The Tioga Foundation
The Tioga Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (EIN: 22-2809250). Founded in 1987, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on medical care, education, youth development, and community support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.9M
-5.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$985K
+12.7% YoY
Grant Count
35
+20.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
-6.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation funds medical care, childhood and adolescent education, youth shooting sports, and support for veterans and law enforcement personnel. Primary funding areas include:
- Medical care and healthcare initiatives
- Childhood and adolescent education
- Youth sports programs, including wrestling and shooting sports
- Literacy programs
- Jewish families and communities
- Cancer research
- Social development and music education for children
- Support for the poor and homeless
Grantmaking
The foundation made 31 grants in 2024, totaling $984,500. Notable recent grants include:
Average Grant
amount varies by program
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Texas, with a strong emphasis on the Philadelphia area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $6,921,557
- Total giving: $984,500
- Total revenue: $673,907
- Total expenses: $1,037,834
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,921,557 | $7,285,484 | $7,922,149 |
| Revenue | $673,907 | $333,397 | $564,718 |
| Expenses | $1,037,834 | $970,062 | $998,504 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $984,500 | $873,500 | $932,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $620,573 | $280,676 | $503,464 |
| Distributable Amount | $603,958 | $562,531 | $579,620 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Andrew Keiser, Director
- Bennett Keiser, Director
- David Keiser, Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW KEISER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BENNETT KEISER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 2450 Wheatsheaf Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19137
Phone: (215) 831-0700
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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