Technical Foundation of America
Technical Foundation of America is a private foundation, based in Glen Ellyn, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $821K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $28K.
Technical Foundation of America at a glance
In short: Technical Foundation of America gave $31K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,826
- +66.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,138
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,754
- Total assets
- $820,620
- -8.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Technical Foundation of America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Teach for America ($31K across 6 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Technical Foundation of America gives
- Giving grew 928% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 326% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $38K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teach for America Chicago, IL | Support for Edcuators in Tech. | $11,147 |
| Teach for America Chicago, IL | Develop Alliances Among Tech. Ed. | $11,091 |
| Teach for America Chicago, IL | Foster Relationships Among STEM Ed. | $3,008 |
| Teach for America Chicago, IL | Sponsor a Research Conf. on STEM Ed. | $2,500 |
| Teach for America Chicago, IL | Support for a Technology Program | $2,423 |
| Teach for America Chicago, IL | Support a Tech. Ed. Publication | $657 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $820,620 | $53,459 | $183,855 | $30,826 | 6 | $134,613 | $27,513 | $41,321 |
| 2024 | $892,964 | $55,244 | $164,729 | $18,500 | 3 | $130,223 | $21,203 | $43,312 |
| 2023 | $963,864 | $23,249 | $165,770 | $38,000 | 3 | $91,747 | $3,594 | $46,582 |
| 2022 | $987,560 | $71,082 | $131,596 | $3,000 | 2 | $96,820 | $39,950 | $57,264 |
| 2021 | $1,280,544 | $35,860 | $144,651 | $8,380 | 3 | — | $3,318 | $59,876 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Technical Foundation of America reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Technical Foundation of America's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Hall
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$31K (2021) → $31K (2025)
Stephen Hall
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$21K (2021) → $21K (2025)
Gene Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $31K, to David Hall (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Technical Foundation of America
How much does Technical Foundation of America give each year?
Technical Foundation of America gave $31K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 3 grants.
What is Technical Foundation of America's typical grant size?
Technical Foundation of America's median grant in 2025 was $2,754, and its average grant was $5,138, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Technical Foundation of America give grants?
Technical Foundation of America gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (6 grants).
Does Technical Foundation of America give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Technical Foundation of America's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Technical Foundation of America?
Technical Foundation of America reported $821K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $135K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Technical Foundation of America's EIN?
Technical Foundation of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-0730670. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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