The Technical Training Foundation concentrates its giving on education and youth empowerment, with a strong emphasis on specialized schooling and skills-building programs. Most of its dollars go to a handful of repeat recipients—both local special‑needs schools and international youth/technical training initiatives—suggesting a pragmatic, impact-focused approach rather than broad, exploratory giving.
Technical Training Foundation’s giving is marked by repeated large grants to a small set of education and training recipients. The clearest pattern is sustained support for Sola I Can Foundation, which received $1,000,000 in 2024 and again in 2025, after earlier $500,000 and $333,333 grants. Another long-running recipient is Windham Woods School, which received $700,000 in 2024 and 2025, plus earlier $500,000, $300,000, $275,000, and $212,889 awards. That concentration points to a funder that builds around a few institutions rather than spreading support widely. The foundation’s recent grants also connect education with specialized training and youth development. Landmark received $500,000 in 2023, while Notre Dame High School and California Science Center Foundation appear among the larger awards in the recent record. Bridge2Rwanda and Empowers Africa show that the portfolio reaches beyond U.S. schooling into international youth and workforce development. Across the record, the foundation favors substantial operating-style support for organizations with education, technical skills, and access missions.
Specialized K–12 schooling is one of the foundation’s core themes. Windham Woods School received $700,000 in both 2024 and 2025, and earlier awards of $500,000, $300,000, $275,000, and $212,889, showing sustained backing for students with learning differences. Technical and vocational learning appears through Bridge2Rwanda, which received $425,000 in 2025, alongside Empowers Africa, which received $200,000 in 2023 and $200,000 in 2024. Those grants point to youth entrepreneurship and workforce development beyond the U.S. The foundation also funds education-oriented institutions with broader public-facing missions. California Science Center Foundation received $333,333 in 2023 and 2024, plus $260,000 in 2024, while Notre Dame High School received $300,000 in 2024, $265,000 in 2025, and $256,000 in 2024.
Typical grants are high-value: the distribution sits at $30,000 at the 25th percentile, $150,000 at the median, and $300,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent record shows repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, especially for education and training institutions, which indicates multi-year commitments rather than one-time awards. Technical Training Foundation is a regular funder, not a donor-advised fund vehicle, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. The pattern is concentrated, with a relatively small number of recipients accounting for many of the largest grants.
$7.4M
$53.4M
$2.4M
$8.2M
Most grants fall between $30K and $300K, with a median of $150K.
25th Percentile
$30K
Median
$150K
75th Percentile
$300K
About 25% of grants go to recipients in CA.
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Technical Training Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 84 | $20.9M | 97.7% |
| 2 | Rwanda |
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Concentrated, high-value grants to a small set of repeat grantees (majority of funding goes to 2–3 organizations), indicating multi-year or multi‑grant commitments rather than many small one‑off gifts.
Notable grantees: SOLA I CAN Foundation, Windham Woods School, Landmark, Bridge2Rwanda
Most grants go to U.S. recipients, with 62 grants in the country and 2 in Rwanda. Within the U.S., Massachusetts, New Hampshire, California, and Arkansas appear among recipient locations, including Los Angeles, Windham, Prides Crossing, Lawrence, and Little Rock. The top state by grant count is Oregon, while 25% of grants go to recipients in Massachusetts. The recipient map suggests a national pattern with a small international component tied to Rwanda-based work.
The grant-size profile is concentrated in the upper middle range. The 25th percentile is $30,000, the median is $150,000, and the 75th percentile is $300,000. The recent grants list also shows several awards at $500,000, $700,000, and $1,000,000.
Yes. Several recipients appear repeatedly across the recent record. Windham Woods School received awards in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and Sola I Can Foundation appears in multiple years as well. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated grants.
The foundation backs specialized K–12 schools for students with learning differences, technical and vocational training programs, and youth workforce or entrepreneurship initiatives. It also funds education-related institutions such as a science center and high school programs, showing a strong education and skills-building orientation.
Its giving is national in scope, with most grants to U.S. recipients and a small number to Rwanda. Recipient locations in the recent grants include Los Angeles, Windham, Prides Crossing, Lawrence, and Little Rock, while Oregon is the top state by grant count.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
| 2 |
| $33K |
2.3% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOLA I CAN FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,000,000 | 2026 | GRANTS |
| SOLA I CAN FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,000,000 | 2026 | GRANTS |
| WINDHAM WOODS SCHOOL | WINDHAM, NH | $650,000 | 2026 | GRANTS |
| SOLA I CAN FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $500,000 | 2026 | GRANTS |
| CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $333,333 | 2026 | GRANTS |
| NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL | LAWRENCE, MA | $280,892 | 2026 | GRANTS |
| SAINT MICHAELS COLLEGE | COLCHESTER, VT | $240,736 | 2026 | GRANTS |
| CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $240,000 | 2026 | GRANTS |
| EMPOWERS AFRICA | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 | 2026 | GRANTS |
| SOLA I CAN FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $200,000 | 2026 | GRANTS |
| NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL | LAWRENCE, MA | $200,000 | 2026 | GRANTS |
| SOLA I CAN FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $150,000 | 2026 | GRANTS |
| AFRICAN EDUCATION PROGRAM | WAYNE, PA | $100,000 | 2026 | GRANTS |
| CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $100,000 | 2026 | GRANTS |
| I2 LEARNING FOUNDATION INC | BREWSTER, NY | $100,000 | 2026 | GRANTS |
| I2 LEARNING FOUNDATION INC | BREWSTER, NY | $70,000 | 2026 | GRANTS |
| WINDHAM WOODS SCHOOL | WINDHAM, NH | $50,000 | 2026 | GRANTS |
| SAINT MICHAELS COLLEGE | COLCHESTER, VT | $25,000 | 2026 | GRANTS |
| BRIDGE2RWANDA | LITTLE ROCK, AK | $4,944 | 2026 | GRANTS |
| CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,317 | 2026 | GRANTS |
| SOLA I CAN FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,000,000 | 2025 | GRANTS |
| WINDHAM WOODS SCHOOL | WINDHAM, NH | $700,000 | 2025 | GRANTS |
| BRIDGE2RWANDA | LITTLE ROCK, AK | $425,000 | 2025 | GRANTS |
| SOLA I CAN FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $300,000 | 2025 | GRANTS |
| WINDHAM WOODS SCHOOL | WINDHAM, NH | $300,000 | 2025 | GRANTS |
| SOLA I CAN FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $300,000 | 2025 | GRANTS |
| NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL | LAWRENCE, MA | $265,000 | 2025 | GRANTS |
| EMPOWERS AFRICA | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 | 2025 | GRANTS |
| SOLA I CAN FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $200,000 | 2025 | GRANTS |
| CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $128,392 | 2025 | GRANTS |
| NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL | LAWRENCE, MA | $100,000 | 2025 | GRANTS |
| AFRICAN EDUCATION PROGRAM | WAYNE, PA | $100,000 | 2025 | GRANTS |
| VERBUM DEI HIGH SCHOOL | LOS ANGELES, CA | $79,390 | 2025 | GRANTS |
| THE ALLUVIAL COLLECTIVE | JACKSON, MO | $60,000 | 2025 | GRANTS |
| BRIDGE2RWANDA | LITTLE ROCK, AK | $50,000 | 2025 | GRANTS |
| CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | GRANTS |
| RESOURCE IMPACT | WASHINGTON, DC | $30,000 | 2025 | GRANTS |
| FRIENDS OF NOSSAS | BROOKLYN, NY | $30,000 | 2025 | GRANTS |
| CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $30,000 | 2025 | GRANTS |
| CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | GRANTS |
| CERTA FOUNDATION | KIGALI | $16,653 | 2025 | GRANTS |
| EL-HEFNI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | NO ANDOVER, MA | $14,045 | 2025 | GRANTS |
| CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $12,188 | 2025 | GRANTS |
| RWANDA ENGLISH PROGRAM | EUGENE, OR | $7,930 | 2025 | GRANTS |
| RWANDA ENGLISH PROGRAM | EUGENE, OR | $1,894 | 2025 | GRANTS |
| RWANDA ENGLISH PROGRAM | EUGENE, OR | $471 | 2025 | GRANTS |
| SOLA I CAN FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,000,000 | 2024 | GRANTS |
| WINDHAM WOODS SCHOOL | WINDHAM, NH | $700,000 | 2024 | GRANTS |
| SOLA I CAN FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $500,000 | 2024 | GRANTS |
| CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $333,333 | 2024 | GRANTS |
GRANTS
AFRICAN EDUCATION PROGRAM
$100,000GRANTS
I2 LEARNING FOUNDATION INC
$100,000GRANTS
I2 LEARNING FOUNDATION INC
$70,000GRANTS
NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL
$100,000GRANTS
AFRICAN EDUCATION PROGRAM
$100,000GRANTS
VERBUM DEI HIGH SCHOOL
$79,390GRANTS
THE ALLUVIAL COLLECTIVE
$60,000GRANTS
FRIENDS OF NOSSAS
$30,000GRANTS
CERTA FOUNDATION
$16,653GRANTS
EL-HEFNI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
$14,045GRANTS
RWANDA ENGLISH PROGRAM
$7,930GRANTS
RWANDA ENGLISH PROGRAM
$1,894GRANTS
RWANDA ENGLISH PROGRAM
$471GRANTS