Tranton Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Tranton Foundation Inc is a private foundation in McLean, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $130,656 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $90,000. 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$130,656
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$882,848
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $46,750 the year before.
57% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $56,200 | 6 | $870,901 |
| 2024 | $46,750 | 7 | $856,006 |
| 2025 | $130,656 | 7 | $882,848 |
How to apply
Tranton 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 Tranton Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $90,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $26,701 |
| Florida | 1 | $8,505 |
| Maryland | 2 | $5,450 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation | Support dharma outreach and education programs | $90,000 |
| Sky Nature Monastery (Tu Vien Tanh Thien) | Flooding disaster relief | $12,001 |
| BD Foundation | Improve the lives of many people through bd foundation's disaster relief aid, medical support, educational services and other charitable programs. | $8,505 |
| Hope for the Poor | Public charity | $7,500 |
| Buddhist Association of America | Public charity | $7,200 |
| Quan Am Pho-Chieu Ni-Ven | Support dharma outreach and education programs | $5,200 |
| Philippine Assoc of Metro Washington DC (Pamwe) | Support for philippine health care | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Han Ton-That
- Lam-Vien Tran
Questions people ask
Does Tranton Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tranton Foundation Inc give?
$130,656 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Tranton Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Han Ton-That (Pres/Director) and Lam-Vien Tran (Secretary/Director).
What does Tranton Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and health.