Private foundation · EIN 01-0553351 · Garden City, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dancing Tides Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 100 grants paid, $4.5M total, median $13K. 23% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
100
$4.5M
Median grant
$13K
Stays in NY
23%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$20M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 100 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYCharitable contribution$1.0M
Robin HoodNew York, NYCharitable contribution$750K
Crane Country Day SchoolSanta Barbara, CACharitable contribution$400K
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VACharitable contribution$250K
Cate SchoolCarpinteria, CACharitable contribution$200K
Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CACharitable contribution$200K
Charity WaterFranklin, TNCharitable contribution$100K
New Classrooms InnovationNew York, NYCharitable contribution$100K
Americana Music Assoc FoundationNashville, TNCharitable contribution$60K
Story TellerSanta Barbara, CACharitable contribution$60K
Direct ReliefGoleta, CACharitable contribution$50K
God's Love We DeliverNew York, NYCharitable contribution$50K
Jocotoco Conservation OrgChicago, ILCharitable contribution$50K
Math for AmericaNew York, NYCharitable contribution$50K
Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NYCharitable contribution$50K
Parkinsons Wellness Initiative FoundationNew York, NYCharitable contribution$50K
Math for AmericaNew York, NYCharitable contribution$40K
Foodbank of Santa Barbara CountyGoleta, CACharitable contribution$30K
Aspetuck Land TrustWestport, CTCharitable contribution$25K
Crane Country Day SchoolSanta Barbara, CACharitable contribution$25K
Environmental Defense CenterNew York, NYCharitable contribution$25K
Innovations for Poverty ActionNewark, DECharitable contribution$25K
Malama Kua AinaHanalei, HICharitable contribution$25K
Math for AmericaNew York, NYCharitable contribution$25K
Mercy CorpsPortland, ORCharitable contribution$25K
Santa Barbara Bucket BrigadeSanta Barbara, CACharitable contribution$25K
The Land Trust for Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CACharitable contribution$25K
University of California RegentOakland, CACharitable contribution$25K
Waterkeep AllianceIrvington, NYCharitable contribution$25K
White Buffalo Land TrustSanta Barbara, CACharitable contribution$25K
Cancer Research InstitureNew York, NYCharitable contribution$20K
Cohen Veterans Network IncStamford, CTCharitable contribution$20K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYCharitable contribution$20K
Humans Rights WatchNew York, NYCharitable contribution$20K
Math for AmericaNew York, NYCharitable contribution$20K
Math for AmericaNew York, NYCharitable contribution$20K
Mission ScholarsSanta Barbara, CACharitable contribution$20K
Planned ParenthoodSanta Barbara, CACharitable contribution$20K
Santa Barbara Bowl FdnSanta Barbara, CACharitable contribution$20K
Santa Barbara Channel KeeperSanta Barbara, CACharitable contribution$20K
Santa Barbara Cottage ChildrenSanta Barbara, CACharitable contribution$20K
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural HistorySanta Barbara, CACharitable contribution$20K
Santa Barbara ZooSanta Barbara, CACharitable contribution$20K
The Public Theaternew York Shakespeare FestivalNew York, NYCharitable contribution$20K
ThornEl Segundo, CACharitable contribution$20K
UCLA Jonsson Comprehesive Cancer FoundationLos Angeles, CACharitable contribution$20K
Urban Arts PartnershipNew York, NYCharitable contribution$20K
Wilderness Youth ProjectSanta Barbara, CACharitable contribution$20K
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CTCharitable contribution$18K
Pocono Environmental EducationDingmans Ferry, PACharitable contribution$15K
ASPCAWashington, DCCharitable contribution$10K
Bellforge Arts CenterMedfield, MACharitable contribution$10K
City HarvestNew York, NYCharitable contribution$10K
Dream FoundationSanta Barbara, CACharitable contribution$10K
Environmental Defense CenterSanta Barbara, CACharitable contribution$10K
Folk Alliance InternationalKansas City, MOCharitable contribution$10K
Heal the OceanSanta Barbara, CACharitable contribution$10K
Iam Music IncDurango, COCharitable contribution$10K
Lobero Theatre FoundationSanta Barbara, CACharitable contribution$10K
Montecito Trail FoundationSanta Barbara, CACharitable contribution$10K

By state: New York 23 · California 45 · Virginia 2 · Tennessee 4 · Connecticut 4 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Dancing Tides Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Garden City, New York, administered in care of Jeff Wilkins, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Dancing Tides Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Dancing Tides Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $4.5M across 100 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Dancing Tides Foundation Inc give?

New York (23 grants), California (45 grants), Virginia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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