Tonna Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyWorcester, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6051090 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$90K
Organizations funded54
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
35% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence College | Providence, RI | General | $10,000 |
| St Nicholas Romania Orthodox Church | Shrewsbury, MA | General | $8,875 |
| St Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral | Worcester, MA | General | $7,400 |
| Worcester Art Museum | Worcester, MA | General | $5,000 |
| Detec Together | Westborough, MA | General | $4,500 |
| Metropolis of Boston Camp (Mbc) | Brookline, MA | General | $3,000 |
| Saint Kosmas Academy Inc | Worcester, MA | General | $3,000 |
| New England Botanical Garden at Tower Hill | Boylston, MA | General | $2,500 |
| St Dimitrie Romanian Orthodox Church | Easton, CT | General | $2,500 |
| Icon Museum and Study Center | Clinton, MA | General | $2,500 |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY | General | $2,500 |
| Preservation Worcester | Worcester, MA | General | $2,000 |
| Serve Syracuse | Syracuse, NY | General | $2,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary | Hohenwald, TN | General | $2,000 |
| Arts Worcester | Worcester, MA | General | $1,500 |
| St Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church | Webster, MA | General | $1,300 |
| American Antiquarian Society | Worcester, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Be Like Brit Foundation Inc | Worcester, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Boston Foundation for Sight | Needham, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Greater Worcester Land Trust | West Boylston, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Hellenic College | Brookline, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Worcester, MA | General | $1,000 |
| International Orthodox Christian Charitites (Iocc) | Baltimore, MD | General | $1,000 |
| Mass Audubon Society | Lincoln, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Music Worcester | Worcester, MA | General | $1,000 |
| National Marine Life Center | Buzzards Bay, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Romanian American Heritage Center | Jackson, MI | General | $1,000 |
| Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America | Jackson, MI | General | $1,000 |
| Solia | Grass Lake, MI | General | $1,000 |
| St Jacob of Alaska Orthodox Church | Northfield Falls, VT | General | $1,000 |
| St John's Church Food for the Poor Program | Worcester, MA | General | $1,000 |
| St Spyridon Orthodox Food Center | Worcester, MA | General | $1,000 |
| St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary | Yonkers, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Worcester Animal Rescue League | Worcester, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Worcester County Food Bank | Shrewsbury, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Museum of Worcester | Worcester, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | Laguna Hills, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Steers Center for Global Real Estate - Georgetown University | Washington, DC | General | $1,000 |
| Fordham University | Bronx, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Saint Michael Orthodox Church | Southbridge, MA | General | $750 |
| Crossroad Institute Inc | Cambridge, MA | General | $500 |
| Ecotarium | Worcester, MA | General | $500 |
| Friends of Hope Cemetary Inc | Worcester, MA | General | $500 |
| Hellenic Arts Society | Worcester, MA | General | $500 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | General | $500 |
| New England School of Law | Boston, MA | General | $500 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | General | $500 |
| Philoptochos Society | New York, NY | General | $500 |
| Project Mexico | Chula Vista, CA | General | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project (Project New Hope Inc) | Worcester, MA | General | $500 |
| Second Chance Animal Shelter | Worcester, MA | General | $500 |
| Ithaca College | Ithaca, NY | General | $250 |
| Luk Crisis Center | Fitchburg, MA | General | $200 |
| American Stroke Foundation | Overland Park, KS | General | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $90,375 | 54 |
| 2023 | $101,960 | 50 |
| 2022 | $74,975 | 50 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620299349100217
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6051090
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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