The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY)
The Tianaderrah Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It supports organizations working in areas including education, medicine, social welfare, the arts, historic preservation, religion, and the environment.
The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY) at a glance
In short: The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY) gave $3.4M across 119 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in New York. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,420,000
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 119
- +7.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,739
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $13,491,230
- -7.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (16 of 119, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Applicants may submit a letter application to the Trustees at any time. Robert L Gipson is listed as the contact. The Trustees have sole and absolute discretion over grants. The foundation states that it intends to concentrate on organizations devoted to education, medicine, social welfare, the arts, historic preservation, religion, and the environment.
- Review Cycle
- None; requests may be made at any time.
- Deadline
- None; requests may be made at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert L Gipson
Mailing address: 130 Butternut Road PO Box 13849, Unadilla, NY 13849
Phone: (607) 369-9401
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY) funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Glimmerglass Festival ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
538 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 457 grants of 538 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 7% to Massachusetts, 4% to Maryland, and 1% each to North Carolina and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 119 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY) open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 119 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 309% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2020) to $6.8M (2021). In 2024 it made 119 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glimmerglass Festival Cooperstown, NY | General Fund | $300,000 |
| Hoosac School Hoosick, NY | Scholarship | $275,000 |
| Hyde Hall Inc Cooperstown, NY | General Fund | $250,000 |
| The Farmers Museum Cooperstown, NY | General FundGeneral Funds | $200,000 |
| The Delaware Company Barryville, NY | General Fund | $160,000 |
| Hunter College Foundation New York, NY | Scholarship | $150,000 |
| Delaware County Historical Assoc Delhi, NY | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | Special Program | $100,000 |
| The Fenimore Art Museum New York, NY | General Fund | $100,000 |
| The GOG Foundation Edgewater, MD | General Fund | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 119 grants in 2024, 111 in 2023, and 108 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,491,230 | $2,381,160 | $3,420,785 | $3,420,000 | 119 | $3,420,000 | $2,380,375 | $1,105,219 |
| 2023 | $14,530,855 | $418,141 | $3,404,894 | $3,400,000 | 111 | $3,400,000 | $413,247 | $1,093,300 |
| 2022 | $17,520,608 | $4,683,765 | $4,578,951 | $4,500,000 | 108 | $4,500,000 | $4,604,814 | $1,231,657 |
| 2021 | $17,412,794 | $340,545 | $6,799,814 | $6,795,000 | 92 | $6,795,000 | $403,155 | $1,493,304 |
| 2020 | $23,872,063 | $-808,239 | $2,012,750 | $1,990,000 | 108 | — | $240,965 | $1,263,498 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY) reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its trustees intend to concentrate giving on organizations devoted to education, medicine, social welfare, the arts, historic preservation, religion, and the environment.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Hoosac School describes its work as educating students academically, athletically, socially, and spiritually. Hyde Hall Inc. says it preserves and interprets a historic site, its collections, and New York State heritage. The Farmers Museum describes its mission as cultivating understanding of rural heritage. The Delaware Company says it supports historical and cultural sites and educational programs in the Upper Delaware Valley. Other 2024 recipients include MIT, which describes its mission as advancing knowledge and educating students, and the GOG Foundation, which promotes research in gynecologic malignancies.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 119 grants totaling $3,420,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $300,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $300,000 to Glimmerglass Festival for its General Fund; $275,000 to Hoosac School for scholarships; $250,000 to Hyde Hall Inc. for its General Fund; $200,000 to The Farmers Museum for its General Fund; and $160,000 to The Delaware Company for its General Fund. Other notable awards included $150,000 to Hunter College Foundation for scholarships and $100,000 each to MIT for a special program and the GOG Foundation for its General Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert L Gipson, Thomas L Gipson, and Sally Gipson Tully as trustees.
The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY)'s 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert L Gipson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Gipson Tully
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas L Gipson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY)
How much does The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY) give each year?
The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY) gave $3.4M across 119 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.4M across 111 grants.
What is The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY)'s typical grant size?
The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY)'s median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $28,739, across 119 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY) that year got $28K on average.
Where does The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY) give grants?
The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY) gives mostly in New York: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants), Oneonta, NY (12 grants), Cooperstown, NY (7 grants) and Cazenovia, NY (6 grants).
Does The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY) give general operating support?
Yes: 84% of The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY)'s 2024 grants with a stated purpose (100 of 119) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Special Program" (5 grants) and "Scholarship" (4 grants).
Who are The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY)'s largest grantees?
The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY)'s largest 2024 grantees include Glimmerglass Festival ($300,000), Hoosac School ($275,000) and Hyde Hall Inc ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY)?
The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY) reported $13.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY) fund?
The foundation states that its trustees intend to concentrate giving on organizations devoted to education, medicine, social welfare, the arts, historic preservation, religion, and the environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY)?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY)'s EIN?
The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6445118. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY) accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Tianaderrah Foundation (NY) funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-tianaderrah-foundation-ny-morg_637d27f6f4db4082af1af09fb3e1bc5a
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