Private foundation · EIN 45-2431974 · Monroe, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tricoastal 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $476K total, median $15K. 6% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$476K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in CT
6%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTUnrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose$150K
Wild Rockies Field InstituteMissoula, MTUnrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose$60K
Horse North IncLake Ann, MIUnrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose$50K
Groundworks Center for Resilient CommunitiesTraverse City, MIUnrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose$25K
Ross Valley PlayersGreenbrae, CAUnrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose$25K
Sonoma Equine Rescue RehabPetaluma, CAUnrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose$25K
Traverse City Film FestivalTraverse City, MIUnrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose$25K
Central Park ConservancyNew York, NYUnrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose$15K
For Love of WaterTraverse City, MIUnrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose$15K
On the Ground GlobalTraverse City, MIUnrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose$15K
Arbor Day FundLincoln, NEUnrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose$10K
ASPCAWashington, DCUnrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose$10K
Habitat for HumanityAtlanta, GAUnrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose$10K
Marin Art and Garden CenterRosds, CAUnrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose$10K
National Wildlife FederationMerrifield, VAUnrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose$10K
The Doe FundNew York, NYUnrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose$10K
World WildlifeWashington, DCUnrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose$10K
Glen Lake Fire DepartmentGlen Arbor, MIUnrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose$500

By state: Connecticut 1 · Michigan 6 · California 3 · Montana 1 · New York 2 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Tricoastal Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Monroe, Connecticut, administered in care of Bernard B Winograd, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Tricoastal Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Tricoastal Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $476K across 18 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Tricoastal Foundation give?

Connecticut (1 grants), Michigan (6 grants), California (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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