Virginia B Toulmin Charitable
The Virginia B. Toulmin Charitable Foundation III is a private independent foundation based in Cresskill, New Jersey. Established in 2004 and tax-exempt since January 2004, the foundation was created through a charitable remainder trust established by Virginia B. Toulmin upon her death in 2010. The foundation is dedicated to transforming lives, enhancing social change, and cultivating a vibrant performing arts culture by partnering with impactful community-based organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$135.8M
+14.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.1M
+8.3% YoY
Grant Count
103
-1.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$69K
+9.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Virginia B Toulmin Charitable reported a distributable amount of $6.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is dedicated to transforming lives, enhancing social change, and cultivating a vibrant performing arts culture. The foundation focuses on three core priority areas:
- Women and Girl Empowerment
- Disadvantaged Youth
- Performing Arts — with an exclusive focus on advancing opportunities for women and nonbinary creative artists across theater, orchestra, opera, and dance
The foundation is distinguished as the only foundation in the performing arts dedicated exclusively to advancing opportunities for women and nonbinary creative artists.
Grantmaking
The foundation operates exclusively through an invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited applications.
Average Grant
amounts vary based on program type and partnership structure
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has a national focus with some international activity, with particular concentration in New York, Florida, and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2024):
- Total assets: $135,781,801
- Total revenues: $12,276,982
- Total expenses: $10,461,495
- Total giving: $7,102,573 to $7.9 million
Historical Assets (2023):
- Total assets: $119 million
- Revenue: $5.7 million
- Expenses: $9.67 million
- Total liabilities: $2.42 million
The foundation has granted over $100 million since its inception.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $135,781,801 | $118,805,246 | $118,425,188 |
| Revenue | $12,276,982 | $5,699,398 | $7,825,791 |
| Expenses | $10,461,495 | $9,668,950 | $7,936,609 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,890,533 | $7,232,061 | $6,763,983 |
| Net Investment Income | $10,614,725 | $3,907,852 | $7,520,881 |
| Distributable Amount | $6,408,745 | $5,980,537 | $6,590,834 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Covenant House ($250,000), Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc ($175,000), Asolo Theatre ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALL FAITHS FOOD BANK INC SARASOTA, FL | ALL FAITHS FOOD BANK'S SCHOOL BACKPACK PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| AMERICAS VETDOGS - THE VETERANS K9 CORPS INC SMITHTOWN, NY | SERVICE DOG TRAINING PROGRAM | $65,000 |
| ANDIAMO MOTORCYCLES CHARITY INC HAWORTH, NJ | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| ARTIST SERIES CONCERTS OF SARASOTA INC SARASOTA, FL | ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM FOR EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH | $50,000 |
| ASOLO THEATRE SARASOTA, FL | HURRICANE RELIEF | $15,000 |
| ASOLO THEATRE SARASOTA, FL | ASOLO REPS 2024-2025 SEASON | $150,000 |
| BALLETX PHILADELPHIA, PA | FEMALE CHOREOGRAPHER IN RESIDENCE | $50,000 |
| BETH MORRISON PROJECTS INC DBA BMP BROOKLYN, NY | WOMEN-LED PROJECTS IN BMP'S 2024-25 SEASON | $125,000 |
| BETH MORRISON PROJECTS INC DBA BMP BROOKLYN, NY | WOMEN-LED PROJECTS IN THE 2025 PROTOTYPE: OPERA | THEATRE | NOW FESTIVAL | $125,000 |
| BOOK FAIRIES FREEPORT, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by trustees identified as Adams Roy M Et Al Ttee. The foundation operates with three employees and is characterized by trustees who are hands-on philanthropists deeply embedded in the communities they serve.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM S VILLAFRANCO | TRUSTEE/CEO | 35 | $300,000 |
| ALEXANDER C SANGER | TRUSTEE/COO | 30 | $175,000 |
| WALTER P MONTAIGNE | TRUSTEE | 15 | $115,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Girls Inc. members celebrated inaugural one-year scholarships to Young Chefs Academy, baking a special dessert in honor of Virginia B. Toulmin.
Girls Inc. members celebrated their inaugural one-year scholarships to Young\Marie Selby Botanical Gardens announced the Virginia B. Toulmin Leadership Scholarship for the 2025-26 academic year, continuing the program established to honor Selby Gardens President and CEO Jennifer O. Rominiecki.
Selby Gardens announces plans for Virginia B. Toulmin Leadership ScholarshipThe inaugural Virginia B. Toulmin Leadership Scholarship was awarded at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in 2024.
Girls Inc. members celebrated their inaugural one-year scholarships to Young\Recent grants to Sarasota Orchestra ($175,000) and The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens ($175,000) demonstrate ongoing support for performing arts and botanical education initiatives.
Selby Gardens announces plans for Virginia B. Toulmin Leadership ScholarshipSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Virginia B Toulmin Charitable fund?
The foundation's mission is dedicated to transforming lives, enhancing social change, and cultivating a vibrant performing arts culture. The foundation focuses on three core priority areas: • **Women and Girl Empowerment** • **Disadvantaged Youth** • **Performing Arts** — with an exclusive focus on advancing opportunities for women and nonbinary creative artists across theater, orchestra, opera, and dance The foundation is distinguished as the only foundation in the performing arts dedicated ex…
How do I apply for a grant from Virginia B Toulmin Charitable?
The foundation operates exclusively through an invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited applications. **Grant Activity:** • Made 93 grants in the most recent reporting period • Typical grant awards range from $10,000 to $500,000+ • Average grant amounts vary based on program type and partnership structure • Recent grants include $175,000 to Sarasota Orchestra for 2023-2024 programs and $175,000 to The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens for spring exhibition, leadership scholarship, and …
Where does Virginia B Toulmin Charitable make grants?
The foundation has a national focus with some international activity, with particular concentration in New York, Florida, and New Jersey.
What size grants does Virginia B Toulmin Charitable award?
In 2024, Virginia B Toulmin Charitable awarded 103 grants totaling $7.1M — an average of about $69K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Virginia B Toulmin Charitable required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Virginia B Toulmin Charitable reported a distributable amount of $6.4M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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