The Tiller Family Foundation
The Tiller Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Montauk, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $80K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $25K.
The Tiller Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Tiller Family Foundation gave $25K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- -44.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,333
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $80,167
- -29.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Tiller Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Schools Foundation ($10K). Together the top 3 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 31 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Tiller Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 209% 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 $25K (2024) to $205K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Schools Foundation Boston, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Gavin Farrell Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $80,167 | $513 | $33,735 | $25,000 | 3 | $26,470 | — | $12,679 |
| 2023 | $113,389 | $29,444 | $51,550 | $45,000 | 5 | $47,310 | $17,227 | $13,434 |
| 2022 | $135,495 | $36,101 | $58,966 | $52,500 | 5 | $54,712 | $31,847 | $5,094 |
| 2021 | $158,360 | $52,625 | $176,607 | $163,666 | 8 | $167,341 | — | $9,922 |
| 2020 | $282,342 | $36,559 | $213,292 | $204,500 | 10 | — | $28,392 | $18,515 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tiller Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Tiller Family Foundation is led by Nicholas W. Tiller, Manager & Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nicholas W. Tiller
Manager & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 Tiller Family Foundation
How much does The Tiller Family Foundation give each year?
The Tiller Family Foundation gave $25K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 5 grants.
What is The Tiller Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Tiller Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Tiller Family Foundation give grants?
The Tiller Family Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (40%) and Texas (20%).
Does The Tiller Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Tiller Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Tiller Family Foundation?
The Tiller Family Foundation reported $80K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Tiller Family Foundation's EIN?
The Tiller Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4319921. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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