The Ticknor Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Ticknor Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2023 it gave $3.2 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $3.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$3.2 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$3.1 million
- Assets$0
How to apply
The Ticknor 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 The Ticknor Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $3.1 million |
| California | 15 | $50,500 |
| Washington | 2 | $15,000 |
| New York | 2 | $14,000 |
| New Mexico | 4 | $13,500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $12,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $6,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable | Transfer of assets to daf to close out foundation | $3.1 million |
| Heifer International | Support mission of ending global hunger and poverty | $12,500 |
| Lucile Packard Found for Childrens | PROMOTE EXEMPT ACTIVITY OF RECIPIENT - TO help caregivers at Packard Children's deliver the best pediatric and obstetric medicine available, and allow scientists at the Stanford School of Medicine to pursue promising new cures for childhood illness | $10,000 |
| KCTS 9 | Promote exempt activity of recipient - public tv programming | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Support programs to respond to medical emergencies in more than 70 countries | $10,000 |
| Food Bank for Monterey County | To promote program that provides nutritious staple foods and fresh produce to the needy | $7,500 |
| Christ House | Promote exempt activity of recipient - to help provide health care to homeless persons | $5,000 |
| Students Rising Above | Promote exempt activity of recipient - to support program to help low income bay area high school students attend and graduate from college. | $5,000 |
| Kuow 949 | Promote exempt activity of recipient - public radio | $5,000 |
| Pajarito Environmental Education Ce | Promote exempt activity of recipient in support of their services | $5,000 |
| SF Marin Food Bank | For general support of program to give healthy food to participants in need. | $5,000 |
| Richmond Emergency Food Bank | To promote program to provide food for the needy in the west contra costa county community | $5,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society of Marin | Promote exempt activity - provide safety net services to those in need | $5,000 |
| The Access Fund | Promote exempt activity of recipient - to support climbing organizations and continue improving climbing access and stewardship in idaho & across the country. | $4,000 |
| The Food Depot | Promote exempt activity of recipient in support of their services to feed the needy | $4,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Promote exempt activity | $4,000 |
| Locker 505 - Students Clothing Bank | Promote exempt activity of recipient in support of their services | $3,500 |
| Awhs Falcon Foundation | To support organization that supports education programs | $3,000 |
| Bucknell University | Promote exempt activity of recipient - to support the unrestricted scholarship fund | $2,500 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Jila fund - to provide general support for the jila at the university of colorado boulder | $2,500 |
| Side by Side | Promote exempt activity of recipient in support of their services | $2,000 |
| La Cocina | SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS AT La Cocina, a nonprofit working to solve problems of equity in business ownership for women, immigrants and people of color. | $2,000 |
| KUNM-899 FM | Promote exempt activity of recipient - to support public radio and news and public affairs programs. | $1,000 |
| Canal Alliance | Promote exempt activity of recipient in support of their services | $1,000 |
| CVNL | Promote exempt activity of recipient in support of their services | $1,000 |
| Children for Change | Promote exempt activity | $1,000 |
| Marin Humane Society | Promote exempt activity- programs and services for animal care/adoption | $1,000 |
| Lime Foundation | To promote programs for senior activity classes and turner arts initiative music and creative arts camps | $1,000 |
| National Public Radio | To support exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Kqed | To support exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Food Is Free Solano | Support programs to help the needy with food and necessities | $1,000 |
| Moc | SUPPORT MOC MISSION TO EMPOWER FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE economic security by eliminating barriers and creating opportunities. | $500 |
| Schwab Charitable | Transfer of assets to daf to close out foundation | $280 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald E Ticknor
- Sean D Ticknor
- Christopher C Ticknor
- Carolyn M Ticknor
Questions people ask
Does The Ticknor Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ticknor Foundation Inc give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2023, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs The Ticknor Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Donald E Ticknor (President), Sean D Ticknor (Vice President), Christopher C Ticknor (Vice President) and Carolyn M Ticknor (Secretary).
What does The Ticknor Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, food and hunger and education.