Tenacre Foundation

EIN 21-0577480 Β· NJ Β· NTEE X200

Invitation only Typical grant ~$64.1K Funds in KS, NY, MO +14
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Tenacre Foundation based in NJ paid 70 grants totaling $31.4M to 57 organizations across 17 states. Individual grants ranged from $1.5K to $7M, with a median of $64.1K. Its largest recipients included NATIONAL FUND FOR CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING, TEACH FOR ALL, and CEDARS CAMPS. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$364,912,270
Giving (latest yr)
$31,386,410
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
70
Median grant
$64.1K
Recipients
57
States reached
17
Officers/trustees
16
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • National Fund for Christian Science Nursing$10,891,668
  • Teach for All$6,266,000
  • Cedars Camps$2,217,393
  • Adventure Unlimited$2,125,455
  • E3 Elevating Education Everywhere$1,307,500

Where grants went

  • Kansas$11,999,996 Β· 5 grants
  • New York$6,595,500 Β· 2 grants
  • Missouri$3,741,660 Β· 7 grants
  • California$2,329,256 Β· 11 grants
  • Colorado$2,125,455 Β· 3 grants
  • New Jersey$1,810,000 Β· 13 grants

Grants Paid (70)

National Fund for Christian Science Nursing
Overland Park, KS
Christian Science Philanthropic Organizations
$7,000,000
Teach for All
New York, NY
Education
$6,266,000
National Fund for Christian Science Nursing
Overland Park, KS
Christian Science Philanthropic Organizations
$3,891,668
Adventure Unlimited
Greenwood Village, CO
Christian Science Camps
$1,400,955
Berkeley Hall School Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Christian Science-based Schools
$1,300,000
Kipp Team and Family Schools
Newark, NJ
Education
$1,200,000
The Campership Fund
St Louis, MO
Christian Science Philanthropic Organizations
$1,000,000
Cedars Camps
Lebanon, MO
Christian Science Camps
$991,668
The Principle Foundation Extended Services
Overland Park, KS
Christian Science Philanthropic Organizations
$938,664
Cedars Camps
Lebanon, MO
Christian Science Camps
$908,372
Adventure Unlimited
Greenwood Village, CO
Christian Science Camps
$656,500
E3 Elevating Education Everywhere
Knoxville, TN
Christian Science-based Schools
$632,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Tenacre Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Tenacre Foundation is classified as a Religion funder. Religious congregations, faith-based organizations, and religious programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 17 states.

In its most recent filing, Tenacre Foundation reported 70 itemized grants totaling $31.4M. Individual grants ranged from $1.5K to $7M (median $64.1K).

Recent recipients include NATIONAL FUND FOR CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING, TEACH FOR ALL, CEDARS CAMPS, among 57 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Tenacre Foundation is a private foundation based in New Jersey, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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