The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc
The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1987 and endowed in 1991 through a bequest by Emily Hall Tremaine, a collector of contemporary art. Based in Tolland, Connecticut, the foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that has been operating since July 1985. The foundation employs three staff members and focuses on funding innovative projects that advance practical solutions to basic and enduring problems in American society.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$78.8M
+14.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
-3.6% YoY
Grant Count
190
-1.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-2.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to seek and fund innovative projects which advance solutions to basic and enduring problems, with an overall emphasis on education principally in the United States. The foundation takes an active role in three major areas:
- Art — including curatorial advancement, exhibition support, and artist career development
- Environment
- Learning Disabilities
The foundation's efforts reflect the entrepreneurial spirit of the family and the founder's distinction for foresight, imagination, and risk-taking. The foundation also aims to engender family unity, equality, and mutual respect while educating family members in philanthropy, service, and stewardship.
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with typical awards ranging from $100 to $223,738. Recent grant opportunities include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is primarily focused in the United States, with particular emphasis on Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $69.1 million
- Total Revenue: $5.45 million
- Total Expenses: $4.95 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
Additional Financial Information:
- Total Assets (alternate filing): $78.76 million
- Total Giving: $2.87 million
- Annual Revenue: approximately $10 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $78,764,935 | $69,108,188 | $68,605,159 |
| Revenue | $14,487,620 | $5,453,131 | $1,140,814 |
| Expenses | $4,868,955 | $4,950,102 | $5,418,589 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,515,431 | $5,332,142 | $4,837,623 |
| Net Investment Income | $9,751,485 | $4,146,304 | $1,349,388 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,502,303 | $4,259,855 | $4,493,167 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc
Curatorial Advancement- Innovation Grants
THE EMILY HALL TREMAINE FOUNDATION INC
Amount
US $500 - US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Emily Hall Tremaine Exhibition Award Grant
THE EMILY HALL TREMAINE FOUNDATION INC
Amount
US $50,000 - US $150,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Emily Hall Tremaine Exhibition Research Grant
THE EMILY HALL TREMAINE FOUNDATION INC
Amount
US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key staff members include:
- Michelle Knapik — President
- Heather Pontonio — Senior Program Director
- Emily Wick — Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PALMER DEPETRO | DIRECTOR, CHAIRPERSON | 3 | — |
| HUNTER TREMAINE | DIRECTOR, CHAIRPERSON ELECT | 3 | — |
| WHITNEY O'BRIEN | DIRECTOR, TREASURER | 3 | — |
| MARILYN DEPETRO | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| CATE BULGER | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| PORTER COLLINS | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| CLEIGHTON DEPETRO | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| DIANA DEPETRO | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| WILLIAM O'BRIEN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ALEXANDRA TREMAINE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| GEAN TREMAINE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| PAGE TREMAINE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| SARAH C TREMAINE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| TYLER TREMAINE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| CHAPPIE WICK | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| EMILY WICK | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| SAGE TREMAINE | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| GRADY WICK | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR (BEGAN 03/07/2024) | 3 | — |
| ATWOOD COLLINS III | DIRECTOR EMERITUS | 3 | — |
| BURTON G TREMAINE III | DIRECTOR EMERITUS | 3 | — |
| JANET T STANLEY | DIRECTOR EMERITUS | 3 | — |
| JOHN M TREMAINE | DIRECTOR EMERITUS | 3 | — |
| PHILIP STANLEY | DIRECTOR EMERITUS | 3 | — |
| MICHELLE KNAPIK | PRESIDENT | 40 | $226,698 |
Contact Information
- Website: www.tremainefoundation.org
- Phone: 203-639-5544
- Address: PO Box 803, Tolland, CT 06084-0803
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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