Tyk Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tyk Foundation is a private foundation in Grants Pass, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $354,590 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $254,500. 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$354,590
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$254,500
- Assets$176,469
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2025 was up from $9,758 the year before.
82% 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 | $0 | 0 | $3,326 |
| 2024 | $9,758 | 2 | $447,255 |
| 2025 | $354,590 | 11 | $176,469 |
How to apply
Tyk Foundation 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 Tyk Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $254,500 |
| Oregon | 8 | $57,500 |
| California | 1 | $39,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,090 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Churches in Action | To further the mission of churches in action | $254,500 |
| St Basil Church | To further the mission of st. Basil church | $39,500 |
| Joy Foods Inc | To further the mission of joy foods inc | $36,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | To further the mission of wounded warrior project, inc. | $3,090 |
| Applegate Community Church | To further the mission of applegate community church | $3,000 |
| Medford First Christian Church | To further the mission of medford first christian church | $3,000 |
| Mtn Church | To further the mission of mtn church | $3,000 |
| Rogue Valley Christian Church | To further the mission of rogue valley christian church | $3,000 |
| Shepherd of the Valley Church | To further the mission of shepherd of the valley church | $3,000 |
| St Anne Catholic Church | To further the mission of st. Anne catholic church | $3,000 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Church | To further the mission of st. Mark's episcopal church | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tae-Yun Kim
- Scott H Salton
Questions people ask
Does Tyk Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tyk Foundation give?
$354,590 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Tyk Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tae-Yun Kim (President & Ceo) and Scott H Salton (Vice President).
What does Tyk Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.