TIFF Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
TIFF Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $456,250 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $8,625 and the largest $67,000. 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$456,250
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$8,625
- Largest grant$67,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was up from $401,583 the year before.
59% 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 | $401,583 | 27 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $456,250 | 34 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
TIFF Charitable 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 TIFF Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $90,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $67,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $40,000 |
| California | 3 | $35,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $30,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 4 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $20,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County Society for Historical Preservati | General & Unrestricted | $67,000 |
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | Robinson-coleman donor advised fund | $50,000 |
| Institute for Advanced Study | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Mackenzies Mission | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Southampton Township Wild Fowl Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Wellesley College | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| BABY2BABY | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Uncommon Lender Inc | Roxbury Prep in Boston | $20,000 |
| Windward Fund | Global Methane Hub | $20,000 |
| Alzheimers Foundation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| A Million Stars Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cardigan Mountain School | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Philadelphia and Susqueh | Make A Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley | $10,000 |
| New Hampton School | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Stanford University | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis | General & Unrestricted | $8,750 |
| Anti Defamation League Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $8,500 |
| Black Women in Venture Capital | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Burmese Rohingya Community of Wisconsin Incorporat | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Catholic Community Services of Western Washington | Children's Mental Health of Whatcom County | $5,000 |
| Elizabeth Home | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fast Cta | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Larche Noah Sealth of Seattle | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pawsibilities Animal Rescue | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Skippack Fire Company Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Spence School | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of Virginia | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Washington Township Schools Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Researc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Craig Jr
- Sheryl Johns
- Amy B Robinson
- Robert Zion
Questions people ask
Does TIFF Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does TIFF Charitable Foundation give?
$456,250 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $8,625.
Who runs TIFF Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Craig Jr (Dir, Sec), Sheryl Johns (Dir, Pres), Amy B Robinson (Treas, Pres) and Robert Zion (Treas).
What does TIFF Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and health.