Tuckerman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tuckerman Foundation is a private foundation in Great Neck, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $95,860 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$95,860
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $86,835 the year before.
19% 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 | $86,835 | 35 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $95,860 | 36 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Tuckerman 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 Tuckerman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13 | $59,340 |
| Maine | 8 | $21,160 |
| New York | 8 | $5,100 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $260 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy(texas) | Environmental | $20,000 |
| Trees for Houston | Environmental | $15,000 |
| Friends of Acadia | Environmental | $10,000 |
| The Menil Collection | Cultural | $9,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Environmental | $5,160 |
| Breakthrough TD1 (Formerly JDRF) | Medical | $5,000 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Annunciation Orthodox School | Education | $3,810 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Medical | $2,500 |
| Rockend Inc | Cultural | $2,000 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Cultural | $1,505 |
| Clark Art Institute | Cultural | $1,000 |
| Kenyon College | Education | $1,000 |
| Mount Desert Island Hospital | Medical | $1,000 |
| Nightingale Bamford School | Education | $1,000 |
| Northeast Harbor Fleet | Education | $1,000 |
| Northeast Harbor Library | Social program | $1,000 |
| Proctor Academy | Education | $1,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Education | $1,000 |
| St Bernards School | Education | $1,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation | Medical | $1,000 |
| University of Colorado | Education | $1,000 |
| Zero Line(ukraine Frontline Worker Support) | Social program | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Social program | $500 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | Environmental | $500 |
| Mount Desert Nursery School | Education | $500 |
| Neighborhood House | Social program | $500 |
| Old Braeswood Park Corp | Environmental | $500 |
| Penny's Flight Foundation | Medical | $500 |
| Women in Need Inc | Social program | $500 |
| Women's Committee of the Central Park Conservancy(playground Partners) | Environmental | $500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Education | $260 |
| Houston Public Media | Public broadcasting | $250 |
| Kids Meals Inc | Social program | $250 |
| New York Road Runners | Social program | $100 |
| Suzannah Smiles | Medical | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Melissa Tuckerman
- Oliver Tuckerman
- Winthrop Rutherfurd Jr
- Joseph Mancari
Questions people ask
Does Tuckerman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tuckerman Foundation give?
$95,860 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Tuckerman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Melissa Tuckerman (President/Director), Oliver Tuckerman (Director/Treasurer/Financial VP), Winthrop Rutherfurd Jr (Secretary) and Joseph Mancari (Controller).
What does Tuckerman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.