Tidemark Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Irvine, CA EIN: 86-1296709

Tidemark Foundation is a private foundation, based in Irvine, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $114K.

Key facts about Tidemark Foundation

In short: Tidemark Foundation gave $48K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
86-1296709
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$47,500
Grants made (2024)
7
Average grant
$6,786
Median grant
$2,500
Total assets
$2,697,062
Primary geography
California (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.7M

Annual Giving

$48K

Grant Count

7

Avg Grant Size

$7K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tidemark Foundation reported a distributable amount of $131K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Tidemark Foundation gives

  • In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.

Cities

ChicagoIrvineLos AngelesOrangeSan Juan CapistranoSanta BarbaraSouth Lake Tahoe

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K7 grants2024

In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $48K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Irvine Soccer Club: $18KIrvine Soccer Club$18KUc Santa Barbara Foundation: $15KUc Santa Barbara Foundation$15KMission Plasticos: $5KMission Plasticos$5KAlzheimer's Association: $3KAlzheimer's Association$3KLeague to Save Lake Tahoe: $3KLeague to Save Lake Tahoe$3KNational Ms Society: $3KNational Ms Society$3KJF Shea Therapeutic Riding Center: $3KJF Shea Therapeutic RidingCenter$3K

The largest 2024 recipient was Irvine Soccer Club ($18K). Together the top 7 received $48K.

Grant Size Distribution

7 grants across all recorded years

7<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Irvine Soccer Club Irvine, CAIrvine soccer academy (ISA) is a non-profit organization based in irvine, ca with over 15 years of dedication to providing soccer development programs for young players of all levels, needs, and aspirations$17,500
Uc Santa Barbara Foundation Santa Barbara, CAThe board is dedicated to the advancement of uc santa barbara by providing its constituencies with a better understanding of ucsb's teaching, research and public service mission and accomplishments.$15,000
Mission Plasticos Orange, CABy performing surgery free of charge for underserved individuals, with traumatic injuries, disfigurement as a result of cancer and congenital deformities, volunteer medical teams alleviate suffering, both physical and emotional.$5,000
Alzheimer's Association Chicago, ILThe alzheimer's association leads the way to end alzheimer's and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.$2,500
League to Save Lake Tahoe South Lake Tahoe, CAThe league to save lake tahoe protects and restores the environmental health, sustainability and scenic beauty of the lake tahoe basin. We focus on water quality and its clarity for the preservation of a pristine lake for future generations.$2,500
National Ms Society Los Angeles, CAThe society's mission is: we will cure ms while empowering people affected by ms to live their best lives.$2,500
JF Shea Therapeutic Riding Center San Juan Capistrano, CAThe j.f. Shea therapeutic riding center in Orange county, ca, has empowered individuals through the transformative power of equine-assisted services, fostering strength, confidence, and connection.$2,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K$400K2024
Metric2024
Total Assets$2,697,062
Revenue$326,673
Expenses$137,471
Qualifying Distributions$124,841
Net Investment Income$114,043
Distributable Amount$131,245

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Tidemark Foundation is led by Charles Dragna, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Charles Dragna

    President

    New on the 2024 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Nicholas Joutz

    Chairman of Board

    New on the 2024 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Jarna Shroff

    Secretary & Treasurer

    New on the 2024 filing

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Tidemark Foundation

How much does Tidemark Foundation give each year?

Tidemark Foundation gave $48K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is Tidemark Foundation's typical grant size?

Tidemark Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,786, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Tidemark Foundation give grants?

Tidemark Foundation gives mostly in California: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (5%).

Does Tidemark Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Tidemark Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are Tidemark Foundation's largest grantees?

Tidemark Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Irvine Soccer Club ($17,500), Uc Santa Barbara Foundation ($15,000) and Mission Plasticos ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Tidemark Foundation?

Tidemark Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $125K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $131K (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 is Tidemark Foundation's EIN?

Tidemark Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1296709. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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