Treehouse Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Treehouse Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $19.3 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $142,000 and the largest $15.1 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$19.3 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$142,000
- Largest grant$15.1 million
- Assets$183 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $14.8 million the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14.8 million | 13 | $173 million |
| 2024 | $19.3 million | 9 | $183 million |
How to apply
Treehouse Family 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 Treehouse Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15.3 million |
| South Carolina | 2 | $3.2 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500,000 |
| California | 3 | $350,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard | General support | $15.1 million |
| Meeting Street Schools | General support | $3.1 million |
| Duke University | General support | $500,000 |
| Neighborhood Wellness Foundation | General support | $150,000 |
| Northeastern University | General support | $142,000 |
| Sacramento Region Community | General support | $125,000 |
| Sacramento LGBT Community Center | General support | $75,000 |
| Beemok Family Foundation | General support | $67,828 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund | General support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Proctor
- Sarah Groothuis
Questions people ask
Does Treehouse Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Treehouse Family Foundation give?
$19.3 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $142,000.
Who runs Treehouse Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Proctor (Director/President/Treasure) and Sarah Groothuis (Secretary).
What does Treehouse Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and community development.