Tradition and Transition Fund
Preselected recipients only
Tradition and Transition Fund is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $24,000 and the largest $24,000. 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$24,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$24,000
- Largest grant$24,000
- Assets$63,806
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $30,345 | 3 | $64,612 |
| 2024 | $20,000 | 1 | $43,497 |
| 2025 | $24,000 | 1 | $63,806 |
How to apply
Tradition and Transition Fund 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 Tradition and Transition Fund funds
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nyae Nyae Development Fd | For food and water security | $24,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Pauline W Wiessner
- Andrew F Wiessner
- Nicholas W Larsen
- Silas W Larsen
Questions people ask
Does Tradition and Transition Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tradition and Transition Fund give?
$24,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $24,000.
Who runs Tradition and Transition Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Pauline W Wiessner (President), Andrew F Wiessner (Vice President), Nicholas W Larsen (Board Member) and Silas W Larsen (Board Member).
What does Tradition and Transition Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and international.