Private foundation · EIN 87-2754682 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Towanda 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: 12 grants paid, $515K total, median $20K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$515K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Omega Institute for Holistic Studies IncRhinebeck, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$250K
The Film Collaborative IncLos Angeles, CAFunds to be designated for a documentary film currently titled "Disclosure 2"$100K
Appalachian Mountain ClubCharlestown, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Groundswell FundSan Francisco, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Na Ah Illahee FundSeattle, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Earth Island Institute IncBerkeley, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Sustainable Ocean Alliance IncSan Francisco, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Billion Oyster ProjectNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Clean Ocean Action IncLong Branch, NJGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Greenwave Organization CorpNew Haven, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Surfrider FoundationSan Clemente, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
The Coral Reef AllianceSan Francisco, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$10K

By state: New York 2 · California 6 · Massachusetts 1 · Washington 1 · New Jersey 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Towanda Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Towanda 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 Towanda Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $515K across 12 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Towanda Foundation give?

New York (2 grants), California (6 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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