Tinker Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tinker Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $49,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $11,000. 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$49,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $36,100 the year before.
40% 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 | $36,100 | 7 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $49,500 | 10 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Tinker Family 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 Tinker Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $30,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Speller Freedom Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Assistance League of Diablo Valley | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fathers in the Field | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Feeding America | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Year Up Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Martis Camp Community Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Save Mount Diablo | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Tahoe Fund | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas E Tinker
- Jeffrey P Tinker
- Ryan W Tinker
Questions people ask
Does Tinker Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tinker Family Foundation give?
$49,500 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Tinker Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Douglas E Tinker (Pres, Dir, Treas), Jeffrey P Tinker (VP, Sec) and Ryan W Tinker (VP).
What does Tinker Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.