About Us
Join us in connecting with the world to make a difference! We focus on investments in low income and lower-middle income countries that will bring sustainable results in the areas of health, education, economic development and infrastructure.
Grant Making
Talem Foundation is primarily a grant-making organization. Every year we make direct investments (grants) in other non-profit organizations that share our passion to empower global development. See our Grants page for more info.
Fiscal Sponsorship
Through a fiscal‑sponsorship model, Friends of Talem is able to receive tax‑deductible donations in the United States and responsibly regrant those funds to vetted international partners. This structure allows foreign NGOs to access U.S. philanthropic support without needing their own U.S. charitable entity, while ensuring that every grant is managed with the oversight, accountability, and compliance required under U.S. law.
Social Impact Investing
This is the next frontier for the Talem Foundation! We are identifying investments in social impact companies that involve lending and ownership opportunities. Check back to see how this exciting new area progresses!
Our Values
Sustainability
We look for projects and program activities that are designed for the long run, not just a quick fix. Local partners are key to understanding local issues and must lead the way.
Impact
We believe in making sure that every dollar is returning the most impact. Impact could be measured in lives saved, or children educated, or loans repaid. For every investment, we will be monitoring the results.
Transparency
Our finances, and those of all our partners, meet the highest standards of transparency. Any questions? Just let us know - we are happy to share what we do and how it's done. Click here to access Talem Foundation 990PF tax filings.