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Tamer Foundation is a private corporation based in TROY, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1986. The principal officer is Joseph Thomas. It holds total assets of $12.3M. Annual income is reported at $3.6M. Total assets have grown from $7.8M in 2011 to $11.3M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Tamer Foundation has made 5 grants totaling $2.9M, with a median grant of $591K. Annual giving has grown from $591K in 2021 to $1.2M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $564K to $612K, with an average award of $589K. Grant recipients are concentrated in Michigan. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Tamer Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 5 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI.
Tamer Foundation has distributed a total of $2.9M across 5 grants. The median grant size is $591K, with an average of $589K. Individual grants have ranged from $564K to $612K.
Tamer Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Tamer Foundation is headquartered in TROY, MI.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James George Jr | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sean Thomas | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James George | DIRECTOR/VIC | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joseph Thomas | PRES/TREA/SE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$719K
Total Assets
$11.3M
Fair Market Value
$11.3M
Net Worth
$11.3M
Grants Paid
$612K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$236K
Distribution Amount
$553K
Total: $10.8M
Total Grants
5
Total Giving
$2.9M
Average Grant
$589K
Median Grant
$591K
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$564K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached ScheduleSEE ATTACHMENT | Various, MI | $612K | 2023 |