The Tijori Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Tijori Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.3 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.3 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$46.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.5 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.5 million | 17 | $38.9 million |
| 2024 | $6.3 million | 13 | $46.6 million |
How to apply
The Tijori Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Tijori Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 5 | $2.1 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Florida | 2 | $80,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | General & Unrestricted | $2.0 million |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | general & unrestricted | $2.0 million |
| Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere I | Mental Health Empowerment Project | $500,000 |
| Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere I | Enhancing Livelihood and Strengthening Climate Adaptation for Fisherfolks/Farmers in Surigao del Norte | $500,000 |
| Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere I | Women and Youth Economic Empowerment Phase 2 Fund | $500,000 |
| Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere I | Household Economic Resilience Strengthening Project in Rizal | $500,000 |
| Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere I | Humanitarian partnership platform emergency response fund | $150,000 |
| Best Foot Forward Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Rose Candol
- Eliyahu Y Schulman
- Tiberio Schwartz
Questions people ask
Does The Tijori Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Tijori Foundation give?
$6.3 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs The Tijori Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Rose Candol (Dir, VP), Eliyahu Y Schulman (Dir, Sec) and Tiberio Schwartz (Dir, Pres, Treas).
What does The Tijori Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and health.