Private foundation · EIN 46-4088700 · Wilmington, Delaware · Human services

The Tika Foundation

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: 9 grants paid, $197K total, median $20K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$197K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Foundation for AIDS ResearchNew York, NYThe amFAR Institute for HIV Cure Research$80K
Minnesota Public RadioSt Paul, MNFor unrestricted/general operating support for a challenge gift to inspire matching gifts during one or more pledge drives$30K
Planned Parenthood Minnesota North Dakota South daSt Paul, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Animal Humane SocietyMinneapolis, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Minnesota Public RadioSt Paul, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Second Harvest HeartlandBrooklyn Park, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Arts MidwestMinneapolis, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
University of St ThomasSt Paul, MNThe Dougherty Family College Scholarship Fund$5,000
Donor Advised Charitable GivingOmaha, NEThe Verus Fund$1,500

By state: Minnesota 7 · New York 1 · Nebraska 1

About this foundation

The Tika Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 The Tika 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 The Tika Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $197K across 9 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does The Tika Foundation give?

Minnesota (7 grants), New York (1 grants), Nebraska (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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