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Tamaas Us is a private corporation based in MELVILLE, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Sarah Riggs. It holds total assets of $45K. Annual income is reported at $248K. Total assets have decreased from $99K in 2009 to $45K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Poetry exchanges, poetry workshops, poetry translations, collaborative residency program between international poets. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. According to available records, Tamaas Us has made 80 grants totaling $599K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $169K in 2020 to $207K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $222K distributed across 52 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $169K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 45 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, Georgia, which account for 74% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Poetry exchanges, poetry workshops, poetry translations, collaborative residency program between international poets.
Expenses: $17K
Poetry exchanges, poetry workshops, poetry translations, collaborative residency program between international poets. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 80 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, GA.
Tamaas Us has distributed a total of $599K across 80 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $169K.
Tamaas Us typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Tamaas Us is headquartered in MELVILLE, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Riggs | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah Riggs | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$45K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$45K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
80
Total Giving
$599K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
45
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Huffsmith RothHONORARIUM FOR ART PROJECT | Astoria, NY | $58K | 2023 |
| Marraketch Girls DormitoryCHARITY | — | $35K | 2023 |
| Alystre JulianHONORARIUM FOR ART PROJECT | New York, NY | $31K | 2023 |
| Upland Sound LlcHONORARIUM FOR ART PROJECT | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Malvika JollyHONORARIUM FOR ART PROJECT | Brooklyn, NY | $18K | 2023 |
| Dylan FoxHONORARIUM FOR ART PROJECT | Brooklyn, NY | $13K | 2023 |
| Jeremy Victor RobertHONORARIUM FOR ART PROJECT | Saintdenis La Runion Reun | $4K | 2023 |
| William MazzaHONORARIUM FOR ART PROJECT | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Tarameh MosadeghHONORARIUM FOR ART PROJECT | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Fernanda Olivares MolinaHONORARIUM FOR ART PROJECT | Porvenir | $3K | 2023 |
| Christina GastHONORARIUM FOR ART PROJECT | Amenia, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| NypirgARTS & EDUCATION | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Gerald MalangaHONORARIUM FOR ART PROJECT | Hudson, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Samuel WilderHONORARIUM FOR ART PROJECT | Kansas City, MO | $1K | 2023 |
| Ride For A ReasonCHARITY | Oakland, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| American Indian College FundEDUCATION | Denver, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| BelladonnaARTS & EDUCATION | Brooklyn, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Betsy Movement Of Water Workshop Artist HonorariumHONORARIUM FOR ART PROJECT | Brooklyn, NY | $600 | 2023 |
| Let It Bee Ark HiveCHARITY | Beachwood, OH | $500 | 2023 |
| Julie CarrHONORARIUM FOR ART PROJECT | Denver, CO | $500 | 2023 |
| Jennifer LunaHONORARIUM FOR ART PROJECT | Brooklyn, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Pinsapo Press - Oyku Tekten Earthquake Relief Donation TentsCHARITY | Arca, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Poetry ProjectPOETRY | New York, NY | $150 | 2023 |
| Friends SeminaryCHARITY | New York, NY | $150 | 2023 |
| Litmus PressARTS & EDUCATION | Brooklyn, NY | $142 | 2023 |
| BaxCHARITY | Brooklyn, NY | $103 | 2023 |
| World Poetry BooksCHARITY | Brooklyn, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| The International School Of BrooklynART & EDUCATION | Brooklyn, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Internat Sorop Scol Fille RuraleART & EDUCATION | Marrakech | $15K | 2022 |
| Kristen HuntleyHONORARIUM FOR ART PROJECT | Jackson Heights, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Nyc Small Press InitativeART & EDUCATION | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Alisha MascarenhasHONORARIUM FOR ART PROJECT | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Camila MarambioHONORARIUM FOR ART PROJECT | Amenia, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Sara Farag ElkamelHONORARIUM FOR ART PROJECT | Zamalek Cairo | $2K | 2022 |