The Tijori Foundation
The Tijori Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in humanitarian assistance, economic empowerment, youth support, and health.
The Tijori Foundation at a glance
In short: The Tijori Foundation gave $6.3M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $485K), top state Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,310,000
- +13.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $485,385
- +48.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $39,141,771
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Tijori Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Tijori Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere I ($2.1M across 5 grants). Together the top 9 received $6.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 171 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 34% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 32% to Ohio, 32% to Rhode Island, 1% to Florida, and less than 1% to Maine. Listed 2024 grantees also include organizations in New York, Georgia, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Tijori Foundation gives
- Giving grew 200% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 338% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $690K (2020) to $7.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $6.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | General & Unrestricted | $2,000,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Warwick, RI | general & unrestricted | $2,000,000 |
| Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere I Merrifield, VA | Mental Health Empowerment Project | $500,000 |
| Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere I Merrifield, VA | Enhancing Livelihood and Strengthening Climate Adaptation for Fisherfolks/Farmers in Surigao del Norte | $500,000 |
| Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere I Merrifield, VA | Women and Youth Economic Empowerment Phase 2 Fund | $500,000 |
| Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere I Merrifield, VA | Household Economic Resilience Strengthening Project in Rizal | $500,000 |
| Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere I Merrifield, VA | Humanitarian Partnership Platform Emergency Response Fund | $150,000 |
| Best Foot Forward Foundation Inc Boca Raton, FL | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Tampa, FL | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake Inc Casco, ME | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,141,771 | $12,781,379 | $6,587,450 | $6,310,000 | 13 | $6,399,121 | $3,419,022 | $1,895,479 |
| 2023 | $32,947,842 | $9,634,900 | $5,792,931 | $5,540,000 | 17 | $5,620,810 | $1,669,683 | $1,804,879 |
| 2022 | $29,110,464 | $3,459,752 | $7,457,307 | $7,192,000 | 60 | $7,266,521 | $2,748,894 | $1,754,846 |
| 2021 | $33,125,601 | $2,552,468 | $2,335,928 | $2,101,500 | 53 | $2,171,886 | $2,057,258 | $1,907,533 |
| 2020 | $32,895,908 | $33,419,692 | $797,550 | $690,000 | 28 | — | $334,686 | $1,011,065 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tijori Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M 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
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include unrestricted contributions as well as grants for mental health, climate adaptation, livelihoods, economic empowerment, and emergency response.
Among the grantees, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America describes its mission as providing children facing adversity with professionally supported one-to-one relationships. Best Foot Forward Foundation says it empowers foster care and at-risk youth through academic support and guidance. Camp Sunshine says it provides retreats combining respite, recreation, and support for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $6,310,000. Grants ranged from $20,000 to $2,000,000, with a median grant of $150,000.
The largest listed grants were $2,000,000 each to Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund and Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program, both for general and unrestricted purposes. The foundation also awarded four $500,000 grants to the Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere for projects involving mental health, climate adaptation and livelihoods, women and youth economic empowerment, and household economic resilience. Other listed grants included $40,000 each to Best Foot Forward Foundation and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, and $20,000 to Camp Sunshine.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Rose Candol as director and vice president; Eliyahu Y Schulman as director and secretary; and Tiberio Schwartz as director, president, and treasurer.
The Tijori Foundation is led by Tiberio Schwartz, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tiberio Schwartz
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eliyahu Y Schulman
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $8K (2024)
Mary Rose Candol
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $8K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $8K, to Mary Rose Candol (Dir, VP). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Tijori Foundation
How much does The Tijori Foundation give each year?
The Tijori Foundation gave $6.3M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.5M across 17 grants.
What is The Tijori Foundation's typical grant size?
The Tijori Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $150,000, and its average grant was $485,385, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Tijori Foundation give grants?
The Tijori Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (32%) and Rhode Island (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Merrifield, VA (5 grants).
Does The Tijori Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 62% of The Tijori Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Tijori Foundation's largest grantees?
The Tijori Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere I ($2,150,000 across 5 grants), Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($2,000,000) and Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($2,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Tijori Foundation?
The Tijori Foundation reported $39.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Tijori Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include unrestricted contributions as well as grants for mental health, climate adaptation, livelihoods, economic empowerment, and emergency response. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Tijori Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Tijori Foundation's EIN?
The Tijori Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2454018. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Tijori 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Tijori Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-tijori-foundation-morg_028e1f6573b54e32a217f70a260c2de5
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