Virginia B Toulmin Charitable
Virginia B. Toulmin Charitable is a private foundation based in Cresskill, New Jersey. The foundation says it supports community-based organizations working in women and girl empowerment, disadvantaged youth, and the performing arts.
Virginia B Toulmin Charitable at a glance
In short: Virginia B Toulmin Charitable gave $7.0M across 84 grants in 2025 (avg $83K), mostly in New York. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,006,013
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 84
- -18.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $83,405
- +21.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $147,121,632
- +8.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (20 of 76, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Virginia B Toulmin Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations, funds by invitation only, and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 606, Cresskill, NJ 07626
Phone: (201) 218-2173
Website: https://toulminfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Virginia B Toulmin Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Opera America ($496K). Together the top 10 received $3.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
497 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 211 grants of 497 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in New York received 63% of grant dollars and recipients in Florida received 18%. Indiana accounted for 3%, while Massachusetts and Illinois each accounted for 2%. The foundation’s website describes its work with community-based organizations but does not state a broader geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 84 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Virginia B Toulmin Charitable open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 20 of 76 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $49K; repeat grants $108K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $75K repeat.
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6.2M (2022) to $7.2M (2019). In 2025 it made 84 grants totaling $7.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opera America New York, NY | Opera grants for women composers (fy26 discovery grants, commissioning grants, ancillary support) | $496,000 |
| League of American Orchestras New York, NY | Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions | $461,275 |
| FOS Feminista New York, NY | Strengthening resilience and sustainability through srh social innovation and financing | $250,000 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc Sarasota, FL | FY25 Goldstein Exhibition and Organizational Initiatives | $250,000 |
| Girls Inc of Sarasota County Sarasota, FL | Stem/outreach, august match, toulmin scholarship fund, growing the girl scholarships | $240,000 |
| Sunrise Association Oceanside, NY | General Operating Support | $235,000 |
| Myface New York, NY | Community Engagement, Tinyfaces, and Board Development | $225,000 |
| The Juilliard School New York, NY | Toulmin scholars at the juilliard school - class of 2027 | $225,000 |
| Covenant House New York, NY | Empowering Survivors Through Anti-Human Trafficking Services and Advocacy | $200,000 |
| National Sawdust Brooklyn, NY | Hildegard Commission | $200,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $147,121,632 | $11,024,528 | $9,409,063 | $7,006,013 | 84 | $7,951,912 | $9,081,924 | $6,765,619 |
| 2024 | $135,781,801 | $12,276,982 | $10,461,495 | $7,102,573 | 103 | $7,890,533 | $10,614,725 | $6,408,745 |
| 2023 | $118,805,246 | $5,699,398 | $9,668,950 | $6,555,630 | 104 | $7,232,061 | $3,907,852 | $5,980,537 |
| 2022 | $118,425,188 | $7,825,791 | $7,936,609 | $6,209,748 | 94 | $6,763,983 | $7,520,881 | $6,590,834 |
| 2021 | $160,407,765 | $12,431,063 | $11,452,343 | $7,088,400 | 112 | — | $10,514,351 | $7,473,485 |
| 2020 | $131,088,850 | $3,507,979 | $8,531,363 | $7,076,153 | 93 | — | $2,359,342 | $6,395,627 |
| 2019 | $131,857,254 | $9,365,970 | $9,787,710 | $7,238,404 | 111 | — | $7,919,335 | $6,490,094 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Virginia B Toulmin Charitable reported a distributable amount of $6.8M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated priorities are women and girl empowerment, disadvantaged youth, and performing arts. Its website also describes support for healthcare access for women and for children and families facing poverty, conflict, or trauma. In the performing arts, it supports organizations that prepare girls and women for creative careers and commission or perform their work.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Opera America, which received $496,000 in 2025, describes its mission as promoting the growth of opera and developing operatic composers, singers, and other talent. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, which received $250,000, says it connects people with air plants, native nature, and regional history. Sarasota Opera Association, which received $200,000, says it produces performances intended to entertain, enrich, educate, and inspire a lasting love of opera. Children First, which received $175,000, describes its work as strengthening children and families through development, education, health, and well-being.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 84 grants totaling $7,006,013. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $496,000, with a median grant of $50,000. Among the largest awards were $461,275 to the League of American Orchestras for orchestral commissions; $250,000 to Fos Feminista for work on sexual and reproductive health social innovation and financing; and $240,000 to Girls Inc. of Sarasota County for STEM and outreach activities and scholarship-related purposes. Other major awards included $225,000 to MyFace and $225,000 to The Juilliard School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William S. Villafranco as trustee/CEO, Alexander C. Sanger as trustee/COO, and Walter P. Montaigne as trustee.
Virginia B Toulmin Charitable is led by William S. Villafranco, Trustee & CEO on every filing since 2019; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William S. Villafranco
Trustee & CEO
On filings since 2019
35 hrs/week
$219K (2019) → $300K (2025)
Alexander C. Sanger
Trustee & COO
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$150K (2019) → $175K (2025)
Walter P. Montaigne
Trustee
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
$100K (2019) → $115K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $300K, to William S Villafranco (Trustee/CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Virginia B Toulmin Charitable
How much does Virginia B Toulmin Charitable give each year?
Virginia B Toulmin Charitable gave $7.0M across 84 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7.1M across 103 grants.
What is Virginia B Toulmin Charitable's typical grant size?
Virginia B Toulmin Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $83,405, across 84 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Virginia B Toulmin Charitable that year got $49K on average.
Where does Virginia B Toulmin Charitable give grants?
Virginia B Toulmin Charitable gives mostly in New York: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (27 grants), Sarasota, FL (10 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants) and Seymour, IN (2 grants).
Does Virginia B Toulmin Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of Virginia B Toulmin Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 84) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Women's Playwright Commissioning Program" (4 grants) and "Education Program" (3 grants).
Who are Virginia B Toulmin Charitable's largest grantees?
Virginia B Toulmin Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Opera America ($496,000), League of American Orchestras ($461,275) and FOS Feminista ($325,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Virginia B Toulmin Charitable?
Virginia B Toulmin Charitable reported $147.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Virginia B Toulmin Charitable fund?
The foundation’s stated priorities are women and girl empowerment, disadvantaged youth, and performing arts. Its website also describes support for healthcare access for women and for children and families facing poverty, conflict, or trauma. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Virginia B Toulmin Charitable?
The foundation makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations, funds by invitation only, and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Virginia B Toulmin Charitable's EIN?
Virginia B Toulmin Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7385769. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Virginia B Toulmin Charitable 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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