The Tiedemann Foundation
Accepts applications
The Tiedemann Foundation is a private foundation in Concord, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $108,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$108,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $98,000 the year before.
16% 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 | $85,500 | 17 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $98,000 | 20 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $108,000 | 19 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Edward G Tiedemann Jr 656 Barretts Mill Road, Concord, MA 01742 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (978) 371-8444, etiedemann@alum.mit.edu |
| What to submit | Applications should include background of the organization a detailed description of the reason for the request contact information and indication of non-profit status. Grant decisions for the year are made at the annual board meeting which is held sometime after May 15 and normally before September 1. |
| Deadlines | May 15 |
| Restrictions | The Tiedemann Foundation primarily makes grants to educational historic preservation and environmental causes. |
What The Tiedemann Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 12 | $72,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $15,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $12,000 |
| California | 2 | $8,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Concord Museum | 8,000.00 for collection enhancement; the remaining 12,000.00 is unrestricted. | $20,000 |
| Virginia Tech | Needs of the College of Engineering | $12,000 |
| Purdue Foundation | For the Edward G. Tiedemann Jr. Electrical and Computer Engineering Endowment | $12,000 |
| Historic New England | Unrestricted and Historic New England Summit. | $12,000 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and MIT Energy Initiative | $10,000 |
| Trustees of the Reservations | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Maritime Museum of San Diego | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Concord Land Conservation Trust | Land conservation | $4,000 |
| Folk Arts Center of New England | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| University of California San Diego | For the Dr. Edward G. Tiedemann Jr. Scholars of Excellence Endowment | $3,000 |
| Country Dance and Song Society | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Support for programs in New England | $2,000 |
| Concord Housing Foundation | Support of low income housing. | $2,000 |
| Peak House Heritage Center | For preservation supplies. | $2,000 |
| Custom House Maritime Museum | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cambria County Library | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Concord Bridge | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of Guest House | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward G Tiedemann Jr
- Lori Jeromin
Questions people ask
Does The Tiedemann Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 15.
How much does The Tiedemann Foundation give?
$108,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Tiedemann Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward G Tiedemann Jr (President) and Lori Jeromin (Director).
What does The Tiedemann Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, science and research and education.