The Tilley Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Tilley Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Jamestown, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $150,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$150,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $155,000 the year before.
10% 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 | $155,000 | 11 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 10 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
The Tilley Charitable 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.
What The Tilley Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 8 | $130,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Elizabeth Community | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Warwick | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Operation Stand Down Ri | General operating support | $10,000 |
| North Kingstown Food Pantry Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Rotary Foundation - Warwick Daf | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Childrens Wish Group of Ri | To grant children's wishes | $10,000 |
| Ri Special Olympics | General operating support | $5,000 |
| House of Hope Community Development | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island Legal Services | General operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven Tilley
- Patricia Tilley
- Steven Tilley II
- Michael Tilley
Questions people ask
Does The Tilley Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Tilley Charitable Foundation give?
$150,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Tilley Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steven Tilley (President), Patricia Tilley (Vice President), Steven Tilley II (Secretary) and Michael Tilley (Treasurer).
What does The Tilley Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.