Tecumseh Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tecumseh Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $193,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $33,000. 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$193,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$33,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was down from $203,600 the year before.
15% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $170,350 | 40 | $5.9 million |
| 2022 | $243,500 | 44 | $4.1 million |
| 2023 | $203,600 | 29 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $193,000 | 29 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 20 | $109,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $33,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $8,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $3,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holt International Childrens Services Inc | General & Unrestricted | $33,000 |
| Opportunity International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| St Helena Community Food Pantry | General & Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| News | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| California Pacific Medical Center Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Gunilda Rianda Senior Center Association | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Action Programs for Animals | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| College Track | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Cameo | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation Inc | Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic Fund | $5,000 |
| PBS Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Saint Helena High | Drama Department Fund | $5,000 |
| City of St Helena | St. Helena Fire Department Fund | $4,000 |
| Up Valley Family Centers of Napa County | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of St Helena | Family Center Christmas Tree and Christmas Ornament Drive | $3,000 |
| Larkin Street Youth Services | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Relevant Community Church | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of St Helena | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Hunkapi Programs Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Tisch Multiple Sclerosis Research Center of New Yo | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Calistoga Theater Company | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The St Helena Community Band | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Center for Restorative Justice Works | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of St Helena | One Great Hour of Sharing | $1,000 |
| Napa Valley Youth Advocacy Center | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Craig Bond Choral Society | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jill Wing Armijo
- Caroline S Wing
- Holly Wing
Questions people ask
Does Tecumseh Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tecumseh Foundation give?
$193,000 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Tecumseh Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jill Wing Armijo (Sec, Treas, VP), Caroline S Wing (Dir, Pres) and Holly Wing (Dir, VP).
What does Tecumseh Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, youth programs and health.