Private foundation · EIN 30-6092098 · Traverse City, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wilda C Tiffany Charitable Tr

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $245K total, median $38K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$245K
Median grant
$38K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grand Traverse Area Catholic SchoolsTraverse City, MIScholarship fund$100K
St Hugo of the Hills Catholic ChurchBloomfield Hills, MISchool general fund$50K
St Hugo of the Hills Catholic ChurchBloomfield Hills, MIGeneral fund$50K
Great Lakes Chamber Music FestivalSouthfield, MIGeneral fund$25K
Diocese of Gaylord - Catholic Services AppealGaylord, MICatholic services appeal fund$10K
St Hugo of the Hills Catholic Church - Catholic Services AppealBloomfield Hills, MICatholic services appeal fund$10K

About this foundation

Wilda C Tiffany Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Traverse City, Michigan, administered in care of James M Olin, tax-exempt since 2005. 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 Wilda C Tiffany Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Wilda C Tiffany Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $245K across 6 grants, a median of $38K.

Where does Wilda C Tiffany Charitable Tr give?

Michigan (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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