Tenacre Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tenacre Foundation is a private foundation in Princeton, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $14.1 million in 70 grants; the typical grant was $64,064 and the largest $7.0 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$14.1 million
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$64,064
- Largest grant$7.0 million
- Assets$365 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was down from $21.8 million the year before.
32% 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 | $58.1 million | 153 | $376 million |
| 2023 | $21.8 million | 108 | $380 million |
| 2024 | $14.1 million | 70 | $365 million |
How to apply
Tenacre 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Tenacre Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Kansas. It also paid $359,600 in 12 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 5 | $12.0 million |
| New York | 2 | $6.6 million |
| Missouri | 7 | $3.7 million |
| California | 11 | $2.3 million |
| Colorado | 3 | $2.1 million |
| New Jersey | 13 | $1.8 million |
| Tennessee | 3 | $1.3 million |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $332,924 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $202,306 |
| Texas | 1 | $169,900 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Fund for Christian Science Nursing | Christian science philanthropic organizations | $7.0 million |
| Teach for All | Education | $6.3 million |
| National Fund for Christian Science Nursing | Christian science philanthropic organizations | $3.9 million |
| Adventure Unlimited | Christian science camps | $1.4 million |
| Berkeley Hall School Foundation | Christian science-based schools | $1.3 million |
| KIPP Team and Family Schools | Education | $1.2 million |
| The Campership Fund | Christian science philanthropic organizations | $1.0 million |
| Cedars Camps | Christian science camps | $991,668 |
| The Principle Foundation Extended Services | Christian science philanthropic organizations | $938,664 |
| Cedars Camps | Christian science camps | $908,372 |
| Adventure Unlimited | Christian science camps | $656,500 |
| E3 Elevating Education Everywhere | Christian science-based schools | $632,500 |
| E3 Elevating Education Everywhere | Christian science-based schools | $477,019 |
| Isles Inc | Local new jersey | $375,000 |
| African Leadership Foundation | Education | $329,500 |
| Cedars Camps | Christian science camps | $317,353 |
| Arden Wood | Christian science programs | $253,251 |
| Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association | Christian science nursing facilities | $240,693 |
| Friends of Teach for Armenia | Education | $239,000 |
| The Campership Fund | Christian science philanthropic organizations | $231,102 |
| SBP | Disaster relief | $202,306 |
| E3 Elevating Education Everywhere | Christian science-based schools | $197,981 |
| Peace Haven Association | Christian science nursing facilities | $187,429 |
| The Branch School | Christian science-based schools | $169,900 |
| Olive Glen Foundation Inc | Christian science programs | $160,225 |
| Broadview Inc | Christian science programs | $158,865 |
| Lead Collaborative | Education | $150,000 |
| Campaign for Female Education | Education | $125,000 |
| The Principle Foundation Extended Services | Christian science programs | $108,332 |
| Peace Haven Association | Christian science programs | $105,736 |
| Daystar Inc | Christian science nursing facilities | $105,248 |
| Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association | Christian science programs | $82,231 |
| Sadhana Forest | Non-cs other | $80,000 |
| Adventure Unlimited | Christian science camps | $68,000 |
| Sunrise Haven | Christian science programs | $64,383 |
| Beacon Haven | Christian science programs | $63,744 |
| The Principle Foundation | Christian science philanthropic organizations | $61,332 |
| Upstream Alliance | Education | $58,400 |
| Fambul Tok International | Peacebuilding | $50,000 |
| Teach for Bangladesh | Education | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Emily Smith
- Cynthia R Love
- Gail Chaddock
- Cynthia Tyler
- David Cook
- Thomas Fuller
- Janet Hatherell
- David Daniels
- Robert Rupp
- Brian Stock
- Catheryn E Murdoch
- Rosy Lum
- Regina Oandah
- Marina N Bonsi
- Adam Scherr
Questions people ask
Does Tenacre Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tenacre Foundation give?
$14.1 million in tax year 2024, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $64,064.
Who runs Tenacre Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Emily Smith (Chair), Cynthia R Love (Vice Chair), Gail Chaddock (Trustee) and Cynthia Tyler (Trustee (Thru 4/25)) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Tenacre Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, science and research and health.