Tsunami Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tsunami Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$36.4 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
15% 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 | $1.6 million | 19 | $32.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 20 | $36.4 million |
How to apply
Tsunami 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 Tsunami Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $1.3 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $125,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $125,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Readworks Inc | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| River Fund New York Inc | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Baby Buggy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Covenant House | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Pennys Flight Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Cornell University | Weill Cornell's Neurosurgery Training | $100,000 |
| Exodus School | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Friends of the High Line Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Harlem Academy | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Head Strong Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Helpusadopt Org Inc | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Operation Warm Inc | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| The Arts Connection Inc | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Multiplying Good Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Nosh Delivers Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Wheaton College | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Connect US Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Posse Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Silver Creek Alliance Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Philip Andryc
- Debra Beard
- James M Beard
- Veronica Swanson Beard
- Anson M Beard Jr
Questions people ask
Does Tsunami Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tsunami Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Tsunami Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Philip Andryc (Trustee), Debra Beard (Trustee), James M Beard (Trustee) and Veronica Swanson Beard (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Tsunami Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.