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Townsend Family Foundation Ltd is a private corporation based in ASPEN, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Marrgwen C Townsend. It holds total assets of $3.4M. Annual income is reported at $123K. Total assets have grown from $1.1M in 2011 to $3.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. 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 Illinois and Colorado. According to available records, Townsend Family Foundation Ltd has made 34 grants totaling $608K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has decreased from $304K in 2021 to $216K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $150K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Colorado, Virginia, which account for 56% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 15 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.
Townsend Family Foundation Ltd primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 34 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, CO, VA.
Townsend Family Foundation Ltd has distributed a total of $608K across 34 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $150K.
Townsend Family Foundation Ltd typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Townsend Family Foundation Ltd is headquartered in ASPEN, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Townsend | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marrgwen Townsend | TREASURER/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$222K
Total Assets
$3.6M
Fair Market Value
$3.9M
Net Worth
$3.6M
Grants Paid
$216K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$62K
Distribution Amount
$190K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
34
Total Giving
$608K
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University Of ChicagoEDUCATIONAL - BECKER FRIEDMAN INSTITUTE TOWNSEND PRICE THEORY CAMP | Chicago, IL | $142K | 2023 |
| Institute For JusticePUBLIC POLICY - OPERATIONS | Arlington, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Cato InstitutePUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION - OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $23K | 2023 |
| The Joffrey BalletARTS - DANCE | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Jazz Aspen SnowmassARTS - MUSIC | Aspen, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Peter'S Prairie School Community AssnEDUCATIONAL | Mason, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Moving Picture InstituteARTS - FILM | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Us Sailing FoundationEDUCATIONAL | Bristol, RI | $2K | 2022 |
| Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing FoundationEDUCATIONAL | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Nyyc FoundationPRESERVATION | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Kingsport Homeless MinistryHEALTH & SAFETY | Kingsport, TN | $1K | 2022 |
| JdrfHEALTH | Chicago, IL | $510 | 2022 |
| The Metropolitan Museum Of ArtEDUCATIONAL | New York, NY | $346 | 2022 |
| American Museum Of Natural HistoryEDUCATIONAL | New York, NY | $250 | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago Comer Children'S Hospital ServiceHEALTHCARE - CHILDREN HEALTHCARE | Chicago, IL | $200 | 2022 |
| The University Of Chicago - Forefront FundEducational | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2021 |
| University Of Chicago - Court Theatre FundArts - Theatre Company | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2021 |
| Chicago Yacht Club FoundationEducational | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2021 |
| IyrsEducational | Newport, RI | $1K | 2021 |
| Families Against Mandatory MinimumsPublic policy - Operations | Washington, DC | $500 | 2021 |