Telaka Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Norwich, Vermont. Established in 1997, it operates as a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization with a focus on supporting education, conservation, and human services initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
-5.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$253K
-55.7% YoY
Grant Count
23
+27.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-65.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement on record. However, its grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Environmental Education
- Community and School Gardens
- Renewable Energy
- Conservation
Grantmaking
The foundation also supports organizations including the Nature Conservancy of Vermont.
Grant Range
$500–$500,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Massachusetts
- Florida
- Vermont
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $2,481,768
- Total Giving: $572,214
- Total Revenues: $236,589
- Total Expenses: $607,707
- Investment Income and Dividends: $62,129
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,341,478 | $2,481,768 | $2,853,629 |
| Revenue | $155,562 | $236,589 | $270,524 |
| Expenses | $295,611 | $607,707 | $818,927 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $257,542 | $575,956 | $777,307 |
| Net Investment Income | $119,665 | $204,838 | $239,195 |
| Distributable Amount | $188,744 | $176,550 | $202,964 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Charlotte Metcalf — President (as of 2023, serving without compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLOTTE METCALF | PRESIDENT, TREAS, DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HANNAH M CHILDS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| LUCY D METCALF | CLERK & DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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