Tijeras Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tijeras Foundation is a private foundation in Stuart, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $557,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$557,000
- Assets$27.7 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
47% 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 | $1.4 million | 30 | $26.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 32 | $27.7 million |
How to apply
Tijeras 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 Tijeras Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 13 | $638,500 |
| New Mexico | 5 | $130,500 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $125,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $105,000 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | $25,300 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $12,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Life | Capital for southwind dining hall and ministry support | $557,000 |
| Generous Church | Ministry support | $125,000 |
| National Christian Foundation | Ministry support | $105,000 |
| Faith Comes by Hearing International Foundation | Ministry support | $100,000 |
| Cure International | Children support | $25,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | Ministry support | $25,000 |
| Ligonier Ministries | Ministry support | $20,000 |
| Got Questions Ministries | Ministry support | $15,000 |
| The Hope Center for Autism Inc | Ministry support | $15,000 |
| Grace & Peace Presbyterian Church | Ministry support | $14,500 |
| The Navigators | Ministry support | $12,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Martin Health | Community support | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Ministry support | $10,000 |
| Mighty Oaks Foundation | Ministry support | $10,000 |
| Palm City Presbyterian Church | Ministry support | $10,000 |
| Shine School | Bible school | $10,000 |
| Sister India LTD | Ministry support | $10,000 |
| Sixteen Fifteen | Ministry support | $10,000 |
| The Berean Missionary Church | Ministry support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Martin County | Community support | $10,000 |
| Zuni Christian Mission School | School support | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Martin County | Community support | $7,000 |
| Stuart Church of Christ | Ministry support | $3,000 |
| Light of the World Charities Inc | Ministry support | $2,500 |
| Cancer Research Institute Inc | Community support | $1,000 |
| Hibiscus Children's Center | Community support | $1,000 |
| IMPACT100 Martin Inc | Ministry support | $1,000 |
| Sailfish Point Foundation | Ministry support | $1,000 |
| Treasure Coast Hospice | Ministry support | $1,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine | Research | $1,000 |
| Cascia Hall Foundation | Education | $800 |
| Safe Space | Ministry support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Virgil L Dugan
- Kenneth E Johns
- Cynthia Johns
- Jeffrey Johns
- Julie J Johns
Questions people ask
Does Tijeras Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tijeras Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Tijeras Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Virgil L Dugan (Director), Kenneth E Johns (President/Chairman of Boar), Cynthia Johns (Vice President/Director) and Jeffrey Johns (Treasurer/Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Tijeras Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and youth programs.