Tandem Philanthropies is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MENLO PARK, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $3.9M.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$3.9M
+40.0% YoY
Grant Count
11
+37.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$350K
+1.8% YoY
About Tandem Philanthropies
Based on IRS filings
Tandem Philanthropies is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MENLO PARK, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $3.9M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include United States Energy Foundation ($750,000), Arizona State University Foundation ($500,000), Ceres ($500,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALDER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION REDWOOD CITY, CA | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION TEMPE, AZ | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| BAY EDUCATION FUND OAKLAND, CA | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| CERES BOSTON, MA | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| EDUCATORS FOR EXCELLENCE INC NEW YORK, NY | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $350,000 |
| EDVOICE INSTITUTE SACRAMENTO, CA | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| HEALTH CARE WITHOUT HARM RESTON, VA | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| NEW SCHOOLS FUND OAKLAND, CA | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| SILICON SCHOOLS FUND INC OAKLAND, CA | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| TRANSCEND INC HASTINGS ON HUDSON, NY | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID L SZE | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY, AND CEO | 0.8 | — |
| KATHLEEN M DONOHUE | DIRECTOR AND CFO | 0.8 | — |
| ZACHARY HERLICK | AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBER | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tandem Philanthropies?
Tandem Philanthropies is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MENLO PARK, CA. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Tandem Philanthropies operate?
Tandem Philanthropies has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Virginia.
What size grants does Tandem Philanthropies award?
In 2024, Tandem Philanthropies awarded 11 grants totaling $3.9M — an average of about $350K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Tandem Philanthropies's EIN?
Tandem Philanthropies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-4055324. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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