Tarlton Foundation

EIN 82-5424071 · CA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$29K Funds in CA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Tarlton Foundation based in CA paid 3 grants totaling $95.5K to 3 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $66K, with a median of $29K. Its largest recipients included THE PENINSULA COLLEGE FUND, ROTARY CLUB OF MENLO PARK FOUNDATION, and CITY OF MENLO PARK. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$287,044
Giving (latest yr)
$95,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
3
Median grant
$29K
Recipients
3
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • The Peninsula College Fund$66,000
  • Rotary Club of Menlo Park Foundation$29,000
  • City of Menlo Park$500

Where grants went

  • California$95,500 · 3 grants

Grants Paid (3)

The Peninsula College Fund
Milpitas, CA
Scholarships
$66,000
Rotary Club of Menlo Park Foundation
Menlo Park, CA
Scholarships
$29,000
City of Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
City of Menlo Park Youth College/career Fair
$500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Tarlton Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Tarlton Foundation reported 3 itemized grants totaling $95.5K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $66K (median $29K).

Recent recipients include THE PENINSULA COLLEGE FUND, ROTARY CLUB OF MENLO PARK FOUNDATION, CITY OF MENLO PARK. The full grant list is on this page.

Tarlton Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Tarlton Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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