Toodles Foundation
Toodles Foundation is a private foundation based in Anchorage, Alaska. Its 2024 filing reports $124,302 in grants to 10 charitable organizations, with all listed grants designated for operating support.
Toodles Foundation at a glance
In short: Toodles Foundation gave $124K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state South Carolina. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $124,302
- -13.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,430
- -39.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,371
- Total assets
- $296,536
- +35.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (40% 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 Toodles Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2550 Denali Street 1000, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: (907) 229-2211
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Toodles Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Polaris Tech Charter School ($50K). Together the top 10 received $124K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 32 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in South Carolina, Maryland, Colorado, Virginia, North Carolina, Alaska, California, and Arkansas. The largest shares of grant dollars went to South Carolina (40%), Maryland (16%), Colorado (16%), Virginia (16%), and North Carolina (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Toodles Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 189% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2022) to $143K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $124K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Polaris Tech Charter School Ridgeland, SC | Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Aopa Foundation Frederick, MD | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Colorado State University Foundation Fort Collins, CO | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| The United Way Alexandria, VA | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| The Grey Muzzle Organization Raleigh, NC | Operating Support | $6,170 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska Anchorage, AK | Operating Support | $2,572 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts Penngrove, CA | Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Covenant House Alaska Anchorage, AK | Operating Support | $1,060 |
| Alaska Cat Adoption Team Anchorage, AK | Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Heifer International Little Rock, AR | Operating Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $296,536 | $208,533 | $131,380 | $124,302 | 10 | $131,380 | $208,533 | $69,566 |
| 2023 | $219,383 | $381,175 | $147,763 | $143,000 | 7 | $146,707 | $68,639 | $75,183 |
| 2022 | $86,541 | $2,086 | $81,752 | $60,000 | 7 | $73,141 | $543 | $105,141 |
| 2021 | $166,207 | $166,757 | $100,270 | $92,540 | 8 | $92,540 | $166,757 | $150,492 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Toodles Foundation reported a distributable amount of $70K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, youth mentoring, animal welfare, and community services. For example, Polaris Tech Charter School says its mission is to help students become career-focused and college-ready; Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska says it creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships for youth. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $124,302. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $4,371. Each listed grant was for operating support.
The largest grants were $50,000 to Polaris Tech Charter School in Ridgeland, South Carolina; $20,000 each to AOPA Foundation in Frederick, Maryland, Colorado State University Foundation in Fort Collins, Colorado, and The United Way in Alexandria, Virginia; and $6,170 to The Grey Muzzle Organization in Raleigh, North Carolina. Other 2024 grants included $2,572 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska, $2,500 to Paws for Purple Hearts, $1,060 to Covenant House Alaska, and $1,000 each to Alaska Cat Adoption Team and Heifer International.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska describes its work as connecting youth experiencing adversity with adult mentors. The Grey Muzzle Organization says it improves the lives of at-risk senior dogs by providing funding and resources to animal welfare organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists:
- Ronald A Duncan — President/Director
- Amanda Miller — Secretary/Director
- Dani Bowman — VP/Treasurer/Director
Toodles Foundation is led by Ronald A. Duncan, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald A. Duncan
President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Miller
Secratary & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Dani Bowman
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Toodles Foundation
How much does Toodles Foundation give each year?
Toodles Foundation gave $124K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $143K across 7 grants.
What is Toodles Foundation's typical grant size?
Toodles Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,371, and its average grant was $12,430, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Toodles Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Toodles Foundation give grants?
Toodles Foundation's top state is South Carolina, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (16%) and Colorado (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Anchorage, AK (3 grants).
Does Toodles Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Toodles Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Toodles Foundation's largest grantees?
Toodles Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Polaris Tech Charter School ($50,000), Aopa Foundation ($20,000) and Colorado State University Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Toodles Foundation?
Toodles Foundation reported $297K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $131K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Toodles Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, youth mentoring, animal welfare, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Toodles Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Toodles Foundation's EIN?
Toodles Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3860910. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Toodles 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Toodles Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/toodles-foundation-morg_9856b613c11e407c9238450e3069caa7
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