The Toffey Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Toffey Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Kennebunk, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $934,376 in 68 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$934,376
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$15.2 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $615,635 the year before.
46% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $615,635 | 50 | $19.2 million |
| 2024 | $934,376 | 68 | $15.2 million |
How to apply
The Toffey Family Charitable Trust 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 Toffey Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 22 | $314,566 |
| Florida | 16 | $235,785 |
| New York | 4 | $116,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $68,150 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $60,250 |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $57,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $26,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $6,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Ann's Church | General purposes | $150,000 |
| Kbia | General purposes | $100,000 |
| The Community Church of Vero Beach | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | General purposes | $100,000 |
| New York Blood Center Inc | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Overlook Foundation | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Vero Beach Rowing | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Indian River Land Trust | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Smith Automotive Gallery | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Tommy McNamara Charitable Foundation | General purposes | $11,000 |
| Equalitymaine Foundation | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Indian River Habitat for Humanity | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Piseco Ny Volunteer Fire Department | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Reid R Sacco Aya Cancer Fund | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Riverside Theatre | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | General purposes | $6,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General purposes | $6,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | General purposes | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Dartmouth College Fund | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Gifford Youth Achievement Center | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Kennebunk River Club Preservation Foundation | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Lafayette College | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Biddefordsanford | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Share Winter Foundation | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The Way Forward Foundation | General purposes | $5,000 |
| United Way of Southern Maine | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Ogunquit Playhouse | General purposes | $3,416 |
| Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Kennebunkport Conservation Trustgoat Isl | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Portland Wheelers | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Special Surfers | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Webhannet Charitable Foundation | General purposes | $3,000 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics Maine | General purposes | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- H James Toffey
- James W Toffey
- Debora Toffey Puckette
Questions people ask
Does The Toffey Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Toffey Family Charitable Trust give?
$934,376 in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Toffey Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists H James Toffey (Trustee), James W Toffey (Trustee) and Debora Toffey Puckette (Trustee).
What does The Toffey Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.