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Form 990-PFTax year 2023EIN 36-7085378

Theobald Foundation

A private foundation in Garden City, NY. Its return for tax year 2023 lists 50 grants and $5.6 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2023 (period ending Dec 31, 2023), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2023

    $5,583,966

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $0
  • Tax year 2022

    $189,700

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $4,630,513
  • Tax year 2021

    $27,000

    Grants listed
    10
    Assets, end of year
    $4,753,983
  • Tax year 2020

    $291,700

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $4,503,437
  • Tax year 2019

    $196,500

    Grants listed
    68
    Assets, end of year
    $4,253,004

Grants paid in 2023

50 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Big Shoulders FundChicago, IL

    Operational

    $1,000,000
  2. The Summit Country Day SchoolCincinnati, OH

    Operational

    $1,000,000
  3. Deborah Good FundWoodbridge, NJ

    Operational

    $552,495
  4. David Theobald FundWoodbridge, NJ

    Operational

    $502,496
  5. Fiona Theobald FundWoodbridge, NJ

    Operational

    $502,495
  6. Fidelity CharitableBoston, MA

    Operational

    $500,000
  7. Schwab Charitable FundLone Tree, CO

    Operational

    $500,000
  8. Wellesley CollegeWellesley, MA

    Operational

    $410,000
  9. Daniel Theobald FundWoodbridge, NJ

    Operational

    $252,495
  10. Thomas Theobald FundWoodbridge, NJ

    Operational

    $229,685
  11. Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL

    Operational

    $35,000
  12. Arlington Food Assistance CenterArlington, VA

    Operational

    $10,000
  13. Miss Porters' SchoolFarmington, CT

    Operational

    $10,000
  14. Rising GroundNew York, NY

    Operational

    $7,500
  15. Animal Welfare League of ArlingtonArlington, VA

    Operational

    $5,000
  16. Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, IL

    Operational

    $5,000
  17. Cleveland Clinic Indian River FoundationVero Beach, FL

    Operational

    $5,000
  18. Life with CancerFalls Church, VA

    Operational

    $5,000
  19. ACLUNew York, NY

    Operational

    $3,500
  20. Columbia UniversityNew York, NY

    Operational

    $3,500
  21. Planned ParenthoodNew York, NY

    Operational

    $3,500
  22. Coastal Conservation LeagueCharleston, SC

    Operational

    $3,000
  23. Honorable Order of Kentucky ColonelsLouisville, KY

    Operational

    $3,000
  24. Chicago Council on Global AffairsChicago, IL

    Operational

    $2,500
  25. National Museum of Mexican ArtChicago, IL

    Operational

    $2,500
  26. Olana PartnershipHudson, NY

    Operational

    $2,500
  27. The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NY

    Operational

    $2,100
  28. Chicago Foundation for WomenChicago, IL

    Operational

    $2,000
  29. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical GardenCincinnati, OH

    Operational

    $2,000
  30. Evelyn Lauder Breast CenterNew York, NY

    Operational

    $2,000
  31. Holy Cross CollegeWorcester, MA

    Operational

    $2,000
  32. CommonwealBolinas, CA

    Operational

    $1,500
  33. Homeless Children's Foundation of IrcIndian River Shores, FL

    Operational

    $1,500
  34. Radio AmbulanteNew York, NY

    Operational

    $1,500
  35. Chicago History MuseumChicago, IL

    Operational

    $1,000
  36. Green City MarketChicago, IL

    Operational

    $1,000
  37. Hudson HallHudson, NY

    Operational

    $1,000
  38. LeapNew Haven, CT

    Operational

    $1,000
  39. Marvelwood SchoolKent, CT

    Operational

    $1,000
  40. Mental Health AmericaAlexandria, VA

    Operational

    $1,000
  41. Service Program for Older PeopleNew York, NY

    Operational

    $1,000
  42. Sky's the Limit FundS Lake Tahoe, CA

    Operational

    $1,000
  43. St Xavier High SchoolCincinnati, OH

    Operational

    $1,000
  44. Woodhall SchoolBethlehem, CT

    Operational

    $1,000
  45. Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NY

    Operational

    $600
  46. Vero Beach Museum of ArtVero Beach, FL

    Operational

    $600
  47. Ballet Vero BeachVero Beach, FL

    Operational

    $500
  48. International Chamber ArtistsLake Bluff, IL

    Operational

    $500
  49. Jonah Bokaer Arts FoundationBrooklyn, NY

    Operational

    $500
  50. Mental Health Association of Columbia Greene CountiesHudson, NY

    Operational

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education6 grants $1,429,50057% of the total
  2. Community development3 grants $505,50020% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $500,00020% of the total
  4. Sports and recreation1 grant $35,0001% of the total
  5. Human services4 grants $11,000<1% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture1 grant $10,000<1% of the total
  7. 4 other causes10 grants $15,700<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New Jersey5 grants $2,039,666
  2. Illinois9 grants $1,049,500
  3. Ohio3 grants $1,003,000
  4. Massachusetts3 grants $912,000
  5. Colorado1 grant $500,000
  6. New York13 grants $29,700
  7. Virginia4 grants $21,000
  8. Connecticut4 grants $13,000
  9. Florida4 grants $7,600
  10. Kentucky1 grant $3,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Thomas C Theobald DeceasedCO-TRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Stephen B TheobaldCO-TRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0

The return

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