Private foundation · EIN 92-2226922 · Arlington, Vermont · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tonamora 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: 12 grants paid, $239K total, median $7,500. 50% of grants stayed in Vermont.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$239K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in VT
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Svhc FoundationBennington, VTUnrestricted$110K
McCallum TheatrePalm Desert, CAUnrestricted$53K
Champlain Land TrustBurlington, VTUnrestricted$20K
The Living Desert Zoo & GardensPalm Desert, CAConference room - second of three installments$17K
American International CollegeSpringfield, MAScholarship pledge$10K
College of the AtlanticBar Harbor, MEUnrestricted$10K
Bucks County PlayhouseNew Hope, PAUnrestricted$5,000
Echo Leahy CenterBurlington, VTUnrestricted$5,000
HildeneManchester, VTUnrestricted$5,000
Greater Bennington Community Services IncBennington, VTUnrestricted$2,500
Gamma Mu FoundationFort Lauderdale, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Martha Canfield LibraryArlington, VTUnrestricted$1,000

By state: Vermont 6 · California 2 · Massachusetts 1 · Maine 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Tonamora Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Arlington, Vermont, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Tonamora 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 Tonamora Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $239K across 12 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Tonamora Foundation Inc give?

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

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