The Tinybell Charitable Fund
The Tinybell Charitable Fund is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2024, it reported 11 grants totaling $453,000 to charitable organizations, including educational institutions and other organizations.
The Tinybell Charitable Fund at a glance
In short: The Tinybell Charitable Fund gave $453K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), top state California. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $453,000
- +22.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,182
- +44.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $15,434,016
- +16.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (39% 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 Tinybell Charitable Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it 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 Tinybell Charitable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($170K). Together the top 10 received $452K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 54 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California (39%), Rhode Island (38%), Hawaii (22%), and New York (2%), as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Tinybell Charitable Fund open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $58K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $41K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 342% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 72% 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 $66K (2020) to $453K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $453K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Warwick, RI | Tinybell Charitable Fund | $170,000 |
| Stanford University Redwood City, CA | Rural Education Action Program (REAP) | $100,000 |
| Punahou School Honolulu, HI | For the Academy Learning Commons building | $75,000 |
| Uc Santa Barbara Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | Tinybell/Zhu chair fund | $62,000 |
| Mid-Pacific Institute Honolulu, HI | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA | Professor K. Mani Chandy Innovations in Education Fund | $10,000 |
| Netbsd Foundation New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Tahirih Justice Center San Bruno, CA | Charitable Event | $3,000 |
| Lokahi Tennis Corp Kailua, HI | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii Foundatio Honolulu, HI | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 | $15,434,016 | $2,700,733 | $572,387 | $453,000 | 11 | $480,704 | $3,412,531 | $665,601 |
| 2023 | $13,305,670 | $4,354,955 | $437,280 | $370,500 | 13 | $397,615 | $712,156 | $476,598 |
| 2022 | $9,387,995 | $1,043,617 | $311,573 | $241,500 | 10 | $267,971 | $1,102,234 | $398,198 |
| 2021 | $8,655,951 | $4,237,280 | $179,318 | $102,500 | 14 | $123,270 | $2,419,086 | $269,911 |
| 2020 | $4,597,989 | $2,618,214 | $88,343 | $66,006 | 6 | — | $25,727 | $116,110 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tinybell Charitable Fund reported a distributable amount of $666K 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 mission statement for the funder is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational institutions: Stanford University received a grant for its Rural Education Action Program, Punahou School received support for its Academy Learning Commons building, and UC Santa Barbara Foundation received support for a Tinybell/Zhu chair fund.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the work of some organizations supported. Punahou School describes a mission of helping students discover their purpose and responsibilities to Hawaii and the world. UC Santa Barbara Foundation says it raises and administers funds for the university’s teaching, research, and public service objectives. Mid-Pacific Institute describes its mission as cultivating compassionate, world-ready learners who make a positive impact.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 11 grants totaling $453,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $170,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest grants were $170,000 to Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program, $100,000 to Stanford University for the Rural Education Action Program, $75,000 to Punahou School for its Academy Learning Commons building, and $62,000 to UC Santa Barbara Foundation for a Tinybell/Zhu chair fund. Other grants included $20,000 to Mid-Pacific Institute for general and unrestricted purposes and $10,000 to California Institute of Technology for the Professor K. Mani Chandy Innovations in Education Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Maximilian Ibel as director, president, secretary, and treasurer, and Lu Tian as director.
The Tinybell Charitable Fund is led by Maximilian Ibel, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maximilian Ibel
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lu Tian
Director
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 Tinybell Charitable Fund
How much does The Tinybell Charitable Fund give each year?
The Tinybell Charitable Fund gave $453K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $371K across 13 grants.
What is The Tinybell Charitable Fund's typical grant size?
The Tinybell Charitable Fund's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $41,182, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Tinybell Charitable Fund that year got $21K on average.
Where does The Tinybell Charitable Fund give grants?
The Tinybell Charitable Fund's top state is California, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Rhode Island (38%) and Hawaii (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (4 grants).
Does The Tinybell Charitable Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 45% of The Tinybell Charitable Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Tinybell Charitable Fund's largest grantees?
The Tinybell Charitable Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($170,000), Stanford University ($100,000) and Punahou School ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Tinybell Charitable Fund?
The Tinybell Charitable Fund reported $15.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $481K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $666K (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 Tinybell Charitable Fund fund?
No mission statement for the funder is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Tinybell Charitable Fund?
The foundation states that it 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 Tinybell Charitable Fund's EIN?
The Tinybell Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2434675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Tinybell Charitable Fund 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Tinybell Charitable Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-tinybell-charitable-fund-morg_0523e6b0f7a048c5aba300bb14bcce91
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