Teal Pond Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Teal Pond Foundation is a private foundation in Lincoln, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $263,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$263,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$11.7 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $194,500 the year before.
38% of its 2025 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 | $203,000 | 15 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $194,500 | 17 | $8.7 million |
| 2025 | $263,000 | 17 | $11.7 million |
How to apply
Teal Pond 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 Teal Pond Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $140,000 |
| New York | 4 | $107,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $11,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital for Special Surgery | Medical | $100,000 |
| Our Sisters' School Inc | Education | $50,000 |
| Nashoba Brooks School | Education | $25,000 |
| The Coalition for Buzzards Bay | Education | $25,000 |
| Dana Hall School | Education | $21,000 |
| Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust | Conservation | $15,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| The Foundation for City College | Education | $5,000 |
| High Mountain Institute Inc | Education | $5,000 |
| Good Natured Learning | Education | $5,000 |
| Nurturing Minds Inc | Conservation | $1,000 |
| High Mountain Institute Inc | Conservation | $1,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | Conservation | $1,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Boston | Education | $1,000 |
| La Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc | Education | $1,000 |
| The Epiphany School Inc | Education | $1,000 |
| The Rippowam Cisqua School Inc | Education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan A Flint
- Alice L Flint
Questions people ask
Does Teal Pond Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Teal Pond Foundation give?
$263,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Teal Pond Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jonathan A Flint (Trustee) and Alice L Flint (Trustee).
What does Teal Pond Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.