The Tioga Foundation
The Tioga Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants supported organizations addressing community needs, health, housing, domestic violence, children’s development, music education, and literacy.
The Tioga Foundation at a glance
In short: The Tioga Foundation gave $985K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 34% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $984,500
- +12.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +20.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,129
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,921,557
- -5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (12 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (92% 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 Tioga 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: 2450 Wheatsheaf Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19137
Phone: (215) 831-0700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Tioga Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia ($150K). Together the top 10 received $825K.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 150 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The remaining shares went to Missouri (4%), Michigan (2%), New York (1%), and South Carolina (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Tioga Foundation open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 35 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 163% 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 $874K (2023) to $1.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $985K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | To Provide Community Support Locally & Internationally | $150,000 |
| Chop Foundation Philadelphia, PA | To support research and treatment for juvenile illnesses and diseases. | $125,000 |
| Pathways for Housing Philadelphia, PA | To Provide Housing & Support for the Homeless | $120,000 |
| JFCS - Our Closet in Your Neighborhood Springfield, PA | To support those in need with basic necessities of food and clothing | $110,000 |
| Play on Philly Philadelphia, PA | To support social development and music education for children | $100,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | To Support the Covid-19 Better Together Fund | $100,000 |
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | To Support Hihger Education Programs | $35,000 |
| Laurel House Norristown, PA | To Provide Support for Victims of Domestic Violence | $30,000 |
| Maternity Care Coalition Philadelphia, PA | To provide support for the improvement of maternal and child health and wellbeing. | $30,000 |
| Bryn Mawr Hospital Bryn Mawr, PA | To Support Medical Care | $25,000 |
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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 | $6,921,557 | $673,907 | $1,037,834 | $984,500 | 35 | $984,500 | $620,573 | $603,958 |
| 2023 | $7,285,484 | $333,397 | $970,062 | $873,500 | 29 | $873,500 | $280,676 | $562,531 |
| 2022 | $7,922,149 | $564,718 | $998,504 | $932,000 | 29 | $932,000 | $503,464 | $579,620 |
| 2021 | $8,355,935 | $895,966 | $1,096,106 | $1,009,750 | 28 | $1,009,750 | $820,820 | $657,848 |
| 2020 | $8,556,075 | $543,287 | $1,048,293 | $927,750 | 29 | — | $479,044 | $580,432 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tioga Foundation reported a distributable amount of $604K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including healthcare and research, housing and homelessness, food and clothing, maternal and child health, domestic violence services, music education, and literacy.
Grantee missions illustrate the work supported. Play On Philly says it provides underserved Philadelphia children with transformative music education intended to develop personal skills and support success. Maternity Care Coalition says it works to improve the health and wellbeing of pregnant women and parenting families and enhance school readiness for young children. Laurel House describes its work as supporting people affected by domestic violence through crisis intervention, safe haven, programs, and resources. Tree House Books says it works to build a community of readers, writers, and thinkers and expand children’s access to books.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $984,500. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $150,000, with a median of $5,000. Among its largest awards were $150,000 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia for community support locally and internationally; $125,000 to CHOP Foundation for research and treatment for juvenile illnesses and diseases; and $120,000 to Pathways for Housing for housing and support for people experiencing homelessness.
Other notable 2024 grants included $110,000 to JFCS - Our Closet in Your Neighborhood for food and clothing, $100,000 to Play On Philly for children’s social development and music education, and $100,000 to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for its COVID-19 Better Together Fund. The foundation also awarded $30,000 each to Laurel House and Maternity Care Coalition, and $25,000 each to Tree House Books and JEVS Human Services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrew Keiser and Bennett Keiser as directors.
The Tioga Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Keiser
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bennett Keiser
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Keiser (2020–2023) — 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 Tioga Foundation
How much does The Tioga Foundation give each year?
The Tioga Foundation gave $985K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $874K across 29 grants.
What is The Tioga Foundation's typical grant size?
The Tioga Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $28,129, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Tioga Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Tioga Foundation give grants?
The Tioga Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (13 grants) and Norristown, PA (2 grants).
Does The Tioga Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on The Tioga Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Tioga Foundation's largest grantees?
The Tioga Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia ($150,000), Chop Foundation ($125,000) and Pathways for Housing ($120,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Tioga Foundation?
The Tioga Foundation reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $985K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $604K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Tioga Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including healthcare and research, housing and homelessness, food and clothing, maternal and child health, domestic violence services, music education, and literacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Tioga 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 Tioga Foundation's EIN?
The Tioga Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2809250. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Tioga 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.
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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Grantable. (2026). The Tioga Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-tioga-foundation-morg_e0e0bbfe393343bf88aa38f65070b81a
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