TIDES FOUNDATION
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Tides Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in California, New York, and Washington, D.C., with a total of $382.1 million in grants paid to 6,442 grantees in the filing year 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Tides Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
GRANTMAKING THROUGH FUNDS TO ACCELERATE THE PACE OF SOCIAL CHANGE.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TIDES ADVOCACY
$194M
6%
WORKING FAMILIES ORGANIZATION INC
$69.3M
2%
TIDES CENTER
$53.4M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
2.1K
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TIDES FOUNDATION?
No. TIDES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TIDES FOUNDATION give?
TIDES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, 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 TIDES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TIDES FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TIDES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, TIDES FOUNDATION awarded about 2,110 grants, totaling nearly $382.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TIDES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, TIDES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 6,440 grantees. Recent grantees include TIDES ADVOCACY, WORKING FAMILIES ORGANIZATION INC, and TIDES CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TIDES FOUNDATION?
TIDES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.