THE PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION
THE PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION
GETZVILLE, NY, US
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a.k.a Tower Foundation
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
16-6350753
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
THE PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION
GETZVILLE, NY, US
•
a.k.a Tower Foundation
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
16-6350753
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
AI Summary
THE PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $11.6M across 157 grantees in filing year 2025 and funds areas including special needs education, mental health care, developmental disability services, and mental and behavioral disorders. It is open for unsolicited proposals; prospective applicants should review the How to Apply section of the current profile page to assess fit.
Mission Statement
As grantmaker, partner, and advocate, the Tower Foundation strengthens organizations and works to change systems to improve the lives of young people with learning disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and intellectual disabilities.
Cause Areas
5
Special needs education
Mental and behavioral disorders
Mental health care
Developmental disability services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION
GETZVILLE, NY
$769.2M
94%
NEW PROFIT INC
BOSTON, MA
$2.5M
< 1%
INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT PRACTICE INC
BOSTON, MA
$1.7M
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
218
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$23.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
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- 439 grantees
- 35 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION?
Yes. THE PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does THE PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION give?
THE PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New York, and California. 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 PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION awarded about 220 grants, totaling nearly $9.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 440 grantees. Recent grantees include THE PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION, NEW PROFIT INC, and INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT PRACTICE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting THE PETER AND ELIZABETH C TOWER FOUNDATION’s website.