Theobald Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Theobald Foundation is a private foundation in Garden City, New York. In tax year 2023 it gave $5.6 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 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 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$5.6 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$0
How to apply
Theobald 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 Theobald Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 5 | $2.0 million |
| Illinois | 9 | $1.0 million |
| Ohio | 3 | $1.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $912,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500,000 |
| New York | 13 | $29,700 |
| Virginia | 4 | $21,000 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $13,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $7,600 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Shoulders Fund | Operational | $1.0 million |
| The Summit Country Day School | Operational | $1.0 million |
| Deborah Good Fund | Operational | $552,495 |
| David Theobald Fund | Operational | $502,496 |
| Fiona Theobald Fund | Operational | $502,495 |
| Fidelity Charitable | Operational | $500,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Operational | $500,000 |
| Wellesley College | Operational | $410,000 |
| Daniel Theobald Fund | Operational | $252,495 |
| Thomas Theobald Fund | Operational | $229,685 |
| Northwestern University | Operational | $35,000 |
| Arlington Food Assistance Center | Operational | $10,000 |
| Miss Porters' School | Operational | $10,000 |
| Rising Ground | Operational | $7,500 |
| Animal Welfare League of Arlington | Operational | $5,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Operational | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation | Operational | $5,000 |
| Life With Cancer | Operational | $5,000 |
| ACLU | Operational | $3,500 |
| Columbia University | Operational | $3,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Operational | $3,500 |
| Coastal Conservation League | Operational | $3,000 |
| Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels | Operational | $3,000 |
| Chicago Council on Global Affairs | Operational | $2,500 |
| National Museum of Mexican Art | Operational | $2,500 |
| Olana Partnership | Operational | $2,500 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Operational | $2,100 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | Operational | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Operational | $2,000 |
| Evelyn Lauder Breast Center | Operational | $2,000 |
| Holy Cross College | Operational | $2,000 |
| Commonweal | Operational | $1,500 |
| Homeless Children's Foundation of Irc | Operational | $1,500 |
| Radio Ambulante | Operational | $1,500 |
| Chicago History Museum | Operational | $1,000 |
| Green City Market | Operational | $1,000 |
| Hudson Hall | Operational | $1,000 |
| Leap | Operational | $1,000 |
| Marvelwood School | Operational | $1,000 |
| Mental Health America | Operational | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas C Theobald Deceased
- Stephen B Theobald
Questions people ask
Does Theobald Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Theobald Foundation give?
$5.6 million in tax year 2023, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Theobald Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Thomas C Theobald Deceased (Co-Trustee) and Stephen B Theobald (Co-Trustee).
What does Theobald Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.