Tamaasus
Preselected recipients only
Tamaasus is a private foundation in Melville, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,745 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $852 and the largest $15,400. 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$48,745
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$852
- Largest grant$15,400
- Assets$42,526
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2025 was down from $68,500 the year before.
78% 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 | $207,206 | 27 | $27,721 |
| 2024 | $68,500 | 28 | $45,483 |
| 2025 | $48,745 | 20 | $42,526 |
How to apply
Tamaasus 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Tamaasus funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in New York. It also paid $16,104 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $32,641 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marraketch Girls Dormitory | Charity | $15,400 |
| Individual | Honorarium for art project | $10,533 |
| Individual | Honorarium for art project | $5,190 |
| Individual | Honorarium for art project | $5,000 |
| Individual | Honorarium for art project | $2,500 |
| Individual | Honorarium for art project | $1,488 |
| Mizna | Charity | $1,085 |
| Individual | Honorarium for art project | $1,000 |
| Ugly Duckling Presse | Arts & education | $1,000 |
| The Brooklyn Youth Choir | Arts & education | $1,000 |
| Individual | Honorarium for art project | $704 |
| Individual | Honorarium for art project | $700 |
| Individual | Honorarium for art project | $700 |
| Individual | Honorarium for art project | $699 |
| The Invisible Dog Fundraiser Kickstarter | Charity | $500 |
| Individual | Honorarium for art project | $460 |
| Litmus Press | Arts & education | $416 |
| Giorno Poetry Systems | Charity | $200 |
| Frost Valley YMCA | Charity | $105 |
| 212 Society | Charity | $65 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Riggs
- Wendy Riggs
Questions people ask
Does Tamaasus accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tamaasus give?
$48,745 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $852.
Who runs Tamaasus?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah Riggs (President) and Wendy Riggs (Treasurer).
What does Tamaasus fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and international.