THE TOW FOUNDATION INC
New Canaan, CT, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
06-6484045
•
•
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
New Canaan, CT, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
06-6484045
•
•
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
Was this helpful?
The Tow Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily focuses on funding in New York, Connecticut, and Washington, D.C. With a total of $26.2 million in grants paid to 490 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BARNARD COLLEGE
$27.1M
14%
MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER
$20M
11%
THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
$12M
6%
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants
213
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE TOW FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE TOW FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE TOW FOUNDATION INC give?
THE TOW FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Connecticut, and District Of Columbia. 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 TOW FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE TOW FOUNDATION INC fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE TOW FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, THE TOW FOUNDATION INC awarded about 210 grants, totaling nearly $26.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE TOW FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE TOW FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 490 grantees. Recent grantees include BARNARD COLLEGE, MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER, and THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE TOW FOUNDATION INC?
THE TOW FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.