Towle Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Towle Family Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwood Village, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $1.0 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$2.6 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$95.0 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.1 million | 13 | $48.6 million |
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 16 | $90.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 16 | $95.0 million |
How to apply
Towle Family 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 Towle Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 6 | $1.5 million |
| Colorado | 2 | $350,000 |
| California | 3 | $335,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $150,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $125,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Principia School | Strategy study & operations | $1.0 million |
| Washington Universtiy | Endowed Scholarship Fund | $250,000 |
| Universal Gifted Savings Inc | General fund | $250,000 |
| Mad Agriculture | Highest operating needs | $200,000 |
| Adventure Unlimited | General Operations and staff housing project | $150,000 |
| Cedars Camp | General Operations | $150,000 |
| Camp Newfound Owatonna | General operations | $150,000 |
| Ellwood House | Highest Priorities | $100,000 |
| Rodale Institute | New education building | $100,000 |
| University City Children's Center | General Operations | $60,000 |
| Active Discovery | Highest operating priorities | $60,000 |
| City Academy | Endowment fund | $50,000 |
| Peace Haven | Highest operating priorities | $25,000 |
| Camp Leelanau Kohanna Foundation | Operating endowment fund | $25,000 |
| Universal Giving | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Cape Eleuthera Foundation | Tuition assistance for semester and summer term students | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher D Towle
- Perry E Towle
- Laura H Towle
Questions people ask
Does Towle Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Towle Family Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Towle Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christopher D Towle (President), Perry E Towle (Secretary) and Laura H Towle (Treasurer).
What does Towle Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.