Technical Foundation of America
Accepts applications
Technical Foundation of America is a private foundation in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $53,826 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $2,754 and the largest $11,147. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$53,826
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$2,754
- Largest grant$11,147
- Assets$820,620
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $18,500 the year before.
0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,000 | 2 | $987,273 |
| 2023 | $18,500 | 3 | $892,964 |
| 2024 | $53,826 | 6 | $820,620 |
How to apply
| Contact | Gene Martin 117 Durango Trail, Georgetown, TX 78633 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (630) 668-7249 |
| What to submit | The following is an outline of the information you'll need to include in your proposal: (1) summary a one-page overview of your proposal, comprised of one paragraph each on subsections(a)through(d) in category(5) (2) basic information (a) name of organization (b) address (c) telephone (d) contact person and title (e) names and affiliations of directors and trustees (f) copy of your organization's IRS exemption letter (3) general information about the nature of your organization (a) general purpose of the organization (b) people and constituent groups the organization serves (c) type of organization (4) financial information (a) most recent three years' financial statements, preferably audited, and three years' IRS form 990 (b) sources of the organization's funds, both public and private (5) information on proposed project (a) evidence of the need for the project (b) objective of the project (c) benefits of the project, expected results, who will benefit (d) detailed budget and type of |
What Technical Foundation of America funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $30,826 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teach for America | Support for edcuators in tech. | $11,147 |
| Teach for America | Develop alliances among tech. Ed. | $11,091 |
| Teach for America | Foster relationships among STEM ed. | $3,008 |
| Teach for America | Sponsor a research conf. On STEM ed. | $2,500 |
| Teach for America | Support for a technology program | $2,423 |
| Teach for America | Support a tech. Ed. Publication | $657 |
Officers and trustees
- David Hall
- Gene Martin
- Stephen Hall
Questions people ask
Does Technical Foundation of America accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Technical Foundation of America give?
$53,826 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $2,754.
Who runs Technical Foundation of America?
Its 2024 filing lists David Hall (Trustee), Gene Martin (Trustee) and Stephen Hall (Trustee).
What does Technical Foundation of America fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.