Tigris Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Ambler, PA EIN: 33-2118116

Tigris Foundation is a private foundation based in Ambler, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $54,045, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Pennsylvania.

Key facts about Tigris Foundation

In short: Tigris Foundation gave $54K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
33-2118116
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$54,045
Grants made (2025)
12
Average grant
$4,504
Median grant
$2,075
Total assets
$101,202
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$101K

Annual Giving

$54K

Grant Count

12

Avg Grant Size

$5K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tigris Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Tigris Foundation gives

  • In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

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

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including Cosmic Writers Corp, which says it uses creative writing education to strengthen K–12 students’ literacy, communication skills, and self-confidence through workshops with schools, libraries, and community organizations. The grants also included general operating support and a contribution designated for an equity committee.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $54,045. Grants ranged from $250 to $20,000, with a median of $2,075. Notable awards included $20,000 to Elmwood Eastwick Empowerment Inc, $14,000 to Cosmic Writers Corp, $5,100 to Reliance Resource Center, and $4,970 to Alaine Locke School.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 9% to recipients in Illinois. A grant of $250 went to a recipient in Delaware.

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.

Cities

LansdalePhiladelphiaChicagoMaple GlennWest ChesterWilmington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K0 grants2024 12 grants2025

In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $54K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2025

Elmwood Eastwick Empowerment Inc: $20KElmwood Eastwick EmpowermentInc$20KCosmic Writers Corp: $14KCosmic Writers Corp$14KWissahickon Valley Boys & Girls Club: $6K across 4 grantsWissahickon Valley Boys &Girls Club$6K · 4 grantsReliance Resource Center: $5KReliance Resource Center$5KAlaine Locke School (Phila School Dist): $5KAlaine Locke School (PhilaSchool Dist)$5KDrag Queen Story Hour: $3KDrag Queen Story Hour$3KUpper Dublin School Dist: $500Upper Dublin School Dist$500Transparent Support Group: $300Transparent Support Group$300Mitzvah Circle Foundation: $250Mitzvah Circle Foundation$250

The largest 2025 recipient was Elmwood Eastwick Empowerment Inc ($20K). Together the top 9 received $54K.

Grant Size Distribution

12 grants across all recorded years

12<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Elmwood Eastwick Empowerment Inc Philadelphia, PAGeneral Operating Fund$20,000
Cosmic Writers Corp Philadelphia, PAGeneral Operating Fund$14,000
Reliance Resource Center Chicago, ILGeneral Operating Fund$5,100
Alaine Locke School (Phila School Dist) Philadelphia, PAGeneral Operating Fund$4,970
Wissahickon Valley Boys & Girls Club Lansdale, PAGeneral Operating Fund$4,000
Drag Queen Story Hour Philadelphia, PAGeneral Operating Fund$3,250
Wissahickon Valley Boys & Girls Club Lansdale, PAGeneral Operating Fund$900
Wissahickon Valley Boys & Girls Club Lansdale, PAGeneral Operating Fund$500
Upper Dublin School Dist Maple Glenn, PAEquity Committee$500
Transparent Support Group West Chester, PAGeneral Operating Fund$300

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $101,202 $181,748 $80,546 $54,045
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2024 2025
Metric20252024
Total Assets$101,202—
Revenue$181,748—
Expenses$80,546—
Qualifying Distributions$54,045—
Net Investment Income$172—
Distributable Amount$5,269—

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 August 27, 2025)
  2. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Stefani Arzonetti Hite as president.

Tigris Foundation is led by Stefani Arzonetti Hite, President on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Stefani Arzonetti Hite

    President

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 741 Johns Lane, Ambler, PA 19002
Phone: (215) 803-8652

Frequently asked questions about Tigris Foundation

How much does Tigris Foundation give each year?

Tigris Foundation gave $54K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is Tigris Foundation's typical grant size?

Tigris Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,075, and its average grant was $4,504, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Tigris Foundation give grants?

Tigris Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (4 grants) and Lansdale, PA (4 grants).

Does Tigris Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 83% of Tigris Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Tigris Foundation's largest grantees?

Tigris Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Elmwood Eastwick Empowerment Inc ($20,000), Cosmic Writers Corp ($14,000) and Wissahickon Valley Boys & Girls Club ($5,675 across 4 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Tigris Foundation?

Tigris Foundation reported $101K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Tigris Foundation fund?

The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Tigris 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 ↑

What is Tigris Foundation's EIN?

Tigris Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-2118116. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.

Does Tigris Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

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

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