Tuckerman Foundation
Tuckerman Foundation is a private foundation based in Great Neck, New York. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in environmental conservation, culture, medical causes, and education.
Tuckerman Foundation at a glance
In short: Tuckerman Foundation gave $96K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $95,860
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,663
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,411,913
- +134.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (7 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (62% 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 Tuckerman 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: 60 Cuttermill Rd 214, Great Neck, NY 11021
Phone: (212) 303-0200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tuckerman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Nature CONSERVANCY(TEXAS) ($20K). Together the top 10 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
149 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 149 grants of 149 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas received 62% of grant dollars, Maine 22%, New York 5%, Maryland 5%, and Colorado 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tuckerman Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 36 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $662; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $260 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2020) to $96K (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature CONSERVANCY(TEXAS) San Antonio, TX | Environmental | $20,000 |
| Trees for Houston Houston, TX | Environmental | $15,000 |
| Friends of Acadia Bar Harbor, ME | Environmental | $10,000 |
| The Menil Collection Houston, TX | Cultural | $9,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust Topsham, ME | Environmental | $5,160 |
| Breakthrough TD1 (Formerly JDRF) Hagerstown, MD | Medical | $5,000 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation Kemah, TX | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Annunciation Orthodox School Houston, TX | Education | $3,810 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation Houston, TX | Medical | $2,500 |
| Rockend Inc Northeast Harbor, ME | Cultural | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,411,913 | $2,064,191 | $109,215 | $95,860 | 36 | $102,056 | $60,230 | $78,900 |
| 2023 | $1,454,098 | $793,899 | $95,598 | $86,835 | 35 | $91,346 | $42,067 | $69,507 |
| 2022 | $755,797 | $750,004 | $73,533 | $65,902 | 29 | $70,397 | — | $5,647 |
| 2021 | $79,826 | $13 | $74,798 | $67,520 | 25 | $71,676 | — | $6,085 |
| 2020 | $154,261 | $50,026 | $56,700 | $50,579 | 24 | — | — | $6,977 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tuckerman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $79K 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 is provided. The foundation’s grants include support for environmental, cultural, medical, and educational organizations. Grantees describe their work in varied terms: Trees For Houston says it plants, protects, and promotes trees in the greater Houston area; Friends of Acadia says it works to preserve and protect Acadia National Park’s natural beauty, ecological vitality, and cultural resources; and Maine Coast Heritage Trust says it advances conservation of lands and waters in Maine. Galveston Bay Foundation says its mission is to preserve and enhance Galveston Bay. Rockend says it explores the arts with children regardless of ability.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 36 grants totaling $95,860. Grants ranged from $25 to $20,000, with a median of $1,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $20,000 to The Nature Conservancy (Texas) for environmental work; $15,000 to Trees for Houston for environmental work; $10,000 to Friends of Acadia for environmental work; $9,000 to The Menil Collection for cultural work; $5,160 to Maine Coast Heritage Trust for environmental work; $5,000 each to Breakthrough TD1 (formerly JDRF) for medical work and Galveston Bay Foundation for environmental work; and $3,810 to Annunciation Orthodox School for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Melissa Tuckerman as President/Director; Oliver Tuckerman as Director/Treasurer/Financial VP; Winthrop Rutherfurd Jr as Secretary; and Joseph Mancari as Controller.
Tuckerman Foundation is led by Melissa Tuckerman, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melissa Tuckerman
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oliver Tuckerman
Director, Treasurer & Financial Vice President
Director, Treasurer & Financial → Director, Treasurer & Financial Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Winthrop Rutherfurd Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$550 (2023) → $0 (2024)
Joseph Mancari
Controller
Assistant Treasurer → Controller, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gregory Galgano (2020–2022) — Comptroller & Chief Administrator Officer · Filing note: Resigned 03-11-22
- Former: Joe Mancari (2020) — Assistant Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $550, to Winthrop Rutherfurd Jr (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Tuckerman Foundation
How much does Tuckerman Foundation give each year?
Tuckerman Foundation gave $96K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $87K across 35 grants.
What is Tuckerman Foundation's typical grant size?
Tuckerman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,663, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tuckerman Foundation that year got $662 on average.
Where does Tuckerman Foundation give grants?
Tuckerman Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maine (22%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (9 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Northeast Harbor, ME (5 grants) and Bar Harbor, ME (2 grants).
Does Tuckerman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Tuckerman Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (10 grants), "Environmental" (8 grants) and "Social Program" (7 grants).
Who are Tuckerman Foundation's largest grantees?
Tuckerman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Nature CONSERVANCY(TEXAS) ($20,000), Trees for Houston ($15,000) and Friends of Acadia ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tuckerman Foundation?
Tuckerman Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tuckerman Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s grants include support for environmental, cultural, medical, and educational organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tuckerman 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 Tuckerman Foundation's EIN?
Tuckerman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4218823. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Tuckerman 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Tuckerman Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tuckerman-foundation-morg_146ed4ae48bf42b08679606e45cbe97c
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