The Teagle Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Teagle Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.8 million in 138 grants; the typical grant was $32,500 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$7.8 million
- Number of grants138
- Typical grant$32,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$170 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $10.2 million the year before.
43% 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 | 165 | $158 million |
| 2023 | $10.2 million | 166 | $165 million |
| 2024 | $7.8 million | 138 | $170 million |
How to apply
The Teagle 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 The Teagle Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 31 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 32 | $1.9 million |
| Tennessee | 4 | $858,000 |
| Texas | 10 | $593,250 |
| California | 8 | $581,500 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $535,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $431,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $412,000 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $364,500 |
| Illinois | 3 | $330,260 |
| Virginia | 7 | $270,775 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bard College | Endowment Gift | $1.0 million |
| International Scholarship & Tuition | Scholarship Program | $608,000 |
| California Maritime Academy FDN Inc | Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative | $245,000 |
| North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities | Transfer Pathways to the Liberal Arts initiative | $175,000 |
| North Carolina State University | Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative | $175,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative | $175,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative | $150,000 |
| New England Board of Higher Education | Transfer Pathways to the Liberal Arts initiative | $143,000 |
| Texas A&M University System | Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative | $131,250 |
| Augustana College | Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative | $130,260 |
| Drexel University | Education for American Civic Life initiative | $128,000 |
| Lyon College | Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative | $127,500 |
| Minnesota Humanities Center | Education for American Civic Life initiative | $125,000 |
| Northern Kentucky University | Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative | $125,000 |
| Transylvania University | Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative | $125,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation | Knowledge for Freedom initiative | $125,000 |
| Pace University | Civics in the City initiative | $124,000 |
| Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative | $122,500 |
| Trinity Washington University | Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative | $122,000 |
| Clemson University | Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative | $116,250 |
| Taft School Corporation | General Support | $115,000 |
| Foundation of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington Inc | Education for American Civic Life initiative | $110,000 |
| University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement | Knowledge for Freedom initiative | $108,000 |
| Howard University | Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative | $107,500 |
| Bridgewater College | Knowledge for Freedom initiative | $100,000 |
| Foundation for City College | Education for American Civic Life initiative | $100,000 |
| Loyola University of Chicago | Knowledge for Freedom initiative | $100,000 |
| North Central College | Knowledge for Freedom initiative | $100,000 |
| Nova Southeastern University | Knowledge for Freedom initiative | $100,000 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | Knowledge for Freedom initiative | $100,000 |
| Biola University Inc | Knowledge for Freedom initiative | $98,000 |
| Houston Community College Foundation | Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative | $95,000 |
| Emory University | Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative | $94,000 |
| Marshall University Research Corporation | Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative | $90,000 |
| Sonoma State University | Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative | $87,500 |
| Kennesaw State University | Knowledge for Freedom initiative | $85,000 |
| St Joseph's University New York | Knowledge for Freedom initiative | $85,000 |
| Clark Atlanta University | Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative | $84,375 |
| Kent State University Foundation Inc | Knowledge for Freedom initiative | $83,333 |
| University of Massachusetts Foundation Inc | Knowledge for Freedom initiative | $83,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory Brown
- Elizabeth S Boylan
- Ann-Marie Buckley
- Andrew Delbanco
- W Scott Essex
- Eric O Fornell
- Mary Dana Hinton
- Roosevelt Montas
- Kevin W Murphy
- Elsa M Nunez
- Grant A Porter
- Brian Rosenberg
- Saskia Levy Thompson
- Sheryl Hilliard Tucker
Questions people ask
Does The Teagle Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Teagle Foundation give?
$7.8 million in tax year 2024, across 138 grants, with a typical grant of $32,500.
Who runs The Teagle Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gregory Brown (Director), Elizabeth S Boylan (Chair), Ann-Marie Buckley (Cfo/Treasurer/Secretary) and Andrew Delbanco (President) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does The Teagle Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and international.