
TIDES CENTER
TIDES CENTER

TIDES CENTER
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Tides Center is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on California, New Jersey, and New York, having paid out a total of $55.3 million in grants to 1,421 grantees in 2024. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with Tides Center can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TIDES CENTER ACCELERATES THE PACE OF SOCIAL CHANGE, WORKING WITH INNOVATIVE PARTNERS TO SOLVE SOCIETY'S TOUGHEST PROBLEMS.
Cause Areas
4
Nonprofits
Creative Youth Development
Human rights
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ONETEN COALITION INC
$63.4M
12%

TIDES FOUNDATION
$63.2M
12%
TIDES ADVOCACY
$35.3M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
461
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TIDES CENTER?
No. TIDES CENTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TIDES CENTER give?
TIDES CENTER primarily gives to organizations located in California, New Jersey, 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 TIDES CENTER’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TIDES CENTER 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 CENTER make each year?
In 2024, TIDES CENTER awarded about 460 grants, totaling nearly $55.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TIDES CENTER fund recently?
In 2024, TIDES CENTER awarded grants to about 1,420 grantees. Recent grantees include ONETEN COALITION INC, TIDES FOUNDATION, and TIDES ADVOCACY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TIDES CENTER?
TIDES CENTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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