Grants paid in 2025
36 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wgbh Educational FoundationBoston, MA | Unrestricted | $28K |
| Boston Arts Academy Foundation IncBoston, MA | Unrestricted | $20K |
| Commonwealth Zoological CorporationBoston, MA | Unrestricted | $20K |
| Adventure UnlimitedGreenwood Village, CO | Unrestricted | $15K |
| Chestnut Hill Benevolent AssociationChestnut Hill, MA | Unrestricted | $15K |
| New England Aquarium CorporationBoston, MA | Unrestricted | $15K |
| Pine Street Inn IncBoston, MA | Unrestricted | $15K |
| Vinfen's Gateway ArtsBrookline, MA | Unrestricted | $15K |
| 826 Boston IncRoxbury, MA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Boston Ballet IncBoston, MA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Boston CASABoston, MA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Boston Partners in EducationBoston, MA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Boston Public Library FundBoston, MA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Central Square Theater IncCambridge, MA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Conservatory Lab Charter School Foundation IncDorchester, MA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Cradles to Crayons IncNewton, MA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Farm and Wilderness FoundationPlymouth, VT | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Goddard House - Home for Aged WomenBrookline, MA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Huntington Theatre Company IncBoston, MA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Massachusetts Project 351Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| More Than Words IncWaltham, MA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Raw ArtworksLynn, MA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| The FIRST Church of Christ ScientistBoston, MA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| The Principle FoundationOverland Park, KS | Unrestricted | $10K |
| The Trustees of ReservationsBoston, MA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| LiterationsBoston, MA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Our Space IncBelmont, MA | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Longyear MuseumChestnut Hill, MA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| CherishabilityPortland, OR | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lyric Stage Company of Boston IncBoston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Summer SearchJamaica Plain, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Albert Baker FundFolsom, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Institute of Contemporary Art IncBoston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Chicago History MuseumChicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Field Museum of Natural HistoryChicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
By state: Massachusetts 28 · Colorado 1 · Vermont 1 · Kansas 1 · Illinois 3 · Oregon 1
About this foundation
Tiny Tiger Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Thomas E Swaney, tax-exempt since 1988. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Tiny Tiger Foundation 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 Tiny Tiger Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $370K across 36 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Tiny Tiger Foundation give?
Massachusetts (28 grants), Colorado (1 grants), Vermont (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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