The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Tolland, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.9 million in 190 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $155,000. 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$2.9 million
- Number of grants190
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$155,000
- Assets$97.6 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.0 million the year before.
24% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.0 million | 193 | $91.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 190 | $97.6 million |
How to apply
The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc 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 The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 27 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 51 | $829,960 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $409,927 |
| Massachusetts | 29 | $295,600 |
| Florida | 3 | $197,000 |
| New York | 26 | $168,515 |
| Illinois | 2 | $160,000 |
| Texas | 10 | $149,100 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $110,000 |
| Virginia | 9 | $91,775 |
| Ohio | 11 | $73,600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Learning Alliance | Education - project/program | $155,000 |
| Earlybird Education | Education - project/program | $150,000 |
| Greenwave Organization Corp | Environment - project/program | $150,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Visual art - project/program | $150,000 |
| Sustainable CT Inc | Environment - general operating | $131,014 |
| Aim Academy | Education - project/program | $125,000 |
| Great Plains Institute | Environment - project/program | $110,000 |
| Sustainable CT Inc | Environment - project/program | $100,000 |
| Sustainable CT Inc | Environment - project/program | $100,000 |
| Pa Branch International Dyslexia Association | Education - project/program | $90,000 |
| Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation | Education - project/program | $88,527 |
| Weta-Tv-Fm | Education - project/program | $75,000 |
| Sustainable CT Inc | Environment - general operating | $58,446 |
| Arts Design Alumni Research | Visual art - project/program | $50,000 |
| Connecticut Council for Philanthropy | Environment - project/program | $50,000 |
| Pratt Institute | Visual art - project/program | $50,000 |
| Teach for America - Greater Philadelphia | Education - project/program | $50,000 |
| Westminster Schools Inc | Education - general operating | $50,000 |
| Triangle Artworks | Visual art - project/program | $47,000 |
| Aim Academy | Education - project/program | $45,000 |
| The Learning Alliance | Education - general operating | $40,000 |
| Chiefs for Change | Education - project/program | $35,000 |
| Creative Waco | Visual art - project/program | $35,000 |
| Denison University | Education - general operating | $30,000 |
| Neuhaus Education Center | Education - project/program | $30,000 |
| Sustainable CT Inc | Environment - project/program | $30,000 |
| Houston Arts Alliance | Visual art - project/program | $25,000 |
| Pratt Institute | Visual art - project/program | $25,000 |
| The Ella Project | Visual art - project/program | $25,000 |
| Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston Inc | Visual art - project/program | $20,000 |
| Datahaven | Environment - project/program | $20,000 |
| Dorf | Visual art - project/program | $20,000 |
| Eaglebrook School | Education - general operating | $20,000 |
| Ethel Walker School Inc | Education - general operating | $20,000 |
| Hathaway Brown School | Education - general operating | $20,000 |
| Greens Farms Academy | Education - general operating | $18,500 |
| Preble Street | Community projects - general operating | $17,750 |
| 22MOHAWKS | Community projects - general operating | $15,000 |
| High Point Arts Council | Visual art - project/program | $15,000 |
| Mid-America Arts Alliance | Visual art - project/program | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Palmer Depetro
- Hunter Tremaine
- Whitney O'Brien
- Marilyn Depetro
- Cate Bulger
- Porter Collins
- Cleighton Depetro
- Diana Depetro
- William O'Brien
- Alexandra Tremaine
- Gean Tremaine
- Page Tremaine
- Sarah C Tremaine
- Tyler Tremaine
- Chappie Wick
Questions people ask
Does The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2024, across 190 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Palmer Depetro (Director, Chairperson), Hunter Tremaine (Director, Chairperson Elect), Whitney O'Brien (Director, Treasurer) and Marilyn Depetro (Director, Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.