Tinkham Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tinkham Family Foundation is a private foundation in N Barrington, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$45,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$898,016
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $881,285 |
| 2025 | $45,000 | 5 | $898,016 |
How to apply
Tinkham 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 Tinkham Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $35,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Foundation | For the Gies College of Business Scholarship Fund | $15,000 |
| Barrington Area Community Foundation | To support the area of Barrington, IL | $10,000 |
| Barrington Area Library | To support the Barringon Area library programs | $10,000 |
| Team Gleason Foundation | For empowering people with ALS | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | To support Wounded Warriors | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Tinkham
- Beverly Tinkham
- Bradley Tinkham
- Brian Tinkham
- Brady Tinkham
Questions people ask
Does Tinkham Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tinkham Family Foundation give?
$45,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Tinkham Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Tinkham (Director), Beverly Tinkham (Director), Bradley Tinkham (Director) and Brian Tinkham (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Tinkham Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.