Traquina Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Traquina Family Foundation is a private foundation in Weston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$49.0 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
31% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 16 | $43.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 13 | $49.0 million |
How to apply
Traquina Family 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 Traquina Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 10 | $1.6 million |
| Maine | 1 | $400,000 |
| New York | 2 | $14,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Winsor School | Program support | $1.0 million |
| The Steppingstone Foundation | Program support | $500,000 |
| Bates College | Program support | $400,000 |
| Assumption University | Program support | $25,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Program support | $25,000 |
| Wellington Management Foundation | Program support | $25,000 |
| Sportsmen's Tennis & Enrichment Center | Program support | $20,000 |
| City Year Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Epic Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation for Metrowest | Program support | $5,000 |
| The Tulgey Wood Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| Joey O'Donnell Foundation Trust (DBA the Joey Fund) | Program support | $5,000 |
| Play for Pink Inc | Program support | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Perry M Traquina
- Robin R Traquina
Questions people ask
Does Traquina Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Traquina Family Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Traquina Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Perry M Traquina (Trustee) and Robin R Traquina (Trustee).
What does Traquina Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.