Elizabeth & Kevin A Tattam Foundationinc
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on education and mental health. It primarily funds educational institutions, including high schools and elementary schools, as well as organizations focused on mental health initiatives. The foundation aims to enhance community well-being through its financial contributions to a diverse range of recipients, including child development programs and veterans' support organizations. Its funding activities reflect a commitment to improving educational opportunities and mental health resources, serving a broad spectrum of beneficiaries across multiple states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established elementary, secondary, or community-serving charities with an existing relationship or local connection to the foundation or its trustees, especially organizations in New York, New Jersey, Florida, or North Carolina.
Good Fit
- • An existing relationship or warm introduction to a trustee, officer, or current grantee.
- • A mission in education, child development, or community mental health, matching prior recipients.
- • Organizational size and budget consistent with recurring grants in the $5K–$50K range.
- • Presence or operations in one of the four states historically funded, especially New York.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached four states (NY, NJ, FL, NC) but were financially concentrated in New York, which received about two-thirds of the dollars.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows eight distinct independent recipients—schools, mental-health and community charities—but the same eight organizations recur each year, so variety is moderate rather than broad.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover is lacking: across three observed years no new recipients appeared and the foundation declares it only funds preselected applicants, which together indicate low likelihood that an unfamiliar applicant can enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
