Toan-o'brien Foundation

BOULDER, CO EIN: 20-4464256

The Toan-O'Brien Foundation is a private foundation established in 2006 and classified as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico and focuses on funding public charitable purposes across multiple sectors including education, human services, and philanthropy.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$34K

+0.5% YoY

Revenue

$7K

-93.6% YoY

Net Investment Income

-100.0% YoY

Expenses

$7K

-98.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Toan-o'brien Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports public charitable purposes with a primary focus on:

  • Education
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
  • Human Services

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking activities span multiple states, with documented giving in:

  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • Virginia

Grant Distribution by State

12states
+4 more states

Cities

AlbuquerqueArlingtonAshevilleBaltimoreBoulderChicagoCortezDenverGamblerIthacaNew YorkOaklandOurayPaoniaRidgewayRidgwayRochesterSanta FeSt LouisTaos

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

2023 Financial Summary

  • Total assets: $33,879
  • Total revenues: $110,149
  • Total expenses: $376,950
  • Total giving: $363,000

Staffing

  • Number of employees: 0
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M$4M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$34,049$33,879$300,680
Revenue$7,070$110,149$242,098
Expenses$6,900$376,950$808,350
Qualifying Distributions$363,000$796,550
Net Investment Income$83,749$218,498
Distributable Amount$1,674$6,336$37,932

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$3M$4M26 grants202026 grants202110 grants202212 grants20230 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

74 grants across all recorded years

57<$50K5$50–100K4$100–250K2$250–500K3$500K–1M3$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Barrett Toan — President (as of August 2023)

The foundation is named after Barrett Toan and Paula O'Brien, who serve as trustees.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
BARRETT TOANTRUSTEE5
PAULA O'BRIENTRUSTEE5

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Toan-o'brien Foundation fund?

The foundation supports public charitable purposes with a primary focus on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Toan-o'brien Foundation?

**Grant Activity (2023)** • Total grants distributed: $363,000 • Number of grants made: 10 • Typical award range: $250–$2,011,000 **Recent Grants (2023)** • New Mexico School for the Arts - Arts Institute (NMSA): $80,000 • Asheville School (AS): $50,000 • Feeding America: $10,000 • Additional 7 grants (amounts not specified in available data)

Where does Toan-o'brien Foundation make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking activities span multiple states, with documented giving in: • New Mexico • New York • Virginia

How much is Toan-o'brien Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Toan-o'brien Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Toan-o'brien Foundation's EIN?

Toan-o'brien Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4464256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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