Private foundation · EIN 51-0438443 · Hunt Valley, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tamias 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $2.5M total, median $152K. 40% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$2.5M
Median grant
$152K
Stays in MD
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$31M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rosemoor Foundation IncNew York, NYTo provide financial support for a variety of apostolic initiatives, centers and activities whose origin and mission are inspired by the ca…$1.9M
Catholic Relief ServicesBaltimore, MDTo assist impoverished and disadvantaged people overseas$152K
Eternal Word Television Network IncIrondale, ALTo operate television, radio, and internet media networks from a catholic perspective$152K
Mount St Mary's SeminaryEmmitsburg, MDPrepares men for the catholic ministerial priesthood$152K
Oakcrest SchoolMcLean, VATo challenge girls in grades 6-12 to develop their intellect, character, faith and leadership potential to succeed in college and throughou…$152K

By state: New York 1 · Maryland 2 · Alabama 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Tamias Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hunt Valley, Maryland, administered in care of Bunting Management Group, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 Tamias Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Tamias Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.5M across 5 grants, a median of $152K.

Where does Tamias Foundation give?

New York (1 grants), Maryland (2 grants), Alabama (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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