Tosa Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tosa Foundation is a private foundation in Portola Valley, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $130 million in 116 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $29.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$130 million
- Number of grants116
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$29.3 million
- Assets$392 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $88.9 million the year before.
44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $88.9 million | 148 | $481 million |
| 2024 | $130 million | 116 | $392 million |
How to apply
Tosa Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Tosa Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 25 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 14 | $91.3 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $29.3 million |
| New York | 6 | $6.0 million |
| Colorado | 3 | $824,500 |
| Alaska | 1 | $500,000 |
| California | 47 | $485,144 |
| New Hampshire | 13 | $340,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $331,255 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $250,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund - Taupo | See statement 15 | $29.3 million |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Education | $26.0 million |
| Fund for Wisconsin Scholars | Education | $25.0 million |
| Morgridge Institute Foundation | Medical | $25.0 million |
| Alverno College | Education | $10.0 million |
| African Leadership Foundation | International | $5.0 million |
| Milwaukee Public Schools | Education | $2.4 million |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee | Education | $1.3 million |
| Covenant House | Us aid | $976,085 |
| Book Trust | Education | $813,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Education | $600,000 |
| City Year of Milwaukee | Education | $579,536 |
| Malawi Children's Village | International | $500,000 |
| City Year | Education | $300,000 |
| Suicide Awareness Voices of Education | Us aid | $250,000 |
| Tree House Child and Family Center | Us aid | $200,000 |
| Squam Lakes Natural Science Center | Education | $101,000 |
| Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras | Art | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula | Education | $100,000 |
| Center for Black Excellence and Culture | Education | $100,000 |
| Peninsula Bridge | Education | $100,000 |
| Plymouth Rotary Foundation | International | $100,000 |
| Granite United Way | Us aid | $100,000 |
| Maui Food Bank | Us aid | $70,000 |
| Speare Memorial Hospital | Medical | $50,000 |
| Akshaya Patra Foundation | Us aid | $50,000 |
| Food for the Poor Inc | Us aid | $35,000 |
| Mount Mary University | Education | $33,680 |
| New Hampshire Music Festival | Art | $25,000 |
| Squam Lake Loon Initiative | Conservation | $25,000 |
| Ravenswood Education Foundation | Education | $25,000 |
| American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Business Executives for National Security | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of North New England | Medical | $25,000 |
| Uso | Us aid | $25,000 |
| Homefirst Services | Us aid | $25,000 |
| Raleigh Rescue Mission Incorporated | Us aid | $25,000 |
| United South End Settlements | Us aid | $21,255 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Us aid | $20,000 |
| Bridge House Homeless Shelter | Us aid | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tashia F Morgridge
- John P Morgridge
- John D Morgridge
Questions people ask
Does Tosa Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tosa Foundation give?
$130 million in tax year 2024, across 116 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Tosa Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tashia F Morgridge (Director/Pres), John P Morgridge (Director/Cfo) and John D Morgridge (Director).
What does Tosa Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and international.