James V Tigani Jr Muse Foundation
James V Tigani Jr Muse Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $21.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3.6M. Net investment income was $1.2M.
James V Tigani Jr Muse Foundation at a glance
In short: James V Tigani Jr Muse Foundation gave $3.6M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $1.8M), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,630,000
- +1034.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,815,000
- +1034.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,815,000
- Total assets
- $21,880,387
- -10.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Delaware (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who James V Tigani Jr Muse Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Salesianum School ($3.3M). Together the top 2 received $3.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How James V Tigani Jr Muse Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 273% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $320K (2024) to $3.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salesianum School Wilmington, DE | To primarily fund the construction of the Base Project, which will be called the Tigani Theater, and will further advance the ability of Salesianum to accomplish the entirety of the project which shall be known as the Tigani Arts and Innovation Center. | $3,330,000 |
| Georegtown University Washington, DC | General Operating Fund | $300,000 |
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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 | $21,880,387 | $1,433,297 | $3,949,774 | $3,630,000 | 2 | $3,641,761 | $1,227,880 | $1,333,984 |
| 2024 | $24,399,207 | $951,573 | $460,716 | $320,000 | 2 | $325,092 | $789,981 | $1,242,430 |
| 2023 | $23,912,522 | $23,913,491 | $969 | — | — | — | $73,012 | $85,765 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James V Tigani Jr Muse Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James V Tigani Jr Muse Foundation is led by Lori Porter, Chair on every filing since 2023; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lori Porter
Chair
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
$40K (2025)
Bryce Lingo
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$10K (2025)
Leo Renzette
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$10K (2025)
Mark Bennett
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$10K (2025)
Peggy Raley Ward
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$10K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $40K, to Lori Porter (Chair). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about James V Tigani Jr Muse Foundation
How much does James V Tigani Jr Muse Foundation give each year?
James V Tigani Jr Muse Foundation gave $3.6M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $320K across 2 grants.
How large is James V Tigani Jr Muse Foundation?
James V Tigani Jr Muse Foundation reported $21.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does James V Tigani Jr Muse Foundation operate?
James V Tigani Jr Muse Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Delaware.
What is James V Tigani Jr Muse Foundation's EIN?
James V Tigani Jr Muse Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6857410. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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