The Tiscornia Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Tiscornia Foundation Inc is a private foundation in St Joseph, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $165,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$165,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $133,425 the year before.
20% 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 | $105,000 | 17 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $133,425 | 23 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $165,000 | 24 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Edward Tiscornia 505 Pleasant Street Ste 301, Stjoseph, MI 49085 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (843) 338-3362, tfdn@tiscorniafoundation.org |
| What to submit | JD |
| Deadlines | Scholarships, april 1 ; general grants february 1 |
| Restrictions | Scholarships restricted to northern berrien county high school students. No restrictions for grants. |
What The Tiscornia Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 10 | $52,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $26,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $23,900 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $11,100 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $7,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $4,000 |
| New York | 1 | $4,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dennison University | Education | $25,000 |
| First Tee of the Low Country | Community welfare | $21,400 |
| Shorter University | Education | $10,000 |
| Abingdon Presbyterian Church | Community welfare | $10,000 |
| Pathways Pregnancy Center | Community welfare | $10,000 |
| Ecumenical Faith in Action | Community welfare | $10,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Foundation | Children's welfare | $8,500 |
| First Church of God | Community welfare | $8,000 |
| Society of St Vincent Depaul | Community welfare | $7,500 |
| Cornerstone Christian Academy | Community welfare | $6,000 |
| Spartan Fund - Michigan St Univers | Education | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Bible Study Fellowship | Community welfare | $4,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Community welfare | $4,000 |
| Feast | Community welfare | $4,000 |
| Christar | Community welfare | $3,000 |
| Lowcountry Foundation Wounded Milit | Community welfare | $2,500 |
| Cru | Education | $2,000 |
| Lake Michigan College | Education | $2,000 |
| Maryville College | Community welfare | $1,100 |
| Swmi Symphony Orchestra | Music education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward C Tiscornia
- J Winston Tiscornia
- Courtney Tiscornia Mehan
- Kristin Tiscornia Thomas
- Christopher Tiscornia
- David A Tiscornia
Questions people ask
Does The Tiscornia Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Scholarships, april 1 ; general grants february 1.
How much does The Tiscornia Foundation Inc give?
$165,000 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Tiscornia Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward C Tiscornia (President), J Winston Tiscornia (Secretary), Courtney Tiscornia Mehan (Trustee) and Kristin Tiscornia Thomas (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Tiscornia Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.