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The Train Foundation is a private corporation based in MONTCLAIR, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1988. It holds total assets of $1.5M. Annual income is reported at $490K. Total assets have grown from $312K in 2011 to $1.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The train foundation sponsors the civil courage prize for steadfast resistance to evil at great personal risk. The prize of $25,000 is awarded annually by the trustees of the train foundation at an event, after a worldwide call for nominations, and participation by the advisors in winnowing the candidates. There are related, twice annually distributed, newsletters and the work of a publicist. The services required to do this are paid for by the foundation. By increasing awareness of civil courage, the fund's trustees hope to encourage that virtue. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. According to available records, The Train Foundation has made 3 grants totaling $75K, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $25K and $25K annually from 2021 to 2023. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Oregon. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The train foundation sponsors the civil courage prize for steadfast resistance to evil at great personal risk. The prize of $25,000 is awarded annually by the trustees of the train foundation at an event, after a worldwide call for nominations, and participation by the advisors in winnowing the candidates. There are related, twice annually distributed, newsletters and the work of a publicist. The services required to do this are paid for by the foundation. By increasing awareness of civil courage, the fund's trustees hope to encourage that virtue.
Expenses: $142K
The train foundation sponsors the civil courage prize for steadfast resistance to evil at great personal risk. The prize of $25,000 is awarded annually by the trustees of the train foundation at an event, after a worldwide call for nominations, and participation by the advisors in winnowing the candidates. There are related, twice annually distributed, newsletters and the work of a publicist. The services required to do this are paid for by the foundation. By increasing awareness of civil courage, the fund's trustees hope to encourage that virtue. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 3 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR.
The Train Foundation has distributed a total of $75K across 3 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $25K.
The Train Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (133391238) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
The Train Foundation is headquartered in MONTCLAIR, NJ.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis N Bickford | TREASURER AND TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Musa T Klebnikov | SECRETARY AND TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| George Biddle | CHAIRMAN AND TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ariadne Calvo-Platero | PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ann Brownell Sloane | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$152K
Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
$1.3M
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
$25K
Contributions
$1.2M
Net Investment Income
$5K
Distribution Amount
$38K
Total: $820K
Total Grants
3
Total Giving
$75K
Average Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasrin SotoudehCIVIL COURAGE PRIZE | Amsterdam | $25K | 2023 |
| Alexei NavalnyCIVIL COURAGE PRIZE | Moscow | $25K | 2022 |
| Eric K WardCIVIL COURAGE PRIZE | Portland, OR | $25K | 2021 |