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Tyson Fund is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1938. The principal officer is Tyson United Methodist Church. It holds total assets of $16.7M. Annual income is reported at $3.6M. Total assets have grown from $13.2M in 2010 to $16.8M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Supports creative arts therapies (music, dance, drama, art, poetry) for individuals at risk of or experiencing psychiatric conditions in community settings. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Chicago, IL. According to available records, Tyson Fund has made 9 grants totaling $2.9M, with a median grant of $107K. The foundation has distributed between $946K and $969K annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $96K to $759K, with an average award of $319K. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Indiana. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100K
Median Grant
$107K
Average Grant
$315K
Largest Grant
$739K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Provides modest but critical support to creative arts programs led by therapists, particularly those building on the legacy of Florence Tyson, a pioneering music therapist. Direct support for therapists and clinical programs, education for healthcare professionals and social workers about creative arts therapy benefits, and research funding on treatment outcomes.
Supports creative arts therapies (music, dance, drama, art, poetry) for individuals at risk of or experiencing psychiatric conditions in community settings. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 9 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IN.
Tyson Fund has distributed a total of $2.9M across 9 grants. The median grant size is $107K, with an average of $319K. Individual grants have ranged from $96K to $759K.
Tyson Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Tyson Fund is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Underwood | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Meyer | PRESIDENT, CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.1M
Total Assets
$16.8M
Fair Market Value
$18.8M
Net Worth
$16.8M
Grants Paid
$969K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$669K
Distribution Amount
$908K
Total: $14.6M
Total Grants
9
Total Giving
$2.9M
Average Grant
$319K
Median Grant
$107K
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$107K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson-Versailles FundGENERAL | Versailles, IN | $753K | 2023 |
| Tyson United Methodist ChurchGENERAL | Versailles, IN | $109K | 2023 |
| Tyson Library Association IncGENERAL | Versailles, IN | $107K | 2023 |