THE TOW FOUNDATION INC
THE TOW FOUNDATION INC
New Canaan, CT, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
06-6484045
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
THE TOW FOUNDATION INC
New Canaan, CT, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
06-6484045
•
•
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
THE TOW FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $26.2M in grants paid to 129 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BARNARD COLLEGE
New York, NY
$27.1M
14%
MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER
New York, NY
$20M
11%
THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
NEW YORK, NY
$12M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
213
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
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- 490 grantees
- 28 board & team members
- 10 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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.