THE TOMMY FUND INC
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The Tommy Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on supporting initiatives in Connecticut. It operates on a relationship-based model, providing grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE EMOTIONAL, MEDICAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES; AND TO IMPROVE THE CURE RATE OF CHILDHOOD CANCER THROUGH YALE NEW HAVEN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND THE SMILOW CANCER HOSPITAL.FUNDING SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY OFFERING BOTH DIRECT AND INDIRECT SUPPORT TO CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND BY SUPPORTING SUCH ACTIVITIES AS PATIENT CARE, TEACHING AND TRAINING OF STAFF, PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH, OBTAINING OF SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR PLAYROOM AND CLINIC AREAS, SPONSORSHIP OF GROUP ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND FOR THEIR FAMILIES AND IN THE RAISING OF FUNDS AND INCREASING COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF ALL SUCH SERVICES AT THE SMILOW CANCER HOSPITAL AT YALE NEW HAVEN'S CHILDREN HOSPITAL.
Cause Areas
1
Cancers
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL
$39K
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE TOMMY FUND INC?
No. THE TOMMY FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE TOMMY FUND INC give?
THE TOMMY FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE TOMMY FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE TOMMY FUND INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE TOMMY FUND INC make each year?
In 2016, THE TOMMY FUND INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $19 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE TOMMY FUND INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE TOMMY FUND INC awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE TOMMY FUND INC?
THE TOMMY FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.