Private foundation · EIN 20-3982689 · Newtonville, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tbl Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $2.5M total, median $5,000. 42% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$2.5M
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MA
42%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$32M

How to apply

NONE Contact: F Thomson Leighton, 15 Charlesden Park, Newtonville, Ma, 6177652100 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Brandeis UniversityWaltham, MAGeneral purpose$1.5M
Society for Science and the PublicWashington, DCTo promote the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement: to inform, educate, and inspire…$600K
Center for Excellence in EducationMcLean, VAThe center seeks high achieving high school and university students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds to further develop their…$275K
Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJGeneral purpose$51K
Regents of the University of CaliforniaOakland, CAGeneral purpose$5,000
The Decibels FoundationWestford, MAGeneral purpose$5,000
Ieee Computer SocietyLos Alamitos, CAGeneral purpose$5,000
Korean Society for Molecular & Cellular BKSGeneral purpose$5,000
St Francis HouseGainesville, FLGeneral purpose$5,000
Swim Across AmericaBoston, MADedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming-related events. with the help of hu…$5,000
Harvard UniversityMassachusetts Hall Cam, MAGeneral purpose$2,000
Chamber Music Foundation of New EnglandNewton Center, MAGeneral purpose$1,800

By state: Massachusetts 5 · District of Columbia 1 · Virginia 1 · New Jersey 1 · California 2 · INTL 1

About this foundation

Tbl Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Newtonville, Massachusetts, administered in care of F Thomson Leighton, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Tbl Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. NONE Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Tbl Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.5M across 12 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Tbl Charitable Foundation give?

Massachusetts (5 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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