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The Tinker Island Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with nonprofits, providing funding through an invitation-only process. With a total of $785K in grants paid to four grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
BOSTON, MA
$9.9M
91%

Boston Public Arts Triennial
BOSTON, MA
$785K
7%
DIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC
NEW YORK, NY
$100K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TINKER ISLAND FOUNDATION?
No. TINKER ISLAND FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TINKER ISLAND FOUNDATION give?
TINKER ISLAND FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts and New York. 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 TINKER ISLAND FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TINKER ISLAND FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $175 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TINKER ISLAND FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, TINKER ISLAND FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $785 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TINKER ISLAND FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, TINKER ISLAND FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND, Boston Public Arts Triennial, and DIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TINKER ISLAND FOUNDATION?
TINKER ISLAND FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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