Tortuga Ohana Foundation
Tortuga Ohana Foundation is a private foundation, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $924K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $30K.
Tortuga Ohana Foundation at a glance
In short: Tortuga Ohana Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +233.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $924,417
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% 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 Tortuga Ohana Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was World Central Kitchen ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Tortuga Ohana Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 120% 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2023) to $50K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General grant to help provide fresh meals to people affected by humanitarian, climate, and community crises. | $50,000 |
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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 | $924,417 | $34,838 | $61,429 | $50,000 | 1 | $55,364 | $29,509 | $46,022 |
| 2023 | $891,413 | $9,380 | $45,515 | $45,000 | 3 | $45,267 | $24,213 | $42,338 |
| 2022 | $829,581 | $31,351 | $68,642 | $50,000 | 1 | $59,588 | $22,298 | $44,376 |
| 2021 | $1,000,003 | $1,000,003 | — | — | — | — | — | $3,373 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tortuga Ohana Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tortuga Ohana Foundation is led by Melissa Hartfield, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melissa Hartfield
Director & President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Justin Hartfield
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Paul Karger
Director & Treasurer
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 Tortuga Ohana Foundation
How much does Tortuga Ohana Foundation give each year?
Tortuga Ohana Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 3 grants.
How large is Tortuga Ohana Foundation?
Tortuga Ohana Foundation reported $924K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Tortuga Ohana Foundation operate?
Tortuga Ohana Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Hawaii, Massachusetts.
What is Tortuga Ohana Foundation's EIN?
Tortuga Ohana Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3930083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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