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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
58 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natura y Ecosistemas Mexicanos AcMexico City, MX | Navigating implementation challenges in mexico's payments for ecosystem services (pes) programs | $130K |
| Centro de Investigaciones y Estudios Superiores En Antropologia SocialCiudad de Mexico, MX | A systemic approach to preventing and addressing foundational learning setbacks in mexico and central america | $120K |
| Observatorio Nacional CiudadanoMexico City, MX | Making alternative justice count | $113K |
| Fundacion Crisalida InternacionalSan Salvador, ES | Building foundations for success: supporting early and remedial education in guatemala and honduras | $109K |
| Grupo de Analisis Para El DesarrolloLima, PE | Math learning made fun: increasing problem-solving skills among vulnerable children in peru | $108K |
| Fase Federacao de Orgaos Para Assistencia Social E EducacionalRio de Janeiro, BR | Water for what and for whom? safeguarding water as a human right and a common resource in brazil | $100K |
| Global Fund for Children theWashington, DC | Educational recovery in central america:supporting the critical role of civil society organizations | $100K |
| Laboratorio de EducacaoSao Paulo, BR | Scaling up an effective methodology for improved middle-grade reading comprehension | $100K |
| Nova EscolaSao Paolo, BR | A.i.-powered activities generator for differentiated learning in brazilian classrooms | $100K |
| Universidad Marcelino ChampagnatLima, PE | Peer tutoring for accelerated learning recovery in metropolitan lima | $100K |
| EnsinabrSao Paulo, BR | Leadership development and pedagogical training for incoming teachers in the state of goias | $90K |
| Fundacion AlvaraliceCali, CO | Connecting communities in high-violence areas to justice services | $90K |
| Fundacao Getulio VargasRio de Janeiro, BR | Fisheries agreements as an instrument for effective participatory management of biodiversity resources | $75K |
| Propuesta DaleBuenos Aires, AR | Building a network of teacher educators to promote literacy in argentina | $75K |
| Asociacion Qechi Xchool IximCoban, GT | Qechi maya bilingual and cultural primary and secondary education | $72K |
| Instituto de Comunicacion y Desarrollo for Alianza Regional Por LA Libre ExMontevideo, UY | Access to information on justice systems in latin america: transparency, accountability, and openness to citizens | $72K |
| Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI | Inclusive and sustainable conservation partnerships: improving perus market-based-mechanism strategies with indigenous communities | $70K |
| Asociacion San Sustainable Agriculture NetworkSan Jose, CS | Community-based monitoring and assurance system for small-scale coffee producers in planadas, tolima, colombia | $63K |
| Organization for Youth Empowerment - OyeWashington, DC | Contar jugando: a playful learning methodology to enhance foundational learning in reading and math in honduras | $62K |
| Atentamente Consultores AcMexico City, MX | Social-emotional learning for lower-elementary school students and their educators in the yucatan peninsula | $60K |
| Justicia Juvenil Internacional Mexico AcMexico City, MX | Building a regional toolkit for juvenile justice sector reforms | $58K |
| Fundacion Eugenio MendozaMedellin, CO | Promoting foundational learning among children | $55K |
| Migration Policy Institute for Venezolanos En BarranquillaWashington, DC | Promoting access to education for migrant and displaced children and youth in colombia | $55K |
| Fundacion Universidad de San AndresVictoria, AR | Supporting the judiciary in the responsible use of generative ai in latin america | $50K |
| TeachunitedFort Collins, CO | Mentors for change: teacher training and coaching in yucatan | $50K |
| Asistencia Legal Por Los Derechos Humanos AcCiudad de Mexico, MX | Consolidation of the accusatorial justice system in oaxaca, mexico | $45K |
| Fauna and Flora International USA IncWashington, DC | Blue community transition: leveraging momentum to expand economic and ecological resilience for small-scale fishers in coastal honduras | $45K |
| Committee for ChildrenSeattle, WA | Social-emotional learning for lower-elementary school students and their educators in the yucatan peninsula | $40K |
| Oficina de Defensora de Los Derechos de LA Infancia AcMexico City, MX | Consolidating progress in the implementation of accessible justice for children and adolescents in mexico | $40K |
| Tierraviva a Los Pueblos Indigenas del ChacoAsuncion, PA | Strengthening the network of indigenous legal promoters of chaco | $40K |
| Pontificia Universidad Catolica del PeruLima, PE | Generational transfer of knowledge for the development of non-timber forest products in the peruvian amazon | $36K |
| Asociacion Amigos del AprendizajeRio Oro Santa Ana, CS | Addressing the education crisis in costa rica: bolstering children's foundational learning through creative writing | $35K |
| Instituto Para Las Mujeres En LA Migracion AcMexico City, MX | Strengthening access to justice for children affected by migration in mexico | $35K |
| Population Council IncNew York, NY | Resource center for equitable educational recovery in guatemala | $30K |
| Population Council IncNew York, NY | Voces para la educacion: a social listening initiative for evidence-based advocacy in education | $30K |
| Centro de Investigacion Planeacion y Evaluacion (cipe Consultores)Tegucigalpa, HO | Resource center for equitable educational recovery in honduras | $26K |
| Latin American Studies Association IncPittsburgh, PA | Lasa2025 and lasa2026 international congresses | $25K |
| Un MundoMenlo Park, CA | Promoting literacy in rural northern honduras | $25K |
| Regents of the University of California at BerkeleyBerkeley, CA | Tinker field research collaborative | $20K |
| University of Florida Board of TrusteesGainesville, FL | Tinker field research collaborative | $20K |
| University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX | Tinker field research collaborative | $20K |
| Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois theChampaign, IL | Tinker field research collaborative | $18K |
| Facultad de Derecho de LA Universidad de Buenos AiresBuenos Aires, AR | Consolidating the argentine national network of law clinics | $17K |
| Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund Aka Tulane UniversityNew Orleans, LA | Tinker field research collaborative | $15K |
| Arizona Board of Regents for the University of Arizona theTucson, AZ | Tinker field research collaborative | $15K |
| New York UniversityNew York, NY | Tinker field research collaborative | $15K |
| Regents of the University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI | Tinker field research collaborative | $15K |
| Seattle International FoundationSeattle, WA | Support for conference | $15K |
| University of Kansas Center for Research IncLawrence, KS | Tinker field research collaborative | $15K |
| Instituto de Estudios Comparados En Ciencias PenalesBuenos Aires, AR | Strengthening community lawyering for jury trials | $14K |
| San Diego State University FoundationSan Diego, CA | Tinker field research collaborative | $10K |
| Solutions Journalism Network IncNew York, NY | Solutions journalism in latin america | $10K |
| EmpowerNew York, NY | Support for latin america program | $8,300 |
| Philanthropy New YorkNew York, NY | General support | $7,250 |
| Myriad USANew York, NY | For advised gift fund: t4 education in support of the world's best school prizes | $7,000 |
| El Directorio GuatemalaAntigua, GT | Support for voces initiative | $4,600 |
| CandidNew York, NY | General support | $4,472 |
| Hispanics in Philanthropy (hip)Oakland, CA | Support for conference | $3,000 |
By state: INTL 30 · District of Columbia 4 · New York 8 · Michigan 2 · California 4 · Washington 2
About this foundation
Tinker Foundation Incorporated is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, tax-exempt since 1975. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Tinker Foundation Incorporated accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See www.tinker.org Deadlines: See www.tinker.org.
How much does Tinker Foundation Incorporated give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $2.8M across 58 grants, a median of $40K.
Where does Tinker Foundation Incorporated give?
INTL (30 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants), New York (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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