TBL Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
TBL Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Newtonville, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.5 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$42.3 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $911,000 the year before.
58% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.2 million | 15 | $33.4 million |
| 2023 | $911,000 | 12 | $45.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 12 | $42.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | F Thomson Leighton 15 Charlesden Park, Newtonville, MA 02460 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 765-2100 |
What TBL Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 5 | $1.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $600,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $275,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $51,000 |
| California | 2 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brandeis University | General purpose | $1.5 million |
| Society for Science and the Public | To promote the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement: to inform, educate, and inspire the world in the 21st century. | $600,000 |
| Center for Excellence in Education | The center seeks high achieving high school and university students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds to further develop their mathematical and scientific skills. | $275,000 |
| Princeton University | General purpose | $51,000 |
| Regents of the University of California | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Decibels Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Ieee Computer Society | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Korean Society for Molecular & Cellular B | General purpose | $5,000 |
| St Francis House | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Swim Across America | Dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming-related events. With the help of hundreds of volunteers nationwide and past and current olympians, saa is helping to find a cure for cancer through athleticism, community outreach and direct service. | $5,000 |
| Harvard University | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Chamber Music Foundation of New England | General purpose | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- F Thomson Leighton
Questions people ask
Does TBL Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does TBL Charitable Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs TBL Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists F Thomson Leighton (Trustee).
What does TBL Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.