The Tilley Charitable Foundation
The Tilley Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Jamestown, Rhode Island. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Rhode Island, with most of the listed awards designated for general operating support.
The Tilley Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Tilley Charitable Foundation gave $150K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Rhode Island. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,000
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,844,603
- +15.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (87% 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 Tilley Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 602 E Shore Road, Jamestown, RI 02835
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Tilley Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saint Elizabeth Community ($75K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 51 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island and 13% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Tilley Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $120K (2020) to $161K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Elizabeth Community East Greenwich, RI | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Warwick Warwick, RI | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Operation Stand Down RI Johnston, RI | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| North Kingstown Food Pantry Inc North Kingtown, RI | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Brookline, MA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| The Rotary Foundation - Warwick DAF Woburn, MA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Childrens Wish Group of RI Warwick, RI | To Grant Children's Wishes | $10,000 |
| RI Special Olympics Warwick, RI | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| House of Hope Community Development Warwick, RI | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island Legal Services Providence, RI | General Operating 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 | $3,844,603 | $683,742 | $169,984 | $150,000 | 10 | $150,000 | $305,854 | $172,444 |
| 2023 | $3,330,845 | $673,826 | $175,270 | $155,000 | 11 | $155,000 | $126,792 | $150,005 |
| 2022 | $2,832,289 | $245,980 | $974,679 | $161,000 | 8 | $161,000 | $196,631 | $154,701 |
| 2021 | $3,560,988 | $650,199 | $156,020 | $137,000 | 13 | $137,000 | $171,874 | $160,821 |
| 2020 | $3,066,809 | $551,543 | $135,516 | $120,000 | 9 | — | $266,598 | $137,090 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tilley Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $172K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe work that includes emergency food assistance, granting wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions, legal assistance for low-income individuals, and affordable housing, shelters, and services for people experiencing homelessness. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $150,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $75,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest award was $75,000 to Saint Elizabeth Community for general operating support. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Boys Girls Club of Warwick, Operation Stand Down RI, North Kingstown Food Pantry, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, The Rotary Foundation - Warwick DAF, and Childrens Wish Group of RI; and $5,000 each to RI Special Olympics, House of Hope Community Development, and Rhode Island Legal Services. The listed purposes were general operating support except for Childrens Wish Group of RI, whose grant was to grant children’s wishes.
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven Tilley as president, Patricia Tilley as vice president, Steven Tilley II as secretary, and Michael Tilley as treasurer.
The Tilley Charitable Foundation is led by Steven Tilley, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven Tilley
President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Tilley
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Tilley
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Tilley II
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 Tilley Charitable Foundation
How much does The Tilley Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Tilley Charitable Foundation gave $150K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $155K across 11 grants.
What is The Tilley Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Tilley Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Tilley Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Tilley Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Warwick, RI (4 grants).
Does The Tilley Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of The Tilley Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Tilley Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Tilley Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Saint Elizabeth Community ($75,000), Boys Girls Club of Warwick ($10,000) and Operation Stand Down RI ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Tilley Charitable Foundation?
The Tilley Charitable Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $172K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Tilley Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Tilley Charitable Foundation?
The Tilley Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is The Tilley Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Tilley Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3825855. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Tilley Charitable 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 October 2026.
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