AI Summary
The Tien Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based model, extending invitations to selected nonprofits rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation distributed a total of $70.2K across 40 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING FUND
Washington, DC
$83.5K
16%
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
$70K
14%
The Stony Brook School
Stony Brook, NY
$47K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. TIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
TIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Florida, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are TIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, TIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $70 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, TIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING FUND, University of Miami, and The Stony Brook School. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
TIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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