Telaka Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Telaka Foundation is a private foundation in Norwich, Vermont. In tax year 2025 it gave $249,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$249,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $253,214 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 | $572,214 | 18 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $253,214 | 23 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $249,000 | 23 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Telaka 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 Telaka Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 3 | $80,500 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $57,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $17,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $7,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | Nature conservancy | $50,000 |
| Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health | Breast cancer locator study | $50,000 |
| Northern Stage | Arts | $50,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | Conservation | $26,000 |
| National Resource Defense Counsel | Conservation | $20,000 |
| Hanley Foundation | Charitable health & education | $15,000 |
| College of Charleston | Education | $5,000 |
| Dickinson | Education | $5,000 |
| Texas Christian University | Education | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern New England | Health care | $4,500 |
| Rosie's Place | General | $3,000 |
| Eaglebrook School | Education | $2,500 |
| Haverford School | Education | $2,500 |
| High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Inc | Improve lives of disabled persons | $2,000 |
| The Carter Center | Commitment to human rights & alleviate human suffering | $1,500 |
| Ceres | Conservation | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Intl | Help poor and underpriviledged | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Charitable health & education | $1,000 |
| Silent Spring Institute | Environment and health | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Nature conservancy | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Charitable health & education | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Medical aid | $500 |
| National Geographic | Conservation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charlotte Metcalf
- Hannah M Childs
- Lucy D Metcalf
Questions people ask
Does Telaka Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Telaka Foundation give?
$249,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Telaka Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charlotte Metcalf (President, Treas, Director), Hannah M Childs (Director) and Lucy D Metcalf (Clerk & Director).
What does Telaka Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and education.