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Tranton Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in MCLEAN, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is Lam-Vien Tran. It holds total assets of $856K. Annual income is reported at $35K. Total assets have grown from $327K in 2015 to $871K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of international. 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 Virginia, California and Florida. According to available records, Tranton Foundation Inc. has made 18 grants totaling $233K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $46K in 2020 to $120K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $40K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Virginia and Florida. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$35K
Based on 4 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.
Tranton Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of international. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 18 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, VA, FL.
Tranton Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $233K across 18 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $40K.
Tranton Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Tranton Foundation Inc. is headquartered in MCLEAN, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Han Ton-That | PRES/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lam-Vien Tran | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$64K
Total Assets
$871K
Fair Market Value
$871K
Net Worth
$871K
Grants Paid
$56K
Contributions
$150K
Net Investment Income
$12K
Distribution Amount
$37K
Total Grants
18
Total Giving
$233K
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bd FoundationIMPROVE THE LIVES OF MANY PEOPLE THROUGH BD FOUNDATION'S DISASTER RELIEF AID, MEDICAL SUPPORT, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND OTHER CHARITABLE PROGRAMS. | Hollywood, FL | $12K | 2022 |
| Thich Nhat Hanh FoundationSUPPORT DHARMA OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Escondido, CA | $40K | 2022 |
| Buddist Association Of AmericaPUBLIC CHARITY | Fort Belvoir, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Hope For The PoorPUBLIC CHARITY | Vienna, VA | $2K | 2022 |
| Cheer For Viet NamFLOODING DISASTER RELIEF | Culver City, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Plum Village Community Of Engaged BuddhismincSupport mindfulness studies at Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation in Plum Village | Escondido, CA | $35K | 2020 |