Tides Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, California, established in 1995. The organization operates as a fiscal sponsorship and capacity-building entity that accelerates social change by providing infrastructure services and support to mission-driven leaders and projects. Tides Center employs 912 staff members and serves as part of the broader Tides Network, which includes Tides Foundation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$297.4M
-8.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$55.3M
-40.5% YoY
Grant Count
461
+23.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$120K
-51.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Tides believes that a just and equitable future can exist only when communities historically denied power have the social, political, and economic power they need to create it. The organization works in deep partnership with doers and donors to center the leadership of changemakers from these communities, connecting them to services, capacity building, and resources to amplify their impact.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Equity and opportunity, including economic opportunity, human rights policies, reproductive justice, and civic engagement
- Environment, including environmental sustainability and sustainable agriculture practices
- Education
- Philanthropy and grantmaking
- Human services
The organization's work addresses issues such as homelessness, economic empowerment of women and girls, access to quality health care, criminal justice reform, climate justice, reproductive freedom, racial justice, and voting rights.
Grantmaking
Tides Center provides grants through its fiscal sponsorship model and grantmaking activities. Based on recent financial data, the organization distributed approximately $50.96 million in grants in 2024. Grant awards typically range from $5,350 to $53,211,202, reflecting the diversity of projects supported.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Tides Center's grantmaking focuses primarily on California, New York, and Puerto Rico, though the organization also operates at national and international levels. The organization serves global communities and works on issues at local, national, and international scales.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $297,404,410
- Total Revenue: $265,402,095
- Total Expenses: $285,127,373
- Total Giving: $50,959,720
Organization Rating: Tides Center holds a Four-Star rating with a 93% score, based on Accountability & Finance metrics.
Tax-Exempt Status: Tax-exempt since January 1995 (EIN: 94-3213100)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $297,404,410 | $323,415,754 | $431,562,198 |
| Revenue | $265,402,095 | $233,730,257 | $281,474,772 |
| Expenses | $285,127,373 | $307,289,944 | $415,897,054 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,743,741 | $6,588,571 | $3,382,268 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Anthropocene Alliance ($300,000), Asian Law Caucus ($150,000), Appalachian State University ($102,857).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 9 TO 5 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WORKING WOMEN MILWAKEE, WI | QUALITY EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| A BETTER BALANCE NEW YORK, NY | QUALITY EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| A BETTER WAY FOUNDATION ABWF INC HARTFORD, CT | SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT | $25,000 |
| A GALVANIZED INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO LEADING EXCELLENCE PLANNING SOLUTIONS BATON ROUGE, LA | EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $10,000 |
| ADAMS ARAP 28J AURORA AU AURORA, CO | QUALITY EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| AGITARTE CAMBRIDGE, MA | EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $14,000 |
| AL SUMOUD CENTER DEARBORN, MI | HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $10,000 |
| ALAMEDA HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION OAKLAND, CA | EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $35,000 |
| ALIANZA AMERICAS CHICAGO, IL | SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT | $100,000 |
| ALIANZA NACIONAL DE CAMPESINAS INC OXNARD, CA | SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT | $82,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Chief Executive Officer: Janiece Evans-Page (as of the 2023-2024 reporting period)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REGINA JACKSON | DIRECTOR AND CHAIR THRU 11/24 | 2 | — |
| TRISTA HARRIS | DIRECTOR AND CHAIR AS OF 11/24 | 2 | — |
| ANTOINETTE KLATZKY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHERYL D ALSTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DYLAN ORR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| EDWARD G LLOYD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JEFFERY WALLACE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARC DIAZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SHELBY CHESTNUT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TIM WANG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JANIECE EVANS-PAGE | CEO | 10 | — |
| SUNEELA JAIN | SEC/CHIEF LEGAL & COMP OFFICER | 4 | — |
| JAMES LUM | TREASURER AND CFO THRU 9/24 | 15 | — |
| KAREN CALDWELL | TREASURER AND CFO AS OF 11/24 | 15 | — |
| THRESA NELSON | INT CFO&TREASURER 10/24 THRU 11/24 | 15 | — |
| NIKOLE CONSTAS | INTERIM COO | — | $475,243 |
| MARK SMOLINSKI | DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL HEALTH THREATS | 40 | $412,594 |
| TALIA MILGROM-ELCOTT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $366,438 |
| AMY LESNICK | CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND PRESIDENT | 40 | $340,382 |
| MIRIAM KRINSKY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $353,890 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2024 Voter Engagement Initiative:** Tides committed $200 million to bolster voter engagement and mobilization efforts in 2024.
Tides Commits $200 Million to Bolster Voter Engagement and Mobilization Efforts**Early Childhood Practitioners Program:** Tides Foundation awarded nearly $2 million to shift power to early childhood practitioners in California.
147043 - Tides Center - Ford Foundation**Nonprofit Sector Expansion:** Tides Center was awarded $4.5 million to expand nonprofit sector capabilities.
147043 - Tides Center - Ford FoundationContact Information
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Tides Center fund?
**Mission:** Tides believes that a just and equitable future can exist only when communities historically denied power have the social, political, and economic power they need to create it. The organization works in deep partnership with doers and donors to center the leadership of changemakers from these communities, connecting them to services, capacity building, and resources to amplify their impact. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Equity and opportunity, including economic opportunity, human rig…
How do I apply for a grant from Tides Center?
Tides Center provides grants through its fiscal sponsorship model and grantmaking activities. Based on recent financial data, the organization distributed approximately $50.96 million in grants in 2024. Grant awards typically range from $5,350 to $53,211,202, reflecting the diversity of projects supported. The organization offers fiscal sponsorship options to help social change leaders fuel their mission-driven work, with partners able to select from various options to support their fundraising…
Where does Tides Center make grants?
Tides Center's grantmaking focuses primarily on California, New York, and Puerto Rico, though the organization also operates at national and international levels. The organization serves global communities and works on issues at local, national, and international scales.
What size grants does Tides Center award?
In 2024, Tides Center awarded 461 grants totaling $55.3M — an average of about $120K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Tides Center's EIN?
Tides Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3213100. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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