Alfred E Tonti Trust
Historical FunderColumbus, Ohio · EIN 31-6277525 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $13,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Thomas Tonti |
|---|---|
| Address | 34 North High Street, Columbus OH 43215 |
| Phone | 6142244331 |
| ttonti@tontiorg.com | |
| Form and materials | Letter and history of organization |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Charitable uses | $50,000 |
| The Catholic Foundation | Columbus, OH | Charitable uses | $35,000 |
| Bishop Watterson High School | Columbus, OH | Charitable uses | $21,000 |
| Cross International Catholic Outrea | Pompani Beach, FL | Charitable uses | $14,000 |
| Marietta Community Foundation | Marietta, OH | Charitable uses | $13,000 |
| Tiffin Community Foundation | Tiffin, OH | Charitable uses | $11,000 |
| St Agatha De Paul Society | Upper Arlington, OH | Charitable uses | $9,000 |
| St Brendan Church | Hilliard, OH | Charitable uses | $8,000 |
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | Charitable uses | $5,000 |
| Eternal Word Television Network | Iron Dale, AL | Charitable uses | $5,000 |
| St Agatha Retired Religious Fund | Upper Arlington, OH | Charitable uses | $5,000 |
| St Michael Catholic Church | Worthington, OH | Charitable uses | $5,000 |
| Calvert Catholic Schools | Tiffin, OH | Charitable uses | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Columbus, OH | Charitable uses | $4,000 |
| St Aloysius Church | Columbus, OH | Charitable uses | $4,000 |
| St Agatha Church | Upper Arlington, OH | Charitable uses | $2,000 |
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($104,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $300,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $271,500 | 29 |
| 2022 | $271,500 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600139349100425
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6277525
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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