Tonna Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Tonna Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Worcester, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $90,375 in 54 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$90,375
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was down from $101,960 the year before.
22% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $74,975 | 50 | $1.8 million |
| 2023 | $101,960 | 50 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $90,375 | 54 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Tonna 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 Tonna Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 35 | $60,525 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 6 | $7,250 |
| Michigan | 4 | $3,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 2 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Providence College | General | $10,000 |
| St Nicholas Romania Orthodox Church | General | $8,875 |
| St Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral | General | $7,400 |
| Worcester Art Museum | General | $5,000 |
| Detec Together | General | $4,500 |
| Metropolis of Boston Camp (MBC) | General | $3,000 |
| Saint Kosmas Academy Inc | General | $3,000 |
| New England Botanical Garden at Tower Hill | General | $2,500 |
| St Dimitrie Romanian Orthodox Church | General | $2,500 |
| Icon Museum and Study Center | General | $2,500 |
| Syracuse University | General | $2,500 |
| Preservation Worcester | General | $2,000 |
| Serve Syracuse | General | $2,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary | General | $2,000 |
| Arts Worcester | General | $1,500 |
| St Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church | General | $1,300 |
| American Antiquarian Society | General | $1,000 |
| Be Like Brit Foundation Inc | General | $1,000 |
| Boston Foundation for Sight | General | $1,000 |
| Greater Worcester Land Trust | General | $1,000 |
| Hellenic College | General | $1,000 |
| Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | General | $1,000 |
| International Orthodox Christian Charitites (Iocc) | General | $1,000 |
| Mass Audubon Society | General | $1,000 |
| Music Worcester | General | $1,000 |
| National Marine Life Center | General | $1,000 |
| Romanian American Heritage Center | General | $1,000 |
| Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America | General | $1,000 |
| Solia | General | $1,000 |
| St Jacob of Alaska Orthodox Church | General | $1,000 |
| St John's Church Food for the Poor Program | General | $1,000 |
| St Spyridon Orthodox Food Center | General | $1,000 |
| St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary | General | $1,000 |
| Worcester Animal Rescue League | General | $1,000 |
| Worcester County Food Bank | General | $1,000 |
| Museum of Worcester | General | $1,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | General | $1,000 |
| Steers Center for Global Real Estate - Georgetown University | General | $1,000 |
| Fordham University | General | $1,000 |
| Saint Michael Orthodox Church | General | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Dianne Tonna
- George Tonna
Questions people ask
Does Tonna Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tonna Charitable Trust give?
$90,375 in tax year 2024, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Tonna Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Dianne Tonna (Trustee) and George Tonna (Trustee).
What does Tonna Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.