The Tinybell Charitable Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Tinybell Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $453,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $170,000. 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$453,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$170,000
- Assets$16.1 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $370,500 the year before.
46% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $370,500 | 13 | $13.6 million |
| 2024 | $453,000 | 11 | $16.1 million |
How to apply
The Tinybell Charitable Fund 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 Tinybell Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $175,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $170,000 |
| Hawaii | 5 | $99,000 |
| New York | 1 | $9,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Tinybell Charitable Fund | $170,000 |
| Stanford University | Rural Education Action Program (REAP) | $100,000 |
| Punahou School | For the Academy Learning Commons building | $75,000 |
| Uc Santa Barbara Foundation | Tinybell/Zhu chair fund | $62,000 |
| Mid-Pacific Institute | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | Professor K. Mani Chandy Innovations in Education Fund | $10,000 |
| Netbsd Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Tahirih Justice Center | Charitable Event | $3,000 |
| Lokahi Tennis Corp | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii Foundatio | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Yuk Fut Temple | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Maximilian Ibel
- Lu Tian
Questions people ask
Does The Tinybell Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Tinybell Charitable Fund give?
$453,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Tinybell Charitable Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Maximilian Ibel (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas) and Lu Tian (Dir).
What does The Tinybell Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.