Thornton Tomasetti Foundation
Accepts applications
Thornton Tomasetti Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $168,414 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $9,500 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$168,414
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$9,500
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$52,745
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $204,638 the year before.
38% 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 | $204,638 | 17 | $23,372 |
| 2024 | $168,414 | 16 | $52,745 |
How to apply
| Contact | Andrew Goldbaum 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (917) 611-7800 |
| What to submit | Scholarship applications will be handled directly by the universities affiliated with the foundation, not by the foundation itself |
| Restrictions | Students of engineering or architecture matriculated at any accredited institution of higher learning, for either a primary or advanced degree. Full-time employees of thornton tomasetti are not eligible. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Thornton Tomasetti Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York. It also paid $1,914 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $55,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $40,000 |
| California | 2 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $9,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $7,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Engineers in Action | In support of browndel schook/student bridge program | $40,000 |
| Geohazards International | Grant in support of seismic retrofit for school in nepal | $20,000 |
| Columbia University | Seas sure program | $15,000 |
| The Urban Assembly | Project cafe | $15,000 |
| American Society of Civil Engineers | Cities of the future | $10,000 |
| The City College of New York | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| The Cooper Union | Summer STEM program | $10,000 |
| Uc Regents | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Engineers for A Sustainable World | Unrestricted support of organizations charitable purpose | $9,000 |
| Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois | 2023-2024 technical literacy winner | $5,000 |
| Colorado State University | 2023-2024 student innovation fellowship | $5,000 |
| Parent Association of West End Secondary School | Robotics program | $5,000 |
| University of Illinois Urbana Champaign | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Ut Austin | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Texas Am University | 2023-2024 technical literacy winner | $2,500 |
| Institute of Civil Engineers | Scholarship | $1,914 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Goldbaum
- Elizabeth Malsch
- Joseph G Burns
- Ray Daddazio
- Richard L Tomasetti
- Robert Descenza
- Robert Nacheman
- Wayne Stocks
Questions people ask
Does Thornton Tomasetti Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Thornton Tomasetti Foundation give?
$168,414 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $9,500.
Who runs Thornton Tomasetti Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew Goldbaum (Treasurer), Elizabeth Malsch (Secretary), Joseph G Burns (Director) and Ray Daddazio (Chairman) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Thornton Tomasetti Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.