David Tyson Foundation
The David Tyson Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2025 filing reports contributions to charitable organizations totaling $13,541 across 10 grants.
David Tyson Foundation at a glance
In short: David Tyson Foundation gave $14K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state New York. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,541
- +13.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,354
- +36.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $167,026
- -7.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (22% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David Tyson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 445 Lafayette Street Apt 11A, New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 533-6727
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David Tyson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Medical Mission Sisters ($2K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows grant dollars going to recipients in several states. The largest reported state shares were New York (22%), Pennsylvania (15%), Indiana (15%), Virginia (15%), and California (15%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is David Tyson Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $16K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Mission Sisters Philadelphia, PA | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Indiana University Kenya Program Bloomington, IN | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Project Hope Millwood, VA | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Espa USA Foundation San Diego, CA | Contribution | $1,500 |
| World Central Kitchens Washington, DC | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Mercy Corps Boone, IA | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Family Service League East Hampton, NY | Contribution | $541 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | Contribution | $500 |
| The Marine Mammal Center Sausalito, CA | Contribution | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $167,026 | $5,192 | $18,930 | $13,541 | 10 | $13,541 | — | $14,039 |
| 2024 | $180,764 | $65,494 | $19,830 | $11,907 | 12 | $11,907 | — | $13,541 |
| 2023 | $135,129 | $5,024 | $18,896 | $15,869 | 14 | $15,969 | $2,097 | $13,007 |
| 2022 | $149,326 | $29,292 | $19,782 | $13,472 | 11 | $13,868 | $23,378 | $15,265 |
| 2021 | $139,828 | $4,849 | $15,142 | $10,980 | 11 | — | $852 | $13,637 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David Tyson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include contributions to organizations working in areas such as medical aid, disaster relief, animal welfare, and human services. The Family Service League describes its mission as transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services. The Marine Mammal Center says it advances ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, scientific research, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $13,541. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,000, with a median of $1,500. Larger grants included $2,000 each to Medical Mission Sisters, Doctors Without Borders, Indiana University Kenya Program, and Project HOPE; and $1,500 each to Espa USA Foundation and World Central Kitchens. Other 2025 recipients included Mercy Corps ($1,000), Family Service League ($541), ASPCA ($500), and The Marine Mammal Center ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
David Tyson is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
David Tyson Foundation is led by David Tyson, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Tyson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about David Tyson Foundation
How much does David Tyson Foundation give each year?
David Tyson Foundation gave $14K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 12 grants.
What is David Tyson Foundation's typical grant size?
David Tyson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,354, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David Tyson Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does David Tyson Foundation give grants?
David Tyson Foundation's top state is New York, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (15%) and Indiana (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does David Tyson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on David Tyson Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (10 grants).
Who are David Tyson Foundation's largest grantees?
David Tyson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Medical Mission Sisters ($2,000), Doctors Without Borders ($2,000) and Indiana University Kenya Program ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David Tyson Foundation?
David Tyson Foundation reported $167K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does David Tyson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include contributions to organizations working in areas such as medical aid, disaster relief, animal welfare, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David Tyson Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David Tyson Foundation's EIN?
David Tyson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6130092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does David Tyson Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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