Private foundation · EIN 88-0268986 · Berkeley, California

Torrey 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: 3 grants paid, $1.0M total, median $8. 33% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$1.0M
Median grant
$8
Stays in CA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Impactassets Home OfficeBethesda, MDCharitable$1.0M
Align Impact Fund II LpWest Conshohocken, PACharitable$8
Align Impact Fund LpSanta Monica, CACharitable$2

By state: Maryland 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Torrey Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Berkeley, California, tax-exempt since 1991. 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 Torrey 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 Torrey Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.0M across 3 grants, a median of $8.

Where does Torrey Foundation give?

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

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