Traynor Family Foundation
The Traynor Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2023 grants supported organizations in the arts, health, education, animal welfare, and other charitable areas, including organizations in Massachusetts and New York.
Traynor Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Traynor Family Foundation gave $73K across 60 grants in 2023 (avg $1K), mostly in Massachusetts. 18% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $72,842
- -7.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 60
- -34.8% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,214
- +42.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $150
- Total assets
- $202,567
- -22.8% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (10 of 57, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (54% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Traynor Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation 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 Traynor Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Metropolitan Opera Association Inc ($25K). Together the top 10 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
320 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 319 grants of 320 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, Massachusetts recipients received 54% of grant dollars and New York recipients received 42%. California, Virginia, and Arizona each accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Traynor Family Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 10 of 57 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $914; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $175 first-time, $150 repeat.
- 75% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+1%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 622% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2020) to $165K (2021). In 2023 it made 60 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Boston Jewish Film Inc Newton, MA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Gann Academy the New Jewish High School of Greater Waltham, MA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelt Boston, MA | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston I Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League-Boston Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| 2LIFE Communities Inc Brighton, MA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $202,567 | $20,996 | $80,804 | $72,842 | 60 | $80,480 | $8,455 | $12,932 |
| 2022 | $262,355 | $12,187 | $86,601 | $78,400 | 92 | $86,233 | $10,746 | $15,768 |
| 2021 | $336,769 | $14,144 | $174,890 | $164,799 | 85 | $173,737 | $55,755 | $22,173 |
| 2020 | $497,515 | $1,734 | $85,345 | $72,105 | 83 | — | $20,350 | $24,625 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Traynor Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2023 — 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 grants include support for arts and cultural organizations, healthcare, education, community services, and animal welfare. For example, the Metropolitan Opera Association received a grant for general and unrestricted purposes, and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals received support for a charitable event.
Other grantees describe their work in their own terms: Friends of the Israel Defense Forces says it supports the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors; American Friends of Magen David Adom says it supports Magen David Adom’s lifesaving work in Israel; and 2Life Communities says it provides housing and services for low-income seniors. Wildflower describes its work as supporting children and families after the death of a parent, while the Lown Institute describes itself as a healthcare-policy think tank. The Price Center says it supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and the ALS Association says it works on ALS research, advocacy, and care services.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 60 grants totaling $72,842. Grants ranged from $20 to $25,000, with a median of $150. Its largest grant listed was $25,000 to the Metropolitan Opera Association in New York, for general and unrestricted purposes. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Boston Jewish Film, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Gann Academy; $3,500 to Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston; and $2,500 each to American Friends of Magen David Adom, the Anti-Defamation League-Boston, and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Wendy M Traynor as director, president, and treasurer; Roberta Traynor and Ronney Traynor as vice presidents; and Hannah Feeney as secretary.
Traynor Family Foundation is led by Wendy M Traynor, Director, President & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Wendy M Traynor
Director, President & Treasurer
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer → Director, President, Treasurer & Sec*, 2021
Director, President, Treasurer & Sec* → Director, President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Feeney
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roberta Traynor
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronney Traynor
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Traynor Family Foundation
How much does Traynor Family Foundation give each year?
Traynor Family Foundation gave $73K across 60 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $78K across 92 grants.
What is Traynor Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Traynor Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $150, and its average grant was $1,214, across 60 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Traynor Family Foundation that year got $914 on average.
Where does Traynor Family Foundation give grants?
Traynor Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (42%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (13 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Newton, MA (3 grants) and Waltham, MA (2 grants).
Does Traynor Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of Traynor Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (51 of 60) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Traynor Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Traynor Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Metropolitan Opera Association Inc ($25,000), Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston I ($6,500 across 3 grants) and Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc ($5,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Traynor Family Foundation?
Traynor Family Foundation reported $203K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Traynor Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for arts and cultural organizations, healthcare, education, community services, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Traynor Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Traynor Family Foundation's EIN?
Traynor Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3124760. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Traynor Family 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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