Theatre CorporationOlney, MDGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$250apps.irs.gov
Open Primaries Education FundNew York, NYGeneral & UnrestrictedCommunity improvement and capacity building$250apps.irs.gov
Reading Is Fundamental IncWashington, DCGeneral & UnrestrictedEducation$250apps.irs.gov
Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte NCCharlotte, NCGeneral & UnrestrictedReligion-related$250apps.irs.gov
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$250apps.irs.gov
Western Pennsylvania ConservancyPittsburgh, PAGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$250apps.irs.gov
Burtonsville Players IncLaurel, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$200apps.irs.gov
Chamber Music Houston IncHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$200apps.irs.gov
Choristers GuildDallas, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$200apps.irs.gov
Houston Audubon SocietyHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$200apps.irs.gov
Houston Tuesday Musical ClubHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$200apps.irs.gov
Minnesota Public RadioSaint Paul, MNYour Classical Radio FUNDArts, culture and humanities$200apps.irs.gov
St Albans Episcopal ChurchAnnandale, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$200apps.irs.gov
The International Rhino FoundationFort Worth, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedAnimal-related$200apps.irs.gov
Transformer IncWashington, DCGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$200apps.irs.gov
Wildlife Conservation Network IncSan Francisco, CARhino Recovery FundAnimal-related$200apps.irs.gov
The American Spectator Foundation Don RieckAlexandria, VAGeneral & UnrestrictedEducation$150apps.irs.gov
Childhelp IncPhoenix, AZGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$100apps.irs.gov
Church Music InstituteDallas, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedReligion-related$100apps.irs.gov
DC Bird AllianceWashington, DCGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$100apps.irs.gov
Friends of Sligo CreekTakoma Park, MDGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$100apps.irs.gov
Humane World for Animals IncWashington, DCGeneral & UnrestrictedAnimal-related$100apps.irs.gov
International Fund for Animal Welfare IncYarmouth Port, MAGeneral & UnrestrictedAnimal-related$100apps.irs.gov
Lab Rescue of LRCP IncorporatedAnnandale, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$100apps.irs.gov
Montgomery Preservation IncRockville, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$100apps.irs.gov
National Association of Railroad PassengersWashington, DCGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$100apps.irs.gov
National Park FoundationWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$100apps.irs.gov
National Parks Conservation AssociationWashington, DCGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$100apps.irs.gov
WetaArlington, VAWETA Classical 90.9 FM FUND$100apps.irs.gov
Wild Ones -- Natural Landscapers LTDNeenah, WIGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$100apps.irs.gov

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024

From the Form 990-PF filed November 7, 2025, IRS object ID 202503119349101205. It reported $95,715 in grants paid; 81 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Houston Symphony SocietyHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
International Printing Museum FoundationCommerce, CAGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
All Saints ChurchChevy Chase, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$7,500apps.irs.gov
Houston Grand Opera Association IncHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Commentary IncNew York, NYGeneral & UnrestrictedReligion-related$4,000apps.irs.gov
St Luke SchoolMcLean, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$4,000apps.irs.gov
Center for Orangutan and Chimpanzee Conservation IWauchula, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500apps.irs.gov
Montgomery County Humane Society IncRockville, MDGeneral & UnrestrictedAnimal-related$2,500apps.irs.gov
New Dominion Chorale IncMcLean, VAGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$2,500apps.irs.gov
Rhode Island School of DesignProvidence, RIGeneral & UnrestrictedEducation$2,500apps.irs.gov
St Marys Foundation IncArlington, VASalisbury Pilgrimage$2,500apps.irs.gov
International Society of Black Latinos IsblLos Angeles, CAFunds For Ethio Women per Haimanot HabtuEducation$2,000apps.irs.gov
International Society of Black Latinos IsblLos Angeles, CAFunds For Ethiopian Women project per Haimanot HebtuEducation$2,000apps.irs.gov
Torrance Rose Float Association IncTorrance, CAGeneral & UnrestrictedRecreation and sports$2,000apps.irs.gov
Your Dogs Friend IncRockville, MDGeneral & UnrestrictedAnimal-related$2,000apps.irs.gov
Museum AssociatesLos Angeles, CAGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$1,300apps.irs.gov
Theatre LabWashington, DCSend a Kid to Theatre Camp 2024 CampaignArts, culture and humanities$1,290apps.irs.gov
Armand Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center inLos Angeles, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,250apps.irs.gov
Academy FoundationBeverly Hills, CAFunds to support Academy MuseumArts, culture and humanities$1,000apps.irs.gov
Alliance To Protect Nantucket Sound IncHyannis, MAGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$1,000apps.irs.gov
American Kidney Fund IncRockville, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Children InternationalKansas City, MOGeneral & UnrestrictedInternational, foreign affairs and national security$1,000apps.irs.gov
Church Music Association of America IncMcMinnville, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Crossroads Jobs IncLeesburg, VAGeneral & UnrestrictedEmployment$1,000apps.irs.gov
Drikung Meditation Center IncDanvers, MAGeneral & UnrestrictedReligion-related$1,000apps.irs.gov
KCRW Foundation IncSanta Monica, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History FoundLos Angeles, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Midnight MissionLos Angeles, CABeach Cities Lodge Scholarship FundHuman services$1,000apps.irs.gov
Mighty WritersPhiladelphia, PAGeneral & UnrestrictedEducation$1,000apps.irs.gov
Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation of the DWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Second Chances IncSomerville, MAGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$1,000apps.irs.gov
Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
SoulsvilleMemphis, TNStax Music Academy Scholarship FundArts, culture and humanities$1,000apps.irs.gov
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USALaguna Hills, CAGeneral & UnrestrictedAnimal-related$1,000apps.irs.gov
Tibet Elderly Help IncCambridge, MAGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$1,000apps.irs.gov
Tibetan Language InstituteHamilton, MTGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$1,000apps.irs.gov
Claremont Institute for the Study of StatesmanshipClaremont, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$600apps.irs.gov
Chapel & York Us Foundation IncNew York, NYCATHEDRAL MUSIC TRUST FundPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$500apps.irs.gov
Corpus Christi WatershedCorp Christi, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedReligion-related$500apps.irs.gov
Freedom ReadsHamden, CTGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$500apps.irs.gov
Hortulus IncGreenwich, CTGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$500apps.irs.gov
Houston Botanic GardenHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$500apps.irs.gov
Houston Public Media FoundationHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$500apps.irs.gov
Houston Zoo IncHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedAnimal-related$500apps.irs.gov
Internet ArchiveSan Francisco, CAGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$500apps.irs.gov
Menil Foundation IncHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$500apps.irs.gov
Minnesota Public RadioSaint Paul, MNClassical Music ProgramArts, culture and humanities$500apps.irs.gov
Montgomery College Foundation IncRockville, MDGeneral & UnrestrictedEducation$500apps.irs.gov
Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the UnionMount Vernon, VAGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$500apps.irs.gov
Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$350apps.irs.gov
Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$300apps.irs.gov
4 Pits Sake RescueSaint Paul, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$250apps.irs.gov
Alley Cat Allies IncorporatedBethesda, MDGeneral & UnrestrictedAnimal-related$250apps.irs.gov
Alley TheatreHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$250apps.irs.gov
Anacostia Watershed Society IncBladensburg, MDGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$250apps.irs.gov
Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County IncGaithersburg, MDGeneral & UnrestrictedAnimal-related$250apps.irs.gov
Baltimore City Community CollegeBaltimore, MDWBJC-FM Station Fund$250apps.irs.gov
Beagle Freedom ProjectValley VLG, CAGeneral & UnrestrictedAnimal-related$250apps.irs.gov
Montgomery County Parks Foundation IncWheaton, MDGeneral & UnrestrictedPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$250apps.irs.gov
National Association for Music EducationHerndon, VAGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$250apps.irs.gov
Pomona CollegeClaremont, CAFunds directed to Philosophy Department led by Dr. Ellie AndersonEducation$250apps.irs.gov
Royal School of Church MusicDurham, NCGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$250apps.irs.gov
Saving Lives Animal Rescue of Stanislaus CountySalida, CAGeneral & UnrestrictedAnimal-related$250apps.irs.gov
Silhouette Stages IncEllicott City, MDFunds for the Production of PUFFSArts, culture and humanities$250apps.irs.gov
American Choral DirectorsOklahoma City, OKGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$200apps.irs.gov
Anglican House Media Ministry IncNewport Beach, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$200apps.irs.gov
Association of Anglican MusiciansNorwalk, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$200apps.irs.gov
Chamber Music Houston IncHouston, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$200apps.irs.gov
Choristers GuildDallas, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$200apps.irs.gov
St Andrews AcademyChester, CAGeneral & UnrestrictedEducation$200apps.irs.gov
Church Music InstituteDallas, TXGeneral & UnrestrictedReligion-related$150apps.irs.gov
Howard County Historical Society IncEllicott, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$125apps.irs.gov
Childhelp IncPhoenix, AZGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$100apps.irs.gov
Humane World for Animals IncWashington, DCGeneral & UnrestrictedAnimal-related$100apps.irs.gov
Humane World for Animals InternationalWashington, DCAid for the Animals of UkraineAnimal-related$100apps.irs.gov
Mustard Seed Communities IncNeedham HGTS, MAGeneral & UnrestrictedInternational, foreign affairs and national security$100apps.irs.gov
National Association of Railroad PassengersWashington, DCGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$100apps.irs.gov
National Parks Conservation AssociationWashington, DCGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$100apps.irs.gov
Organization of American Kodaly Educators IncHillsboro, ORGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$100apps.irs.gov
Water for South Sudan IncRochester, NYGeneral & UnrestrictedInternational, foreign affairs and national security$100apps.irs.gov
WetaArlington, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$100apps.irs.gov

Causes funded

From grants whose recipient has a cause.

States funded

Recipient stateGranted
California$54,700
Maryland$33,225
Texas$33,200
Virginia$23,950
New York$9,100
District of Columbia$7,980
Massachusetts$7,700
Vermont$5,000

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