Tigerlion Arts
Tigerlion Arts is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $113K in total assets. In 2025, it made $7K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $1.
Tigerlion Arts at a glance
- Total assets
- $113,172
- +31.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $115,668
- +47.0% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $6,688
- +36.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $88,345
- +51.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Tigerlion Arts funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Support Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Program. | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $113,172 | $115,668 | $88,345 | — | — | $6,688 | $1 |
| 2024 | $85,849 | $78,683 | $58,282 | — | — | $4,890 | $11,674 |
| 2023 | $65,088 | $142,510 | $282,797 | $2,000 | 1 | $34,225 | $10,697 |
| 2022 | $205,375 | $226,527 | $144,311 | — | — | $23,600 | $1 |
| 2021 | $191,893 | $279,904 | $312,689 | — | — | $24,570 | $10,962 |
| 2020 | $234,959 | $149,315 | $102,359 | — | — | — | $19,227 |
| 2018 | $82,848 | $92,479 | $93,555 | — | — | — | $5 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tigerlion Arts is led by Markell Kiefer, President since 2022 (on filings since 2018); 2 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Markell Kiefer
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2018
30 hrs/week
$15K (2018) → $12K (2025)
Dianne Lev
Board Member & Chair
Director → Board Member & Chair, 2022
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyson Lien
Board Member & Secretary
Secretary & Director → Board Member & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2018
30 hrs/week
$22K (2018) → $13K (2025)
Sam Elmore
Adv Board Member
Board Member → Adv Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Forney
Board Member & Treasurer
Board Member → Board Member & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Brooks
Board Member
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tenzin Ngawang
Board Member
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thupten Dadak
Board Member
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $13K, to Tyson Lien (Board Member, Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Tigerlion Arts
How large is Tigerlion Arts?
Tigerlion Arts reported $113K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $116K.
What is Tigerlion Arts?
Tigerlion Arts is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Minneapolis, MN. It holds $113K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Tigerlion Arts operate?
Tigerlion Arts has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Tigerlion Arts's EIN?
Tigerlion Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0530263. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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