Tien Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tien Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pinecrest, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $154,075 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $1,030 and the largest $40,500. 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$154,075
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$1,030
- Largest grant$40,500
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,169 the year before.
57% 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 | $59,731 | 17 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $70,169 | 25 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $154,075 | 30 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Tien 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 Tien Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 6 | $61,380 |
| New York | 5 | $32,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $23,000 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $15,165 |
| California | 2 | $10,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $6,400 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,030 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | Support charitable activities | $40,500 |
| The Tau Beta Pi Association | Support educational activities | $23,000 |
| Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center | Support charitable activities | $10,000 |
| National Academy of Engineering | Support educational activities | $10,000 |
| SF Job Forum - San Francisco Chamber of Commerce | Support job forum program | $10,000 |
| The Stony Brook School | Support educational activities | $10,000 |
| Friends of WLRN | Support charitable activities | $8,600 |
| Woodland Hill Montessori School | Support educational activities | $6,000 |
| Dolphins Cancer Challenge | Support cancer research | $5,250 |
| Bereavement Center of Westchester | Support charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Paul J Sumanth Ministries | Support ministries | $5,000 |
| Feeding America | Support charitable activities | $4,900 |
| World Food Program | Support charitable activities | $1,915 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | Support charitable mission | $1,500 |
| Bet Shira Congregation | Support charitable activities | $1,030 |
| Mercy Ships | Support charitable activities | $1,030 |
| American Diabetes Association | Support charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Amnesty International USA | Support charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Support charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Mercy Corps | Support charitable activities | $1,000 |
| MIT Alumni Association | Support educational activities | $1,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Support charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Project Hope | Support worldwide health care | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Support charitable activities | $1,000 |
| AARP Foundation | Support charitable mission | $500 |
| Bridge Charitable Foundation Inc | Support charitable activities | $500 |
| People for an American Way Pfaworg | Support charitable activities | $500 |
| USA for Unhcr | Support charitable activities | $500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Support charitable activities | $250 |
| Ieee Foundation | Support educational activities | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- James M Tien
- Ellen S Weston
- Lee W Tien
- Rex N Tien
Questions people ask
Does Tien Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tien Family Foundation give?
$154,075 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $1,030.
Who runs Tien Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James M Tien (Trustee), Ellen S Weston (Trustee), Lee W Tien (Trustee) and Rex N Tien (Trustee).
What does Tien Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.