Technical Foundation of America
Historical FunderGlen Ellyn, Illinois · EIN 36-0730670 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,423 and $11,091.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GENE MARTIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 DURANGO TRAIL, GEORGETOWN TX 78633 |
| Phone | 6306687249 |
| Form and materials | THE FOLLOWING IS AN OUTLINE OF THE INFORMATION YOU'LL NEED TO INCLUDE IN YOUR PROPOSAL: (1) SUMMARY A ONE-PAGE OVERVIEW OF YOUR PROPOSAL, COMPRISED OF ONE PARAGRAPH EACH ON SUBSECTIONS(A)THROUGH(D) IN CATEGORY(5) (2) BASIC INFORMATION (A) NAME OF ORGANIZATION (B) ADDRESS (C) TELEPHONE (D) CONTACT PERSON AND TITLE (E) NAMES AND AFFILIATIONS OF DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES (F) COPY OF YOUR ORGANIZATION'S IRS EXEMPTION LETTER (3) GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE NATURE OF YOUR ORGANIZATION (A) GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION (B) PEOPLE AND CONSTITUENT GROUPS THE ORGANIZATION SERVES (C) TYPE OF ORGANIZATION (4) FINANCIAL INFORMATION (A) MOST RECENT THREE YEARS' FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PREFERABLY AUDITED, AND THREE YEARS' IRS FORM 990 (B) SOURCES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FUNDS, BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE (5) INFORMATION ON PROPOSED PROJECT (A) EVIDENCE OF THE NEED FOR THE PROJECT (B) OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT (C) BENEFITS OF THE PROJECT, EXPECTED RESULTS, WHO WILL BENEFIT (D) DETAILED BUDGET AND TYPE OF |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teach for America | Chicago, IL | Support for edcuators in tech. | $11,147 |
| Teach for America | Chicago, IL | Develop alliances among tech. ed. | $11,091 |
| Teach for America | Chicago, IL | Foster relationships among STEM ed. | $3,008 |
| Teach for America | Chicago, IL | Sponsor a research conf. on STEM ed. | $2,500 |
| Teach for America | Chicago, IL | Support for a technology program | $2,423 |
| Teach for America | Chicago, IL | Support a tech. ed. publication | $657 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teach for America | Chicago, IL | Build partnerships with tech. ed. | $20,000 |
| Teach for America | Chicago, IL | Support a tech. ed. conference | $2,000 |
| Teach for America | Chicago, IL | Support publications in STEM ed. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,826 | 9 |
| 2023 | $18,500 | 3 |
| 2021 | $3,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349100222
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-0730670
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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