Tipping Point Private Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tipping Point Private Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $405,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$405,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$714,977
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $233,000 the year before.
67% of its 2025 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 | $355,000 | 17 | $390,611 |
| 2024 | $233,000 | 9 | $93,888 |
| 2025 | $405,000 | 8 | $714,977 |
How to apply
Tipping Point Private 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 Tipping Point Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 3 | $200,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $55,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Onward Eugene | Onward Eugene - ACT Now Lane Homelessness Initiative | $100,000 |
| Greenhill Humane Society | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Animal Charity Evaluators | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Aquatic Life Institute Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Scarlet Moon Inc | Vegan Christmas film production. | $50,000 |
| Karuna Foundation | Bryant Research / Plant-Based Pet Food Research | $30,000 |
| Karuna Foundation | Sustainable Pet Food Foundation, Andrew Knight | $25,000 |
| Onward Eugene | Elevate 2028 Initiative | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Darren Sparks
Questions people ask
Does Tipping Point Private Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tipping Point Private Foundation give?
$405,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Tipping Point Private Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Darren Sparks (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Tipping Point Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and food and hunger.