Private foundation · EIN 84-1505071 · Guilford, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tresemer Foundation Inc

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: 3 grants paid, $119K total, median $42K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$119K
Median grant
$42K
Stays in CT
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sierra Club FoundationOakland, CAGeneral operating support for sierra club foundation$62K
Give an HourClarksburg, MDGeneral operating support for give an hour$42K
Oberlin College - Education Outreach ProgramsOberlin, OHGeneral operating support for oberlin ninde scholars program.$15K

By state: California 1 · Maryland 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Tresemer Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Guilford, Connecticut, 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.

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Does Tresemer Foundation Inc 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 Tresemer Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $119K across 3 grants, a median of $42K.

Where does Tresemer Foundation Inc give?

California (1 grants), Maryland (1 grants), Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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