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Tensor Foundation is a private trust based in EVANSTON, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is Bbh Trust Co LLC. It holds total assets of $3.1M. Annual income is reported at $815K. Total assets have decreased from $4M in 2011 to $2.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Illinois and Minnesota. According to available records, Tensor Foundation has made 10 grants totaling $612K, with a median grant of $23K. The foundation has distributed between $289K and $323K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $200K, with an average award of $61K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, District of Columbia, Minnesota, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$65K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Tensor Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 10 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, DC, MN.
Tensor Foundation has distributed a total of $612K across 10 grants. The median grant size is $23K, with an average of $61K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $200K.
Tensor Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Tensor Foundation is headquartered in EVANSTON, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie T Mckellar | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Archie C Mckellar | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$379K
Total Assets
$2.7M
Fair Market Value
$3.5M
Net Worth
$2.7M
Grants Paid
$351K
Contributions
$42K
Net Investment Income
$159K
Distribution Amount
$158K
Total: $547K
Total Grants
10
Total Giving
$612K
Average Grant
$61K
Median Grant
$23K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$200K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of MinnesotaJERRY BECKER FELLOWSHIP | Minneapolis, MN | $25K | 2020 |
| Mathematical Association Of AmericaGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $200K | 2022 |
| Metropolitan OperaGENERAL GRANT | New York, NY | $70K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Dobbs Ferry WaterfonGENERAL PURPOSE | Dobbs Ferry, NY | $12K | 2022 |
| Mercy Center BronxGENERAL PURPOSE | Bronx, NY | $6K | 2022 |
| Village Of Dobbs FerryGENERAL PURPOSE | Dobbs Ferry, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Mercy CollegeGENERAL PURPOSE | Dobbs Ferry, NY | $200K | 2020 |
| Trinity High SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE | River Forest, IL | $20K | 2020 |