Isaac H Tuttle Fund
Accepts applications
Isaac H Tuttle Fund is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $542,755. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$542,755
- Assets$47.7 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
23% 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 | $1.2 million | 25 | $44.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 23 | $47.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gillian Francis Isaac H Tuttle Fund 1155 Park Ave, New York, NY 10128 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 831-0429 |
| What to submit | A letter to the executive director setting forth the need, nature and justification and amount of the request usually will suffice. Specific application guidelines are publicized at www.tuttlefund.org. |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | The fund's programs of grants to organizations and stipends to individuals are restricted to other charitable organizations and individuals who are located or reside in the borough of manhattan. The purpose of the fund is to provide for the temporal and spiritual welfare of the elderly which is accomplished through both programs. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Isaac H Tuttle Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 23 | $1.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $542,755 | |
| Lenox Hill Neighborhood House | Ensuring financial security and independence for older adults | $40,000 |
| The Carter Burden Network | Leonard covello older adult center | $40,000 |
| Greenwich House Inc | Lifelong skills and opportunity center | $35,000 |
| Project Guardianship Inc | Guardianship prevention and support helpline | $35,000 |
| Services & Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual & Transgender Elders (Sage) | Case management | $35,000 |
| Sing for Hope Inc | Creative aging specialist | $35,000 |
| Ym & YWHA Washington Heights & Inwood | Aging in place outreach network (apon) program | $35,000 |
| Council of Senior Centers and Services DBA Liveon Ny | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Hartley House | Home outreach program for elders (hope) | $30,000 |
| Health Advocates for Older People Inc | Home safety and fall prevention program | $30,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement | Case management for seniors at the dale jones burch neighborhood center | $30,000 |
| Housing Conservation Coordinators Inc | Hcc older adult program | $30,000 |
| Hudson Guild | Technology literacy program for older adults | $30,000 |
| Lifeforce in Later Years Inc | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Marlene Meyerson JCC | Older adult volunteerism and direct services | $30,000 |
| New York Legal Assistance Group | Evelyn frank legal resources program (eflrp) | $30,000 |
| Pets Are Wonderful Support Inc (Paws Ny) | Housecall program | $30,000 |
| Riverstone Senior Life Services Inc | Social service department | $30,000 |
| Service Program for Older People | Pros/personalized recovery oriented services program | $30,000 |
| Visiting Neighbors Inc | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Volunteers of Legal Service | Vols senior law project | $30,000 |
| Doula Program to Accompany & Comfort Inc | General operating support - outreach project | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gillian Francis
- Charles B Grace III
- Susan P Cole
- Harold D Elish
- KC Maurer
- Vera Sung
- Rosemary Bakker
- Paul J Benziger Jr
- Terryl Brown
- Susan L Burden
- William H Forsyth Jr
- Toby Golick
- Patty Lipshutz
- Ann R Loeb
- Allison McDermott
Questions people ask
Does Isaac H Tuttle Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
How much does Isaac H Tuttle Fund give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Isaac H Tuttle Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Gillian Francis (Executive Director), Charles B Grace III (President), Susan P Cole (Vice President) and Harold D Elish (Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Isaac H Tuttle Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly seniors and community development.