Tenacre Foundation
Tenacre Foundation is a private foundation based in Princeton, New Jersey, whose stated identity is a Christian Science nursing ministry. Its work includes Christian Science nursing services and related ministries, and its grantmaking supports organizations including Christian Science nursing, camps, schools, and education initiatives.
Tenacre Foundation at a glance
In short: Tenacre Foundation gave $31.4M across 70 grants in 2025 (avg $448K), top state Kansas. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,386,410
- -38.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 70
- -35.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $448,377
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $64,064
- Total assets
- $364,912,270
- -3.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (6 of 57, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tenacre Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
Tenacre states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Box 632 The Great Road, Princeton, NJ 08542
Phone: (609) 921-8900
Website: https://tenacre.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tenacre Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Fund for Christian Science Nursing ($10.9M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $28.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
681 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 253 grants of 681 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas (38%), New York (21%), Missouri (12%), California (7%), and Colorado (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 70 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tenacre Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 57 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $614K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $61K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31.4M (2025) to $109.9M (2022). In 2025 it made 70 grants totaling $31.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Fund for Christian Science Nursing Overland Park, KS | Christian Science Philanthropic Organizations | $7,000,000 |
| Teach for All New York, NY | Education | $6,266,000 |
| National Fund for Christian Science Nursing Overland Park, KS | Christian Science Philanthropic Organizations | $3,891,668 |
| Adventure Unlimited Greenwood Village, CO | Christian Science Camps | $1,400,955 |
| Berkeley Hall School Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Christian Science-Based Schools | $1,300,000 |
| Kipp Team and Family Schools Newark, NJ | Education | $1,200,000 |
| The Campership Fund St. Louis, MO | Christian Science Philanthropic Organizations | $1,000,000 |
| Cedars Camps Lebanon, MO | Christian Science Camps | $991,668 |
| The Principle Foundation Extended Services Overland Park, KS | Christian Science Philanthropic Organizations | $938,664 |
| Cedars Camps Lebanon, MO | Christian Science Camps | $908,372 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $364,912,270 | $78,764,081 | $47,199,747 | $31,386,410 | 70 | $54,314,851 | $38,792,187 |
| 2024 | $379,508,875 | $91,377,308 | $56,379,404 | $50,932,454 | 108 | $96,322,214 | $67,022,226 |
| 2023 | $375,650,707 | $94,567,488 | $93,849,411 | $95,689,319 | 153 | $127,710,279 | $23,333,728 |
| 2022 | $470,013,101 | $169,308,668 | $153,933,240 | $109,859,586 | 218 | $137,260,399 | $51,306,860 |
| 2021 | $536,940,723 | $131,443,449 | $114,973,945 | $100,787,948 | 132 | — | $24,941,004 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Tenacre describes its ministries as embracing humanity through the practical application of Christ Jesus’s teachings, expressed in spiritual growth and healing. In its 2023 filing, it describes providing Christian Science nursing services, benevolence for people unable to pay, a School of Christian Science Nursing, visitor accommodations, and a Bible-focused spiritual resource library.
The 2025 grants include support for Christian Science nursing and philanthropic organizations, Christian Science camps and schools, and education. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: the National Fund for Christian Science Nursing says it gathers and offers resources to support Christian Science nursing and access to care; Adventure Unlimited says it provides recreational, leadership, service, education, and community activities in an environment where Christian Science is lived; and Berkeley Hall School Foundation says it aims to empower children to fulfill their potential as scholars and citizens. KIPP Team and Family Schools says it provides support services to KIPP schools, including staffing, fundraising, and financial and business management.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Tenacre reported 70 grants totaling $31,386,410. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $7,000,000, with a median of $64,064. Among the largest grants were $7,000,000 and $3,891,668 to the National Fund for Christian Science Nursing; $6,266,000 to Teach For All for education; $1,400,955 to Adventure Unlimited for Christian Science camps; $1,300,000 to Berkeley Hall School Foundation for Christian Science-based schools; and $1,200,000 to KIPP Team and Family Schools for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Emily Smith as chair, Cynthia R Love as vice chair, and Gail Chaddock, Cynthia Tyler, David Cook, Thomas Fuller, Janet Hatherell, David Daniels, and Robert Rupp as trustees. Cynthia Tyler is listed as a trustee through April 2025; Janet Hatherell, David Daniels, and Robert Rupp are listed as beginning in June 2024. Brian Stock is listed as president and CEO.
Tenacre Foundation is led by Brian Stock, President & CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 7 of 16 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Stock
President & CEO
Trustee → Vp-Csn, 2024
Vp-Csn → President & CEO, 2025
On filings since 2021
55 hrs/week
$253K (2023) → $262K (2025)
Emily Smith
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catheryn E. Murdoch
Trustee, Treasurer & CFO
On filings since 2021
55 hrs/week
$173K (2021) → $200K (2025)
Marina N. Bonsi
Snr Director & Assistant Secretary
Secretary & Snr Director → Snr Director & Assistant Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$157K (2021) → $139K (2025)
Gail Chaddock
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Tyler
Trustee
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Cook
Trustee
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Fuller
Trustee
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Daniels
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Hatherell
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Rupp
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary L. Wright
Assistant Treasurer & Controller
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$113K (2021) → $36K (2025)
Adam Scherr
Assistant Secretary & Housekeeping Manager
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$103K (2025)
Regina Oandah
Assistant Treasurer & Controller
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$202K (2025)
Rosy Lum
Secretary & Committee Manager
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$109K (2025)
Cynthia R. Love
Vice Chair
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Charles Lindahl (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Michael A. Fisher (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: William H. Bell (2021–2024) — Vp-Philanthropy & Cpo
- Former: Rebecca Holmes (2022–2024) — Executive Assistant & Secretary
- Former: Caroleen M. Scholet (2021–2023) — Vp-Csn & COO
- Former: Christine I. Williams (2021–2023) — Chair
- Former: Janet Horton (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Moriah Early Manchesterthru Dec (2021) — Assistant Secretary & Executive Assistant
- Former: Rebecca Holmesbeg Dec (2021) — Assistant Secretary & Executive Assistant
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 $262K, to Brian Stock (President & CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Tenacre Foundation
How much does Tenacre Foundation give each year?
Tenacre Foundation gave $31.4M across 70 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50.9M across 108 grants.
What is Tenacre Foundation's typical grant size?
Tenacre Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $64,064, and its average grant was $448,377, across 70 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tenacre Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Tenacre Foundation give grants?
Tenacre Foundation's top state is Kansas, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (21%) and Missouri (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Overland Park, KS (5 grants), Trenton, NJ (5 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and St. Louis, MO (4 grants).
Does Tenacre Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 70 grants with a stated purpose on Tenacre Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (17 grants), "Local New Jersey" (10 grants) and "Christian Science Programs" (8 grants).
Who are Tenacre Foundation's largest grantees?
Tenacre Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include National Fund for Christian Science Nursing ($10,891,668 across 2 grants), Teach for All ($6,266,000) and Cedars Camps ($2,217,393 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Tenacre Foundation?
Tenacre Foundation reported $364.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $78.8M.
What does Tenacre Foundation fund?
Tenacre describes its ministries as embracing humanity through the practical application of Christ Jesus’s teachings, expressed in spiritual growth and healing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tenacre Foundation?
Tenacre states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tenacre Foundation's EIN?
Tenacre Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 21-0577480. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Tenacre Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Tenacre Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tenacre-foundation-morg_cd4478641ace49c792c228d0d6443ac9
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