The Dennis A O'Toole Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Dennis A O'Toole Family Foundation is a private foundation in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $352,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $43,000. 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$352,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$43,000
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $295,500 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $265,800 | 26 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $295,500 | 29 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $352,000 | 29 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
The Dennis A O'Toole 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 The Dennis A O'Toole Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 8 | $89,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $80,000 |
| Rhode Island | 6 | $58,500 |
| Washington | 2 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $37,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $11,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $8,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy Block Island | General Operating Support | $43,000 |
| St Bede's Episcopal Church | General Operating Support | $30,500 |
| Amnesty International USA Inc | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| The Drayer Wildlife Health Center at UC Davis | f/b/o The SeaDoc Society | $25,000 |
| The Homeless Children's Playtime Project | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Treehouse | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Urban Learning and Teaching Center | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Acting Globally | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Interfaith Community Shelter Group Inc | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Museum of New Mexico Foundation | General Operating Support | $12,000 |
| High Country News | General Operating Support | $11,000 |
| Conservation Voters New Mexico Education Fund | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General Operating Support | $8,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy New Mexico | General Operating Support | $8,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University | General Operating Support | $7,000 |
| St Ann's by the Sea Episcopal Church | General Operating Support | $6,500 |
| El Rancho De Las Golondrinas Inc | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Healing Bridges | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| The Land Institute | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Princeton University | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Building New Hope | General Operating Support | $4,000 |
| American Association for State and Local History | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Block Island Conservancy | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Santa Fe Farmers Market Institute | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Sharing Foundation | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| The Food Depot | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Block Island Health Services | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Block Island Historical Society | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Aaron W O'Toole
- Anne O'Toole Salinas
- Dennis A O'Toole
- Gertrude L O'Toole
- Kara L O'Toole
Questions people ask
Does The Dennis A O'Toole Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Dennis A O'Toole Family Foundation give?
$352,000 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs The Dennis A O'Toole Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Aaron W O'Toole (Trustee), Anne O'Toole Salinas (Trustee), Dennis A O'Toole (Fiscal Agent) and Gertrude L O'Toole (Fiscal Agent) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Dennis A O'Toole Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and housing and homelessness.