THE TINKER FOUNDATION INC
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
51-0175449
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

New York, NY, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
51-0175449
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Tinker Foundation Inc, a 501(c)3 organization, is committed to supporting various initiatives through its grantmaking efforts, having distributed a total of $2.8 million across 112 grantees in 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of its profile page to determine their fit with the foundation's funding priorities. For more information, please visit their website at www.tinker.org.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE SONORAN INSTITUTE INC
$1M
3%

RAINFOREST ALLIANCE INC
$860K
3%

NATURE AND CULTURE INTERNATIONAL
$818K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
58
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE TINKER FOUNDATION INC?
Yes. THE TINKER FOUNDATION INC accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does THE TINKER FOUNDATION INC give?
THE TINKER FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and California. 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 THE TINKER FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE TINKER FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE TINKER FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, THE TINKER FOUNDATION INC awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $2.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE TINKER FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE TINKER FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include THE SONORAN INSTITUTE INC, RAINFOREST ALLIANCE INC, and NATURE AND CULTURE INTERNATIONAL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE TINKER FOUNDATION INC?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting THE TINKER FOUNDATION INC’s website.
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