Emerson-Griffin-Toring Private Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Emerson-Griffin-Toring Private Foundation is a private foundation in Bend, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,750. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$20,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$2,750
- Assets$1,556
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was down from $24,000 the year before.
18% of its 2025 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 | $36,000 | 16 | $2,685 |
| 2024 | $24,000 | 13 | $1,135 |
| 2025 | $20,000 | 11 | $1,556 |
How to apply
Emerson-Griffin-Toring Private 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 Emerson-Griffin-Toring Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $5,500 |
| Washington | 3 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,750 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,750 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mindpop | Education | $2,750 |
| Techbridge | Education | $2,750 |
| Thread | Education | $2,500 |
| Delaware County Ed Foundation | Education | $2,500 |
| Helen K Furness Library | Education | $2,000 |
| Astronaut Scholarship Fund | Education | $2,000 |
| ACE Mentorship Program of America | Education | $1,500 |
| Library Foundation of Delaware Coun | Education | $1,000 |
| Minds Matter | Education | $1,000 |
| One World Now | Education | $1,000 |
| Rainier Scholars | Education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Pavan Vaswani
- Kunal Vaswani
- Ralph Emerson
Questions people ask
Does Emerson-Griffin-Toring Private Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Emerson-Griffin-Toring Private Foundation give?
$20,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Emerson-Griffin-Toring Private Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Pavan Vaswani (Vice President), Kunal Vaswani (Secretary) and Ralph Emerson (Pres Treas).
What does Emerson-Griffin-Toring Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.