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Private foundation · EIN 21-0577480

Tenacre Foundation

Princeton, NJ

Tenacre Foundation is a private foundation based in Princeton, NJ. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $31.4M in grants and contributions paid across 70 grants, with $365M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to National Fund for Christian Science Nursing, Teach for All and National Fund for Christian Science Nursing.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
National Fund for Christian Science NursingOverland Park, KSChristian Science Philanthropic Organizations$7,000,000
Teach for AllNew York, NYEducation$6,266,000
National Fund for Christian Science NursingOverland Park, KSChristian Science Philanthropic Organizations$3,891,668
Adventure UnlimitedGreenwood Village, COChristian Science Camps$1,400,955
Berkeley Hall School FoundationLos Angeles, CAChristian Science-Based Schools$1,300,000
Kipp Team and Family SchoolsNewark, NJEducation$1,200,000
The Campership FundSt Louis, MOChristian Science Philanthropic Organizations$1,000,000
Cedars CampsLebanon, MOChristian Science Camps$991,668
The Principle Foundation Extended ServicesOverland Park, KSChristian Science Philanthropic Organizations$938,664
Cedars CampsLebanon, MOChristian Science Camps$908,372
Adventure UnlimitedGreenwood Village, COChristian Science Camps$656,500
E3 Elevating Education EverywhereKnoxville, TNChristian Science-Based Schools$632,500
E3 Elevating Education EverywhereKnoxville, TNChristian Science-Based Schools$477,019
Isles IncTrenton, NJLocal New Jersey$375,000
African Leadership FoundationNew York City, NYEducation$329,500
Cedars CampsLebanon, MOChristian Science Camps$317,353
Arden WoodSan Francisco, CAChristian Science Programs$253,251
Chestnut Hill Benevolent AssociationChestnut Hill, MAChristian Science Nursing Facilities$240,693
Friends of Teach for ArmeniaLos Angeles, CAEducation$239,000
The Campership FundSt Louis, MOChristian Science Philanthropic Organizations$231,102
SbpNew Orleans, LADisaster Relief$202,306
E3 Elevating Education EverywhereKnoxville, TNChristian Science-Based Schools$197,981
Peace Haven AssociationSt Louis, MOChristian Science Nursing Facilities$187,429
The Branch SchoolHouston, TXChristian Science-Based Schools$169,900
Olive Glen Foundation IncSacramento, CAChristian Science Programs$160,225

The 25 largest of 70 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Tenacre Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Tenacre Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Tenacre Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $31,386,410 in grants and contributions paid (70 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Tenacre Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to National Fund for Christian Science Nursing (KS), $7M, Teach for All (NY), $6.27M, National Fund for Christian Science Nursing (KS), $3.89M, Adventure Unlimited (CO), $1.4M and Berkeley Hall School Foundation (CA), $1.3M.