Private foundation · EIN 83-2756538 · Weston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Traquina Family 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: 13 grants paid, $2.0M total, median $20K. 77% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$2.0M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in MA
77%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$49M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Winsor SchoolBoston, MAProgram support$1.0M
The Steppingstone FoundationBoston, MAProgram support$500K
Bates CollegeLewiston, MEProgram support$400K
Assumption UniversityWorcester, MAProgram support$25K
Harvard Business SchoolBoston, MAProgram support$25K
Wellington Management FoundationBoston, MAProgram support$25K
Sportsmen's Tennis & Enrichment CenterDorchester, MAProgram support$20K
City Year IncBoston, MAProgram support$10K
Epic FoundationNew York, NYProgram support$10K
Community Foundation for MetrowestNatick, MAProgram support$5,000
The Tulgey Wood IncVineyard Haven, MAProgram support$5,000
Joey O'Donnell Foundation Trust (dba the Joey Fund)Boston, MAProgram support$5,000
Play for Pink IncNew York, NYProgram support$4,000

By state: Massachusetts 10 · Maine 1 · New York 2

About this foundation

Traquina Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Weston, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Traquina Family 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 Traquina Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.0M across 13 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Traquina Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (10 grants), Maine (1 grants), New York (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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