Dancing Tides Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Dancing Tides Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Garden City, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.5 million in 100 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.5 million
- Number of grants100
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$117 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.3 million the year before.
34% of its 2024 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 | $4.3 million | 80 | $95.6 million |
| 2024 | $4.5 million | 100 | $117 million |
How to apply
Dancing Tides Foundation Inc 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 Dancing Tides Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 23 | $2.3 million |
| California | 45 | $1.4 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $252,500 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $170,000 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $64,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $25,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $25,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee | Charitable contribution | $1.0 million |
| Robin Hood | Charitable contribution | $750,000 |
| Crane Country Day School | Charitable contribution | $400,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable contribution | $250,000 |
| Cate School | Charitable contribution | $200,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Charitable contribution | $200,000 |
| Charity Water | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| New Classrooms Innovation | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Americana Music Assoc Foundation | Charitable contribution | $60,000 |
| Story Teller | Charitable contribution | $60,000 |
| Direct Relief | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Jocotoco Conservation Org | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Math for America | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Parkinsons Wellness Initiative Foundation | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Math for America | Charitable contribution | $40,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County | Charitable contribution | $30,000 |
| Aspetuck Land Trust | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Crane Country Day School | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Environmental Defense Center | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Innovations for Poverty Action | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Malama Kua Aina | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Math for America | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Mercy Corps | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| The Land Trust for Santa Barbara | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| University of California Regent | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Waterkeep Alliance | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| White Buffalo Land Trust | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Cancer Research Institure | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Cohen Veterans Network Inc | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Humans Rights Watch | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Math for America | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Math for America | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Mission Scholars | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Bowl Fdn | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Channel Keeper | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Muller
- Seth Starr
- Nathan E Arnell
- Jillian Muller
Questions people ask
Does Dancing Tides Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dancing Tides Foundation Inc give?
$4.5 million in tax year 2024, across 100 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Dancing Tides Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter Muller (Trustee), Seth Starr (Trustee), Nathan E Arnell (Trustee) and Jillian Muller (Trustee).
What does Dancing Tides Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and environment and conservation.