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Tinker Island Foundation is a private corporation based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Edward C Johnson Iv. It holds total assets of $26.6M. Annual income is reported at $24M. Total assets have grown from $544K in 2015 to $26.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Ohio, Massachusetts and New York. According to available records, Tinker Island Foundation has made 4 grants totaling $4.9M, with a median grant of $1.2M. Individual grants have ranged from $250K to $2.2M, with an average award of $1.2M. The foundation has supported 2 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Ohio and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$918K
Largest Grant
$2.6M
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Tinker Island Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 4 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OH, MA.
Tinker Island Foundation has distributed a total of $4.9M across 4 grants. The median grant size is $1.2M, with an average of $1.2M. Individual grants have ranged from $250K to $2.2M.
Tinker Island Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Tinker Island Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel M Ardito | TREASURER (AS OF 11/2023) | $2K | $172 | $2K |
| Edward C Johnson Iv | PRESIDENT & SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$26.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$26.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
4
Total Giving
$4.9M
Average Grant
$1.2M
Median Grant
$1.2M
Unique Recipients
2
Most Common Grant
$250K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift FundPROGRAM DEVELOPMENT | Cincinnati, OH | $2.2M | 2022 |
| Now And There IncPROGRAM DEVELOPMENT | Boston, MA | $250K | 2022 |