TMT Charitable Foundation Inc
TMT Charitable Foundation Inc is based in Wichita, Kansas, and is classified as a private foundation on its Form 990-PF filing. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including schools, youth and family service organizations, and organizations working on conservation and health-related causes.
TMT Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: TMT Charitable Foundation Inc gave $16.9M across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $889K), mostly in Connecticut. 58% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,883,307
- +377.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +46.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $888,595
- +226.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $15,656,752
- -43.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (11 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to TMT Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2959 N Rock Road Suite 300, Wichita, KS 67226
Phone: (316) 630-8100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who TMT Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greenwich Country Day School ($9.6M). Together the top 10 received $16.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 27 grants of 62 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Connecticut (62%), New Hampshire (30%), New York (4%), Oregon (3%), and Georgia (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is TMT Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 19 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $224K; repeat grants $1.8M. How we count
Medians: $75K first-time, $88K repeat.
- 37% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1348% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $816K (2020) to $16.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $16.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Country Day School Greenwich, CT | General | $9,591,507 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | General | $4,000,000 |
| Dartmouth Buddy Teeven Hanover, NH | General | $1,000,000 |
| Greenwich Country Day School Scholar Greenwich, CT | General | $576,800 |
| The Bridge Project New York, NY | General | $500,000 |
| Wild Salmon Center Portland, OR | General | $500,000 |
| Family Centers Greenwich, CT | General | $100,000 |
| Fundplay Foundation New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Partnership to End Human Trafficking Fairfield, CT | General | $75,000 |
| Goshen Valley Waleska, GA | General | $75,000 |
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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 | $15,656,752 | $18,588,343 | $17,364,257 | $16,883,307 | 19 | $16,887,846 | $9,055,907 | $1,005,461 |
| 2023 | $27,759,120 | $44,686,600 | $3,660,379 | $3,534,840 | 13 | $3,538,599 | $19,143,893 | $731,180 |
| 2022 | $4,159,091 | $45,375 | $1,608,532 | $1,604,300 | 10 | $1,608,050 | $40,726 | $290,520 |
| 2021 | $5,722,248 | $5,634,858 | $1,176,229 | $1,166,019 | 8 | $1,169,457 | $4,126,416 | $49,629 |
| 2020 | $1,728,619 | $455,776 | $820,771 | $816,000 | 12 | — | $450,538 | $97,426 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TMT Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Greenwich Country Day School describes its mission as helping children develop their abilities and achieve high standards in study, play, and character. Wild Salmon Center says it works to conserve and sustainably use wild salmon ecosystems across the Pacific Rim. The Bridge Project describes its work as addressing child poverty in the United States through a consistent unconditional cash allowance program for mothers of babies during their first 1,000 days.
Other 2024 recipients include Family Centers, which says it works to empower children, adults, families, and communities; Fundplay Foundation, which supports youth sports organizations using sport for youth development; and Kids in Crisis, which provides prevention, counseling, and crisis services for children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $16,883,307. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $9,591,507, with a median of $75,000. The largest reported grants included $9,591,507 to Greenwich Country Day School, $4,000,000 to Trustees of Dartmouth College, $1,000,000 to Dartmouth Buddy Teeven, $576,800 to Greenwich Country Day School Scholar, and $500,000 each to The Bridge Project and Wild Salmon Center. The listed grant purposes were “general.”
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
TMT Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Michael Triplett, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Triplett
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christie Triplett
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Triplett
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 TMT Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does TMT Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
TMT Charitable Foundation Inc gave $16.9M across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.5M across 13 grants.
What is TMT Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
TMT Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $888,595, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from TMT Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $224K on average.
Where does TMT Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
TMT Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenwich, CT (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Hanover, NH (2 grants).
Does TMT Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of TMT Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are TMT Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
TMT Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Greenwich Country Day School ($9,591,507), Trustees of Dartmouth College ($4,000,000) and Dartmouth Buddy Teeven ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is TMT Charitable Foundation Inc?
TMT Charitable Foundation Inc reported $15.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does TMT Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Greenwich Country Day School describes its mission as helping children develop their abilities and achieve high standards in study, play, and character. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from TMT Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 TMT Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
TMT Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2566660. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does TMT Charitable Foundation Inc 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 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 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 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work TMT Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). TMT Charitable Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tmt-charitable-foundation-inc-morg_6cacc92c6d2f4bd88d3d9d5810266294
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