The Tinervin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Tinervin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomington, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $534,644 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $24,746 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$534,644
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$24,746
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $688,544 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $369,831 | 4 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $688,544 | 4 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $534,644 | 4 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
The Tinervin 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Tinervin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $159,491 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Avenue Community Center | Support low income community members | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Champaign | Supporting young children and families | $39,491 |
| Crisis Nursery | Support children in abuse or neglect situations | $10,000 |
| Women United - United Way of McLean County | Supporting young children and families | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexis Tinervin-Curtis
- Lindsay Eickhorst
- Colleen Fuchs
- Jeffrey M Tinervin
- James Ingold
- Marc Tucci
- Ulises Napoles
- Mark Peterson
- Dodie Dunson
- Bill McCloskey
- Howard Milton
- Mike Tennant
- Jim Morris
- John Penn
Questions people ask
Does The Tinervin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Tinervin Family Foundation give?
$534,644 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $24,746.
Who runs The Tinervin Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alexis Tinervin-Curtis (President), Lindsay Eickhorst (Vice President), Colleen Fuchs (Treasurer) and Jeffrey M Tinervin (Director) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does The Tinervin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and youth programs.