The Toph Foundation Inc
The Toph Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in South Burlington, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $37K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $1K.
The Toph Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Toph Foundation Inc gave $12K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,625
- -12.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,661
- +12.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $37,371
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Vermont (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Toph Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Jimmy Fund Dana-Farber ($2K). Together the top 6 received $9K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Toph Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 191% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 681% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $13K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $3,000 |
| The Jimmy Fund Dana-Farber Brookline, MA | Dana-Farber cancer research | $2,000 |
| Vermont Food Bank Barre, VT | Support of local food shelves | $2,000 |
| Camp Ta-Kum-Ta South Hero, VT | Support mission of Camp for children with cancer | $2,000 |
| Blood Cancer United formerly LLS Rye Brook, NY | Cancer research for Lymphoma | $2,000 |
| Flyin Ryan Foundation Burlington, VT | Support of mission to promote core values in all | $425 |
| VT Foundation of Recovery Essex Junction, VT | Sunstance abuse recovery and integration | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,371 | $25,106 | $25,894 | $11,625 | 7 | $11,625 | $1,137 | $1,708 |
| 2023 | $38,159 | $15,828 | $15,150 | $13,263 | 9 | $13,263 | — | $1,822 |
| 2022 | $37,481 | $14,927 | $4,400 | $4,400 | 6 | $8,800 | — | $1,478 |
| 2021 | $26,954 | $20,900 | $4,210 | $4,000 | 6 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $10,264 | $13,364 | $3,100 | $3,100 | 6 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Toph Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Toph Foundation Inc is led by James A Goldsbury, Acting President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James A Goldsbury
Acting President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica Antell
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel W Goldsbury
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice W Goldsbury
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph A Goldsbury
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark S Antell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Antell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan P Scott
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Susan P Antell (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Toph Foundation Inc
How much does The Toph Foundation Inc give each year?
The Toph Foundation Inc gave $12K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 9 grants.
What is The Toph Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Toph Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,661, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Toph Foundation Inc give grants?
The Toph Foundation Inc gives mostly in Vermont: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (17%) and New York (17%).
Does The Toph Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Toph Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Toph Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Toph Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Jimmy Fund Dana-Farber ($2,000), Vermont Food Bank ($2,000) and Camp Ta-Kum-Ta ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Toph Foundation Inc?
The Toph Foundation Inc reported $37K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Toph Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Toph Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3880045. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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