Private foundation · EIN 02-0500550 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tanne Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $111K total, median $11K. 20% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$111K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in MA
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Robert B MorganLexington, KYAward grant$15K
David P MillerJamaica Plain, MAAward grant$15K
John Miguel ShakespearBrooklyn, NYAward grant$15K
Jonathan PinsonHarbor City, CAAward grant$15K
Thomas a WesterfieldSan Francisco, CAAward grant$15K
Amina S McIntyreAtlanta, GAAward grant$7,200
Charles David CoeCambridge, MAAward grant$7,200
Juandalynn R AbernathyAtlanta, GAAward grant$7,200
Kenturah DavisAltadena, CAAward grant$7,200
Lovar Davis KiddCedar Rapids, IAAward grant$7,200

By state: California 3 · Massachusetts 2 · Kentucky 1 · New York 1 · Georgia 2 · Iowa 1

About this foundation

Tanne Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Loring Wolcott & Coolidge, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Tanne Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Tanne Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $111K across 10 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Tanne Foundation give?

California (3 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants), Kentucky (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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