Towanda Foundation
Towanda Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $514,750 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in environmental conservation, ocean-related efforts, and independent film.
Towanda Foundation at a glance
In short: Towanda Foundation gave $515K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $514,750
- +267.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,896
- +175.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $9,553,549
- +55.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Towanda Foundation
- 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Towanda Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Omega Institute for Holistic Studies Inc ($250K). Together the top 10 received $495K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 23 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York (50%) and California (36%), followed by Massachusetts (5%), Washington (5%), and New Jersey (2%). The itemized 2024 grants also included a recipient in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Towanda Foundation gives
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2022) to $515K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $515K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Omega Institute for Holistic Studies Inc Rhinebeck, NY | General & Unrestricted | $249,750 |
| The Film Collaborative Inc Los Angeles, CA | Funds to be designated for a documentary film currently titled "Disclosure 2" | $100,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club Charlestown, MA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Groundswell Fund San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| NA Ah Illahee Fund Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Earth Island Institute Inc Berkeley, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Billion Oyster Project New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Clean Ocean Action Inc Long Branch, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Greenwave Organization Corp New Haven, CT | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 | $9,553,549 | $4,043,675 | $632,902 | $514,750 | 12 | $542,982 | $2,248,765 | $448,399 |
| 2023 | $6,142,776 | $1,254,816 | $174,831 | $140,200 | 9 | $165,763 | $1,248,548 | $241,445 |
| 2022 | $5,062,791 | $5,100,123 | $87,332 | $36,000 | 2 | $52,281 | $2,441,043 | $149,210 |
| 2021 | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $90 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Towanda Foundation reported a distributable amount of $448K 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 Towanda Foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in several areas. The Film Collaborative says it provides independent filmmakers with educational materials and services including fiscal sponsorship, distribution, and impact marketing. The Appalachian Mountain Club says it promotes the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the Appalachian region’s mountains, forests, waters, and trails. Groundswell Fund says it strengthens movements for reproductive and social justice by resourcing grassroots organizing.
Several recipients describe ocean and environmental work: Sustainable Ocean Alliance says it empowers the next generation to preserve ocean health and sustainability; Earth Island Institute says it supports urgent environmental initiatives; and GreenWave says it trains and supports regenerative ocean farmers. The Coral Reef Alliance describes work to protect reef networks and reduce threats to corals, while Billion Oyster Project says its mission is to restore oyster reefs to New York Harbor through public education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Towanda Foundation reported 12 grants totaling $514,750. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $249,750, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest awards were $249,750 to Omega Institute for Holistic Studies for general and unrestricted purposes and $100,000 to The Film Collaborative for a documentary film then titled *Disclosure 2*. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to Appalachian Mountain Club and Groundswell Fund, and $20,000 each to Earth Island Institute and Sustainable Ocean Alliance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ryan Hinkle as Treasurer, Director, and Secretary, and Sara Hinkle as Director and President.
Towanda Foundation is led by Sara Hinkle, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sara Hinkle
Director & President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Hinkle
Treasurer, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
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 Towanda Foundation
How much does Towanda Foundation give each year?
Towanda Foundation gave $515K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $140K across 9 grants.
What is Towanda Foundation's typical grant size?
Towanda Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $42,896, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Towanda Foundation give grants?
Towanda Foundation gives mostly in New York: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Does Towanda Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Towanda Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Towanda Foundation's largest grantees?
Towanda Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Omega Institute for Holistic Studies Inc ($249,750), The Film Collaborative Inc ($100,000) and Appalachian Mountain Club ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Towanda Foundation?
Towanda Foundation reported $9.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $543K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $448K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Towanda Foundation fund?
No mission statement for Towanda Foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Towanda Foundation?
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 Towanda Foundation's EIN?
Towanda Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2754682. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Towanda 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.
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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Grantable. (2026). Towanda Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/towanda-foundation-morg_9bb4c7c4dccd4a39bf664bc0bbe18ea1
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