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The Tesuque Foundation Inc

San Mateo, California  ·  EIN 133579598  ·  Private foundation

The Tesuque Foundation Inc is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $620K in annual giving against $1.6M in assets. This page documents the 25 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Tesuque Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$620K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.6M
Total assets
25
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Tesuque Foundation Inc funds

The Tesuque Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, environment & conservation, food & agriculture.

Arts & CultureEnvironment & ConservationFood & Agriculture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Tesuque Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Homeless Prenatal Care
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
San Mateo, CA$500K2020
Josiah Mcelheny Studio
GRANT TO SUPPORT JOSIAN MCELHENY STUDIO AND ARTISTIC WORK PRACTICE.
Brooklyn, NY$350K2024
Micheal Blackwood(artist)
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
San Mateo, CA$206K2018
Homeless Prenatal Care
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
San Mateo, CA$200K2018
Emergent Artspace
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
San Mateo, CA$50K2018
Music for Food
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
San Mateo, CA$50K2018
Music for Food
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
San Mateo, CA$50K2022
Emergent Art Space
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
San Mateo, CA$50K2022
Emergent Art Space
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
Granite Bay, CA$50K2023
Music for Food
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
Granite Bay, CA$50K2023
Music for Food Inc
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
Newton Centre, MA$50K2024
Emergent Art Space
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
San Mateo, CA$50K2020
Music for Food
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
San Mateo, CA$50K2020
Abme Body Mapping
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
Granite Bay, CA$35K2023
Path Ventures
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
San Mateo, CA$20K2018

The Tesuque Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$554K
2020$620K
2022$110K
2023$163K
2024$422K

How to apply for funding from The Tesuque Foundation Inc

The Tesuque Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Tesuque Foundation Inc

Does The Tesuque Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
The Tesuque Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Tesuque Foundation Inc fund?
The Tesuque Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Homeless Prenatal Care, Josiah Mcelheny Studio, Micheal Blackwood(artist). Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Tesuque Foundation Inc give in grants?
The Tesuque Foundation Inc reported $620K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.9M over 25 grants.
Where is The Tesuque Foundation Inc located?
The Tesuque Foundation Inc is based in San Mateo, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 133579598.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Tesuque Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Tesuque Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.