Tinberg Foundation
Accepts applications
Tinberg Foundation is a private foundation in Winnetka, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $450,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.0 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$450,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $758,000 the year before.
60% 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 | $414,450 | 27 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $758,000 | 24 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 30 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard Elaine Tinberg 159 Sheridan Road, Winnetka, IL 60093 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 441-9152 |
| What to submit | Letter describing proposed use of funds |
What Tinberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 23 | $869,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $108,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | General support | $450,000 |
| Writer's Theatre | General support | $151,500 |
| Colorado State University Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| University of Chicago | General support | $60,000 |
| Ingenuity Incorporated Chicago | General support | $55,000 |
| Chicago Public Media | General support | $50,000 |
| Erika's Lighthouse A Beacon of Hope for Adolescent Depression | General support | $25,000 |
| Roderick and Solange Macarthur Justice Center | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Regents of the University of California | General support | $15,000 |
| Chicago Theatre Group Inc (DBA - Goodman Theatre) | General support | $10,000 |
| Court Theatre | General support | $10,000 |
| Harpers Magazine Foundation | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre | General support | $10,000 |
| Academy for Urban School Leadership - Ncte | General support | $5,000 |
| Baker Demonstration School | General support | $5,000 |
| Eagle Valley Community Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General support | $5,000 |
| Public Broadcasting of Colorado Inc (DBA Colorado Public Radio) | General support | $2,500 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | General support | $2,500 |
| Window to the World Communications Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund - Ncte | General support | $500 |
| Eagle Valley Land Trust | General support | $500 |
| Fox Valley Food for Health | General support | $500 |
| The Nelson Gallery Foundation - Nelson Atkins Museum of Art | General support | $500 |
| Alliance for Early Childhood | General support | $250 |
| Alliance for the Great Lakes | General support | $250 |
| CBG Institute for Dance and Health - Time to Dance | General support | $250 |
| Evanston Art Center | General support | $250 |
| North Shore Art League | General support | $250 |
| Winnetka Community House | General support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard W Tinberg
- Elaine Tinberg
- Christine Tinberg
- Richard J Tinberg
Questions people ask
Does Tinberg Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Tinberg Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Tinberg Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard W Tinberg (President), Elaine Tinberg (Director), Christine Tinberg (Director) and Richard J Tinberg (Director).
What does Tinberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and food and hunger.