The Timashev Family Foundation
The Timashev Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It supports education and innovation, the arts, and humanitarian and climate-resilience work. The foundation says it believes in individuals first and seeks to connect driven people with resources to help them reach their potential.
The Timashev Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Timashev Family Foundation gave $22.1M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $2.2M), mostly in Ohio. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,107,758
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,210,776
- -22.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $34,547,279
- +3723.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (75% 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 Timashev Family 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: 155 E 56Th Street 3Rd Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (203) 249-5721
Website: https://timashevfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Timashev Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ohio State University ($16.5M). Together the top 10 received $22.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 9 grants of 37 (24%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 14% to Florida, 7% to Oregon, and 1% to Connecticut; 3% was listed with an unspecified recipient state. The foundation’s Technology Leaders of the Future program connects students with educational and experiential opportunities across campuses in Italy and Cyprus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Timashev Family Foundation open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) 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. First grants averaged $2.9M; repeat grants $587K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $250K repeat.
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 353% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 456% 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 $4.7M (2022) to $22.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $22.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University Columbus, OH | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $16,533,333 |
| Our Bridge Foundation Hallandale Beach, FL | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $3,138,300 |
| The Stronghold Fund Portland, OR | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $1,500,000 |
| H for Human Foundation | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $528,675 |
| Greenwich Country Day School Greenwich, CT | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $250,000 |
| Ilya and Emilia Kabakov Art Foundation New York, NY | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $50,000 |
| Echo Freunde | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $45,700 |
| Polar Bear Video Ventures Inc | Production of Educational Documentary Film | $31,750 |
| Greens Farms Academy CT Westport, CT | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $20,000 |
| Bruce Museum Greenwich, CT | To Further the Mission of the Donee | $10,000 |
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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 | $34,547,279 | $119,727,944 | $22,699,839 | $22,107,758 | 10 | $19,372,687 | $10,841,826 | $4,247,778 |
| 2023 | $903,522 | $23,291,914 | $20,056,813 | $19,863,333 | 7 | $19,878,415 | $12,556,081 | $105,468 |
| 2022 | $4,142,475 | $8,692,482 | $4,804,549 | $4,666,483 | 7 | $4,699,049 | $812,530 | $409,849 |
| 2021 | $5,410,896 | $21,935,420 | $4,943,853 | $4,883,333 | 7 | $4,888,833 | $7,734,145 | $23,029 |
| 2020 | $1,216,586 | $8,188,741 | $5,311,776 | $5,289,334 | 6 | — | $1,789,836 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Timashev Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.2M 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 describes its work as helping driven people create breakthroughs and accelerating the potential and impact of leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Its stated areas of work include education for innovation, the arts, humanitarian relief, and climate resilience.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The Stronghold Fund says its mission is to provide long-term financial support to the Wild Salmon Center and its partners’ work in key North Pacific watersheds. Greenwich Country Day School says its mission is to help children develop their abilities and achieve high standards in study, play, and character. The Bruce Museum says it cultivates discovery and wonder through art and science.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $22,107,758. Awards ranged from $10,000 to $16,533,333, with a median grant of $150,000. Its largest grants were $16,533,333 to Ohio State University, $3,138,300 to Our Bridge Foundation, and $1,500,000 to The Stronghold Fund. The stated purpose for each was “to further the mission of the donee.” Other 2024 awards included $528,675 to H for Human Foundation and $250,000 to Greenwich Country Day School.
In 2023, it reported seven grants totaling $19,863,333.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ratmir Timashev, Anzhela Timashev, Anton Timashev, and Michael Triplett as directors. The foundation’s website identifies Ratmir and Angela Timashev as its leaders.
The Timashev Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anton Timashev
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ratmir Timashev
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anzhela Timashev
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Triplett
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Angela Lebedenko (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: William H. Largent (2020) — Director
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 Timashev Family Foundation
How much does The Timashev Family Foundation give each year?
The Timashev Family Foundation gave $22.1M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $19.9M across 7 grants.
What is The Timashev Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Timashev Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $150,000, and its average grant was $2,210,776, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Timashev Family Foundation that year got $2.9M on average.
Where does The Timashev Family Foundation give grants?
The Timashev Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (14%) and Oregon (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenwich, CT (2 grants).
Does The Timashev Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Timashev Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Mission of the Donee" (9 grants).
Who are The Timashev Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Timashev Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ohio State University ($16,533,333), Our Bridge Foundation ($3,138,300) and The Stronghold Fund ($1,500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Timashev Family Foundation?
The Timashev Family Foundation reported $34.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Timashev Family Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its work as helping driven people create breakthroughs and accelerating the potential and impact of leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Its stated areas of work include education for innovation, the arts, humanitarian relief, and climate resilience. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Timashev Family 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 Timashev Family Foundation's EIN?
The Timashev Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1674572. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Timashev Family 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.
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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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