Tortimaki Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tortimaki Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $242,500 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$242,500
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was down from $283,500 the year before.
9% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $213,000 | 35 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $283,500 | 33 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $242,500 | 36 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Tortimaki 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 Tortimaki Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 6 | $65,000 |
| New York | 12 | $62,500 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $51,000 |
| Vermont | 3 | $18,500 |
| Washington | 2 | $15,000 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $12,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Right to Play | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Save the Sound Inc | The Sound Future Campaign | $20,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy for the PhD program | $20,000 |
| Save the Sound Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Associati | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Backcountry Medical Guides | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Berkshire School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Catholic University of America | Women's Tennis Program | $10,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Iris Fund | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lamoille Community Food Share Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Children's Emergency Fund | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Stowe Land Trust | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Colorado College | Women's Lacrosse Program | $5,000 |
| Covenant House | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Feeding Westchester Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Western Washington University and A | Jake Merrill Outdoor Leadership Program Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Greenwich Academy Inc | Varsity Lacrosse and Ice Hockey Programs | $5,000 |
| Greenwich Academy Inc | For the Moe Tarrant Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Larchmont-Mamaroneck Hunger Task Force Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pan-Massachusetts Challenge Inc | The Crush11 Tour Team fund | $5,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Women's Lacrosse Program | $5,000 |
| Williams College | Women's Ice Hockey | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Augustine Church | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Ars Nova Theater I Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| At Home on the Sound Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Barth Syndrome Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Dartmouth Dragon Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Emelin Theatre for the Performing Arts Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Larchmont Friends of the Family | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| My Sisters Place Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Protect Our Winters | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Stowe Rescue Squad Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | Men's Ice Hockey Program | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Taussig
- Timothy T Taussig
Questions people ask
Does Tortimaki Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tortimaki Foundation give?
$242,500 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Tortimaki Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy Taussig (VP, Dir) and Timothy T Taussig (Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does Tortimaki Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and health.