Tremont Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tremont Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $207,200 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$207,200
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$343,105
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $170,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $170,000 | 11 | $428,337 |
| 2024 | $207,200 | 12 | $343,105 |
How to apply
Tremont Charitable 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 Tremont Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $87,000 |
| California | 7 | $70,200 |
| Illinois | 1 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Aicardi Syndrome Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| American Near East Refugee Aid Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Adventist Development and Relief Agency Internatio | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| University of California Merced Foundation | Undergraduate Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Oakland | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cutting Ball Theater | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Internet Archive | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lake Merritt Dance Organizers Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Pathways Home Health and Hospice | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine Flegal
- John Spitzer
Questions people ask
Does Tremont Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tremont Charitable Foundation give?
$207,200 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Tremont Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Katherine Flegal (Dir, Pres) and John Spitzer (Dir, Sec, Treas).
What does Tremont Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.