The Thendara Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Thendara Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $649,931 in 105 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $62,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$649,931
- Number of grants105
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$62,000
- Assets$15.1 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $560,394 the year before.
31% of its 2025 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 | $598,418 | 112 | $12.5 million |
| 2024 | $560,394 | 97 | $14.2 million |
| 2025 | $649,931 | 105 | $15.1 million |
How to apply
The Thendara 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 The Thendara Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 29 | $195,931 |
| Colorado | 13 | $182,000 |
| New York | 24 | $111,000 |
| Maine | 10 | $32,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $28,000 |
| Montana | 11 | $20,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $17,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $16,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Art Base | General support & capital campaign | $62,000 |
| Shadowlight Productions | General support | $54,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | General support | $34,431 |
| St George's School | General support | $28,000 |
| Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS) | Health education program | $27,500 |
| Aspen Country Day School (Acds) | General support | $26,500 |
| Heal Palestine | General support | $16,500 |
| Coastal Mountains Land Trust | Conservation campaign & stewardship program | $15,000 |
| Kingston Music Inititativetempo | General support | $15,000 |
| St James' Episcopal School | General support | $15,000 |
| Suzerain | General support | $15,000 |
| Stepping Stones | General support | $14,500 |
| Ulster Immigrant Defense Network Inc | General support | $11,000 |
| Adirondack Fisheries Program - Cornell | General support | $10,000 |
| English in Action | Digital literacy and equity project program | $10,000 |
| Givedirectly Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| National Day Laborer Organizing Network | General support | $10,000 |
| New York Public Radio | General support | $10,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA | General support | $10,000 |
| The Andrew Levitt Center for Social Emergency Medicine | General support | $10,000 |
| Unrwa USA National Committee | General support | $10,000 |
| Valley Settlement | General support | $10,000 |
| Valley View Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of North Eastern New York | General support | $8,750 |
| Friends of Casa Generacion | General support | $8,000 |
| Bard College | Scholarships, general support | $7,500 |
| Riverkeeper Inc | General support | $6,250 |
| Democracy Now | General support | $6,000 |
| Homeworthy | General support | $6,000 |
| Aspen Journalism | General support | $5,000 |
| Aspen Science Center | General support | $5,000 |
| California Coalition for Women Prisoners | General support | $5,000 |
| Hospice Inc (Hudson Valley) | General support | $5,000 |
| Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (Iiba) | General support | $5,000 |
| Kaatsbaan International Dance Center Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Pathfinders | General support | $5,000 |
| Razom | General support | $5,000 |
| Roxie Theater | General support | $5,000 |
| Shake-A-Leg Miami Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Janet Reed Goss
- Foster A Reed
- CL Reed III
- Dorothy Foster Reed
- Sophie Schlumberger
- Cristian Goss
- Anderson Foster Reed
- Nicholas Reed
Questions people ask
Does The Thendara Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Thendara Foundation give?
$649,931 in tax year 2025, across 105 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Thendara Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Janet Reed Goss (Trustee), Foster A Reed (Trustee), CL Reed III (Trustee) and Dorothy Foster Reed (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Thendara Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and human services.