Virginia B Toulmin Charitable Foundation III
Preselected recipients only
Virginia B Toulmin Charitable Foundation III is a private foundation in Cresskill, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.9 million in 84 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $496,000. 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$5.9 million
- Number of grants84
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$496,000
- Assets$147 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was down from $7.5 million the year before.
41% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $7.0 million | 104 | $119 million |
| 2023 | $7.5 million | 103 | $136 million |
| 2024 | $5.9 million | 84 | $147 million |
How to apply
Virginia B Toulmin Charitable Foundation III 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 Virginia B Toulmin Charitable Foundation III funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 47 | $4.4 million |
| Florida | 10 | $1.3 million |
| Indiana | 2 | $185,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $175,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $155,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $150,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $150,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $115,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $75,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $70,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opera America | Opera grants for women composers (fy26 discovery grants, commissioning grants, ancillary support) | $496,000 |
| League of American Orchestras | Virginia b. Toulmin foundation orchestral commissions | $461,275 |
| Fos Feminista | Strengthening resilience and sustainability through srh social innovation and financing | $250,000 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc | Fy25 goldstein exhibition and organizational initiatives | $250,000 |
| Girls Inc of Sarasota County | Stem/outreach, august match, toulmin scholarship fund, growing the girl scholarships | $240,000 |
| Sunrise Association | General operating support | $235,000 |
| Myface | Community engagement, tinyfaces, and board development | $225,000 |
| The Juilliard School | Toulmin scholars at the juilliard school - class of 2027 | $225,000 |
| Covenant House | Empowering survivors through anti-human trafficking services and advocacy | $200,000 |
| National Sawdust | Hildegard commission | $200,000 |
| Sarasota Opera Association | Sarasota opera 2025-2026 season and sarasota youth opera | $200,000 |
| Sarasota Orchestra | Sarasota orchestras 2024-2025 programs | $200,000 |
| Children First Inc | Changemaker collective challenge match and community ambassador initiative | $175,000 |
| Myriad USA | Education helping orphans, broken home/poor/disadvantaged/high risk youth | $150,000 |
| Myriad USA | Hartanto | $150,000 |
| River Fund New York Inc | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Jewish Community Centers of Chicago | Funding for director of growing hope position (fy26-27) and a new partnership with my face (fy25-26) | $135,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson County Inc | Central pharmaceuticals - virginia b. Toulmin arts & music scholarship fund | $110,000 |
| Ald Connect | The grey zone project: reclassifying uncertain variants in ald newborn screening | $100,000 |
| Empowered Network | Strategic program & infrastructure investments | $100,000 |
| Luna Composition Lab | General operating support | $100,000 |
| New York City Center | General operating support for the 2025-2026 season | $100,000 |
| New York University | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Pals Programs | Volunteer experience: recruit, train, empower, retain | $100,000 |
| Points of Light Foundation | Building civic infrastructure: a leadership development initiative | $100,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Tunnel to towers foundation's mission & programs | $100,000 |
| Teatro Grattacielo Inc | Creative tableaux & opera at gotham park: educational and community programming in nyc | $100,000 |
| American Society of Craniofacial Surgery Foundation | Joseph g. Mccarthy visiting scholar program | $75,000 |
| Book Fairies | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson County Inc | Lily endowment inc. Gift viii implementation grant | $75,000 |
| Community Funds Inc | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Fos Feminista | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Girls Inc of Long Island | Summer programming | $75,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | Virginia b. Toulmin foundation fellowship in orthopedic research | $75,000 |
| Nextgenface Inc | Financial assistance for patients with facial differences | $75,000 |
| No Greater Sacrifice Foundation | Customized scholarships for children of fallen and severely wounded u.s. Service members | $75,000 |
| American Ballet Theatre | Pilot project: choreographic intensive for abts jko school upper 2 female students | $70,000 |
| Long Island Cares Inc | Food and supply purchases for programs of long island cares | $70,000 |
| Sarasota Ballet of Florida Inc | Jessica lang, virginia b. Toulmin artist in residence | $65,690 |
| America's Vetdogs - the Veterans K9 Corps Inc | Service dog training program | $65,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William S Villafranco
- Alexander C Sanger
- Walter P Montaigne
Questions people ask
Does Virginia B Toulmin Charitable Foundation III accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Virginia B Toulmin Charitable Foundation III give?
$5.9 million in tax year 2024, across 84 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Virginia B Toulmin Charitable Foundation III?
Its 2024 filing lists William S Villafranco (Trustee/Ceo), Alexander C Sanger (Trustee/Coo) and Walter P Montaigne (Trustee).
What does Virginia B Toulmin Charitable Foundation III fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.