The Tierney Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Tierney Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $748,186 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $383,000. 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$748,186
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$383,000
- Assets$9.1 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $337,669 the year before.
39% 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 | $337,669 | 27 | $8.5 million |
| 2024 | $748,186 | 28 | $9.1 million |
How to apply
The Tierney Family 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 The Tierney Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York. It also paid $19,795 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $462,500 |
| California | 5 | $120,221 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $35,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $20,170 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $5,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Future Fund for Education | General charitable purposes | $383,000 |
| Womens Alliance for Knowledge Exchange | General charitable purposes | $110,000 |
| Technoserve Inc | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Trinity School | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Budi Foundation - Indonesia | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Meto | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Georgetown University | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Cornell University | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Miscellaneous | General charitable purposes | $10,170 |
| Stamford Hospital Foundation | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Teach for All Inc | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Market Photo Workshop | General charitable purposes | $7,000 |
| University of Cape Town | General charitable purposes | $7,000 |
| Urban School of San Francisco | General charitable purposes | $7,000 |
| University of Witwatersrand | General charitable purposes | $5,795 |
| Aperture Foundation Inc | General charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| Aspen Valley Ski Club | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Columbia Business School | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Kucetekela Foundation | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| International Surf Therapy Organization | General charitable purposes | $1,521 |
| Human Rights Watch-Sf | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Aspen Historical Society | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Justice in Motion | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Grace Science Foundation | General charitable purposes | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul E Tierney Jr
- Susan E Tierney
- Patricia E Tierney
- Michael P Tierney
- Matthew S Tierney
Questions people ask
Does The Tierney Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Tierney Family Foundation Inc give?
$748,186 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs The Tierney Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul E Tierney Jr (Secretary), Susan E Tierney (President), Patricia E Tierney (Vice President) and Michael P Tierney (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Tierney Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.