Tricoastal Foundation
Invitation OnlyMonroe, Connecticut · EIN 45-2431974 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$476K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$7.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
94% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| Wild Rockies Field Institute | Missoula, MT | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose | $60,000 |
| Horse North Inc | Lake Ann, MI | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Groundworks Center for Resilient Communities | Traverse City, MI | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Ross Valley Players | Greenbrae, CA | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Sonoma Equine Rescue Rehab | Petaluma, CA | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Traverse City Film Festival | Traverse City, MI | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| For Love of Water | Traverse City, MI | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| On the Ground Global | Traverse City, MI | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Arbor Day Fund | Lincoln, NE | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Aspca | Washington, DC | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Marin Art and Garden Center | Rosds, CA | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Merrifield, VA | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Doe Fund | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife | Washington, DC | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Glen Lake Fire Department | Glen Arbor, MI | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $475,500 | 18 |
| 2024 | $330,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $569,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631259349100243
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2431974
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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