Tighe Foundation
Tighe Foundation is a private foundation based in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. Its 2020 filing records 44 grants totaling $182,353, including support for scholarships, education services, medical research, and charitable organizations’ exempt purposes. The most recent filing on record is for 2020, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Tighe Foundation at a glance
In short: Tighe Foundation gave $182K across 44 grants in 2020 (avg $4K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $182,353
- Grants made (2020)
- 44
- Average grant
- $4,144
- Median grant
- $409
- Total assets
- $984,014
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (95% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Tighe Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This describes its stated policy, not a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1139 Club House Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035
Phone: (610) 668-8469
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tighe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Vanguard Charitable Trust ($85K). Together the top 10 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 44 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, Pennsylvania recipients received 95% of grant dollars and Maryland recipients received 4%. The filing also lists shares for Missouri, New Jersey, and Arkansas, each rounded to 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 44 grants totaling $182K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Trust Malvern, PA | In support of their tax exempt purposes | $85,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | In support of student scholarships | $28,000 |
| Scranton Area Foundation Scranton, PA | In support of their tax exempt purposes | $10,000 |
| St Joseph's House East Fallowfield, PA | Support education services | $6,000 |
| Fred's Footsteps Gladwyne, PA | in support of their exempt purposes | $5,500 |
| ASHP Foundation Bethesda, MD | In support of safe medication use | $5,000 |
| Brighter Horizon Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Support Education | $5,000 |
| TJUH Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Support medical research | $5,000 |
| United Way Lackawanna Scranton, PA | In support of their tax exempt purposes | $5,000 |
| University of Scranton Scranton, PA | In support of Myers Fellowship | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $984,014 | $87,352 | $186,389 | $182,353 | 44 | $83,316 | $58,563 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tighe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grant purposes included student scholarships, education services, safe medication use, and medical research, as well as general support for recipients’ tax-exempt purposes.
Among its grantees, the University of Pittsburgh describes itself as a public research university serving its region and the nation through education and research. Brighter Horizon Foundation says it helps first-generation, college-bound students complete a four-year college education, using academic and financial need criteria. St. Joseph’s House says its programs include Catholic education, assistance to families, widows and orphans, and Catholic evangelization.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $182,353. Grant amounts ranged from $35 to $85,000, with a median of $409.
Largest grants included $85,000 to Vanguard Charitable Trust for its tax-exempt purposes; $28,000 to the University of Pittsburgh for student scholarships; $10,000 to Scranton Area Foundation for its tax-exempt purposes; $6,000 to St. Joseph’s House for education services; and $5,500 to Fred’s Footsteps for its exempt purposes. Other grants of $5,000 each went to ASHP Foundation for safe medication use, Brighter Horizon Foundation for education, TJUH Foundation for medical research, United Way Lackawanna for its tax-exempt purposes, and the University of Scranton for the Myers Fellowship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists John T. Tighe III as Chairperson and Treasurer, Mary Grace Tighe as President, John T. Tighe IV as Secretary, and Margaret Tighe as a Board Member.
Tighe Foundation is led by Mary Grace Tighe, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Mary Grace Tighe
President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John T Tighe III
Chairperson & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John T Tighe IV
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Tighe
Board Member
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Tighe Foundation
How much does Tighe Foundation give each year?
Tighe Foundation gave $182K across 44 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Tighe Foundation's typical grant size?
Tighe Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $409, and its average grant was $4,144, across 44 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tighe Foundation give grants?
Tighe Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (14 grants), Scranton, PA (4 grants), Narberth, PA (4 grants) and Avalon, NJ (3 grants).
Who are Tighe Foundation's largest grantees?
Tighe Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Vanguard Charitable Trust ($85,000), University of Pittsburgh ($28,000) and Scranton Area Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is Tighe Foundation?
Tighe Foundation reported $984K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $87K.
What does Tighe Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grant purposes included student scholarships, education services, safe medication use, and medical research, as well as general support for recipients’ tax-exempt purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tighe Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
How much is Tighe Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Tighe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $59K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Tighe Foundation's EIN?
Tighe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3899917. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Tighe 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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