Private foundation · EIN 46-7198951 · Coral Gables, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tien Family 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: 30 grants paid, $154K total, median $1,030. 20% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
30
$154K
Median grant
$1,030
Stays in FL
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of MiamiCoral Gables, FLSupport charitable activities$41K
The Tau Beta Pi AssociationKnoxville, TNSupport educational activities$23K
Daughters of Sarah Nursing CenterAlbany, NYSupport charitable activities$10K
National Academy of EngineeringWashington, DCSupport educational activities$10K
SF Job Forum - San Francisco Chamber of CommerceSan Francisco, CASupport job forum program$10K
The Stony Brook SchoolStony Brook, NYSupport educational activities$10K
Friends of WlrnMiami, FLSupport charitable activities$8,600
Woodland Hill Montessori SchoolRensselaer, NYSupport educational activities$6,000
Dolphins Cancer ChallengeMiami Gardens, FLSupport cancer research$5,250
Bereavement Center of WestchesterWhite Plains, NYSupport charitable activities$5,000
Paul J Sumanth MinistriesMiami, FLSupport ministries$5,000
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILSupport charitable activities$4,900
World Food ProgramWashington, DCSupport charitable activities$1,915
The Barack Obama FoundationChicago, ILSupport charitable mission$1,500
Bet Shira CongregationMiami, FLSupport charitable activities$1,030
Mercy ShipsGarden Valley, TXSupport charitable activities$1,030
American Diabetes AssociationMerrifield, VASupport charitable activities$1,000
Amnesty International USANew York, NYSupport charitable activities$1,000
Brady Center to Prevent Gun ViolenceWashington, DCSupport charitable activities$1,000
Mercy CorpsBoone, IASupport charitable activities$1,000
MIT Alumni AssociationCanbridge, MASupport educational activities$1,000
Parkinson's FoundationMiami, FLSupport charitable activities$1,000
Project HopeWashington, DCSupport worldwide health care$1,000
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VASupport charitable activities$1,000
AARP FoundationLong Beach, CASupport charitable mission$500
Bridge Charitable Foundation IncPhoenixville, PASupport charitable activities$500
People for an American Way PfaworgWashington, DCSupport charitable activities$500
USA for UnhcrWashington, DCSupport charitable activities$500
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCSupport charitable activities$250
Ieee FoundationPiscataway, NJSupport educational activities$100

By state: Florida 6 · New York 5 · Tennessee 1 · District of Columbia 7 · California 2 · Illinois 2

About this foundation

Tien Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Coral Gables, Florida, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Tien Family 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 Tien Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $154K across 30 grants, a median of $1,030.

Where does Tien Family Foundation give?

Florida (6 grants), New York (5 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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