John R And Barbara A Tormondsen
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to charitable giving. Its mission centers around supporting various charitable causes, including food security and religious institutions, as evidenced by its grants to organizations such as Feeding America and local churches. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, focusing on community service initiatives and addressing pressing social issues. While it operates primarily in Connecticut, its funding extends to organizations across multiple states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established charitable organizations that either already have a relationship with the foundation or are visible to the trustees (national or local charities consistent with small, general charitable giving).
Good Fit
- • An existing relationship or introduction to a trustee or their known network.
- • A track record as an established charity (national or local) matching the foundation's general charitable purposes.
- • Project budgets within the foundation's typical grant size (small, up to a few thousand dollars).
Geography
The latest year shows multi-state giving (Massachusetts, Illinois, Minnesota) while the foundation is based in Connecticut; grants are multi-state but not broadly national or international.
Recipient Variety
Three distinct recipients were funded in 2024 (and a separate single recipient in 2023), and the recipients appear to be independent organizations with varied missions, though total grant counts are small and dollars are concentrated in one larger grant.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly indicates it funds only preselected applicants and there is no public application route; although new grantees appear in the latest year, the observed pattern and declared preselection suggest unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio without an invitation or connection.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
