The Tinker Foundation Inc
New York, New York · EIN 510175449 · Private foundation
The Tinker Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $3.7M in grants paid and $88.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 368 individual grants from this funder — $19.5M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Tinker Foundation Inc funds
The Tinker Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, criminal justice, education, environment & conservation, health care, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, hispanic communities, indigenous, rural communities, older adults, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galapagos Conservancy A Public-Private Partnership for Education Transformation in the Galapago | Fairfax, VA | $200K | 2017 |
| Sonoran Institute "Reconnecting the Colorado River with the Upper Gulf of California: Establishing Water Policy and | Tucson, AZ | $200K | 2017 |
| Sonoran Institute Developing Institutional and Community Solutions to Drive Large-Scale Restoration of the Colorado River Delta | Tucson, AZ | $200K | 2019 |
How to apply for funding from The Tinker Foundation Inc
From The Tinker Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at tinker.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Tinker Foundation Inc
- Does The Tinker Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Tinker Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Tinker Foundation Inc fund?
- The Tinker Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Galapagos Conservancy, Sonoran Institute. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Tinker Foundation Inc give in grants?
- The Tinker Foundation Inc reported $3.7M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $19.5M over 368 grants.
- Where is The Tinker Foundation Inc located?
- The Tinker Foundation Inc is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 510175449.
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