Tiger Foundation
Accepts applications
Tiger Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $12.0 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $600,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$12.0 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$107 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10.4 million the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10.4 million | 49 | $103 million |
| 2024 | $12.0 million | 50 | $107 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Amy Barger Managing Director C/O Tiger Foundation 45 West 45th, Street 12th Floor, New York, NY 10036-4602 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 984-2565 |
| What to submit | Applications may be submitted via the foundation's website, https://tigerfoundation.org/how-to-apply. |
| Restrictions | Visit our website, https://tigerfoundation.org/funding-guidelines, for the most up-to-date guidelines. Across all program areas, we seek strong and consistent measurable outcomes over time; skilled executive, program, and board leadership; cost-effectiveness; strong financial position and skilled fiscal management; and opportunity for broad impact. Applicants must be exempt from income taxes under irc code 501(c)(3). Requests for support are not considered for individuals, annual or capital campaigns, endowments, benefits, public policy or lobbying groups, legal aid, existing obligations, or debt liability. |
What Tiger Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 48 | $10.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $400,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Per Scholas Inc | General operating support | $600,000 |
| Center for Family Life | General operating support | $350,000 |
| Marks Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst | General operating support | $350,000 |
| Leap Inc | General operating support | $325,000 |
| The Door | General operating support | $325,000 |
| Center for Justice Innovations | General operating support | $300,000 |
| KIPP New York Inc | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Fund for Public Health | General operating support | $290,000 |
| Association to Benefit Children | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Children's Aid Society | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Commonpoint Queens | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Exalt Youth | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Expanded Schools Inc | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Marcy Lab School | General operating support | $250,000 |
| New York University Nyulmc | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Research Foundation of Cuny | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Teaching Lab | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Teaching Matters | General operating support | $250,000 |
| The Fortune Society | General operating support | $250,000 |
| University Settlement of New York City | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Bard Prison Initiative | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation | General operating support | $200,000 |
| East Side House | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Hope Program | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Literacy Academy Collective | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Northside Center for Child Development | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Student Leadership Network | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Graham Windham | General operating support | $175,000 |
| Mesa Charter High School | General operating support | $175,000 |
| Npower Ny | General operating support | $175,000 |
| Zeta Charter Schools | General operating support | $175,000 |
| Eagle Academy Foundation | General operating support | $150,000 |
| KIPP New York Inc | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Modern Classroom | General operating support | $150,000 |
| The Inspired Community Project Inc | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Uncommon Schools Inc | General operating support | $130,000 |
| Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corp | General operating support | $125,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Beaton Jamie
- Bologna Ben
- Brown Robert
- Caffray Gil
- Carrington Alex
- Coleman Chase
- Davis Jim
- Dewan Feroz
- Fenton Douglas
- Fitzpatrick Laurel
- Gambill Ben
- Germino Mike
- Goodell Esq William R
- Heyman Gregory
- Jackson Lee
Questions people ask
Does Tiger Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Tiger Foundation give?
$12.0 million in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs Tiger Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Beaton Jamie (Trustee), Bologna Ben (Trustee), Brown Robert (Trustee) and Caffray Gil (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Tiger Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.