Tonamora Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Tonamora Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Arlington, Vermont. In tax year 2024 it gave $238,667 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $110,000. 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$238,667
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $125,667 the year before.
17% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $92,667 | 10 | $1.8 million |
| 2023 | $125,667 | 13 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $238,667 | 12 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Tonamora Foundation Inc 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 Tonamora Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 6 | $143,500 |
| California | 2 | $69,167 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SVHC Foundation | Unrestricted | $110,000 |
| McCallum Theatre | Unrestricted | $52,500 |
| Champlain Land Trust | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens | Conference room - second of three installments | $16,667 |
| American International College | Scholarship pledge | $10,000 |
| College of the Atlantic | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bucks County Playhouse | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Echo Leahy Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hildene | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Greater Bennington Community Services Inc | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Gamma Mu Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Martha Canfield Library | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ambrose M O'Donnell
- John McEnrue
- Richard Farris
Questions people ask
Does Tonamora Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tonamora Foundation Inc give?
$238,667 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Tonamora Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ambrose M O'Donnell (Director), John McEnrue (Director) and Richard Farris (Director).
What does Tonamora Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.