How to apply
Applications may be submitted via the foundation's website, https://tigerfoundation.org/how-to-apply. Contact: Amy Barger Managing Director, C/O Tiger Foundation 45 West 45th, New York, Ny, 2129842565 Deadlines: NONE. 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…
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
50 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $10M; Part I reports $12M in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Per Scholas IncBronx, NY | General operating support | $600K |
| Center for Family LifeBrooklyn, NY | General operating support | $350K |
| Marks Jewish Community House of BensonhurstBrooklyn, NY | General operating support | $350K |
| Leap IncBrooklyn, NY | General operating support | $325K |
| The DoorNew York, NY | General operating support | $325K |
| Center for Justice InnovationsNew York, NY | General operating support | $300K |
| Kipp New York IncNew York, NY | General operating support | $300K |
| Fund for Public HealthNew York, NY | General operating support | $290K |
| Association to Benefit ChildrenNew York, NY | General operating support | $250K |
| Children's Aid SocietyNew York, NY | General operating support | $250K |
| Commonpoint QueensLittle Neck, NY | General operating support | $250K |
| Exalt YouthNew York, NY | General operating support | $250K |
| Expanded Schools IncNew York, NY | General operating support | $250K |
| Fund for the City of New YorkNew York, NY | General operating support | $250K |
| Henry Street SettlementNew York, NY | General operating support | $250K |
| Marcy Lab SchoolBrooklyn, NY | General operating support | $250K |
| New York University NyulmcNew York, NY | General operating support | $250K |
| Research Foundation of CUNYBrooklyn, NY | General operating support | $250K |
| Teaching LabWashington, DC | General operating support | $250K |
| Teaching MattersNew York, NY | General operating support | $250K |
| The Fortune SocietyLong Island City, NY | General operating support | $250K |
| University Settlement of New York CityNew York, NY | General operating support | $250K |
| Bard Prison InitiativeAnnandaleonhudson, NY | General operating support | $200K |
| Cypress Hills Local Development CorporationBrooklyn, NY | General operating support | $200K |
| East Side HouseBronx, NY | General operating support | $200K |
| Fund for the City of New YorkNew York, NY | General operating support | $200K |
| Hope ProgramBrooklyn, NY | General operating support | $200K |
| Literacy Academy CollectiveNew York, NY | General operating support | $200K |
| Northside Center for Child DevelopmentNew York, NY | General operating support | $200K |
| Student Leadership NetworkNew York, NY | General operating support | $200K |
| Graham WindhamBrooklyn, NY | General operating support | $175K |
| Mesa Charter High SchoolBrooklyn, NY | General operating support | $175K |
| Npower NyNew York, NY | General operating support | $175K |
| Zeta Charter SchoolsBronx, NY | General operating support | $175K |
| Eagle Academy FoundationNew York, NY | General operating support | $150K |
| Kipp New York IncNew York, NY | General operating support | $150K |
| Modern ClassroomWashington, DC | General operating support | $150K |
| The Inspired Community Project IncNew York, NY | General operating support | $150K |
| Uncommon Schools IncNew York, NY | General operating support | $130K |
| Brooklyn Navy Yard Development CorpBrooklyn, NY | General operating support | $125K |
| Brooklyn Navy Yard Development CorpBrooklyn, NY | General operating support | $125K |
| Central Queens AcademyElmhurst, NY | General operating support | $125K |
| Forte Preparatory AcademyElmhurst, NY | General operating support | $125K |
| Urban DoveLong Island City, NY | General operating support | $125K |
| Ascend Learning IncBrooklyn, NY | General operating support | $100K |
| At the Table IncBrooklyn, NY | General operating support | $100K |
| Classical Charter SchoolsBronx, NY | General operating support | $100K |
| FjcNew York, NY | General operating support | $100K |
| Internationals Network for Public SchoolsNew York, NY | General operating support | $50K |
| New Visions for Public SchoolsNew York, NY | General operating support | $30K |
By state: New York 48 · District of Columbia 2
About this foundation
Tiger Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Michelle Butynes, tax-exempt since 1991. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Tiger Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications may be submitted via the foundation's website, https://tigerfoundation.org/how-to-apply. Deadlines: NONE..
How much does Tiger Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $10M across 50 grants, a median of $200K.
Where does Tiger Foundation give?
New York (48 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), per its latest filing.
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