Tigris Foundation
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.
Tigris Foundation at a glance
In short: Tigris Foundation gave $54K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- 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)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Tigris 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 741 Johns Lane, Ambler, PA 19002
Phone: (215) 803-8652
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tigris Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
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
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Eastwick Empowerment Inc Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Fund | $20,000 |
| Cosmic Writers Corp Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Fund | $14,000 |
| Reliance Resource Center Chicago, IL | General Operating Fund | $5,100 |
| Alaine Locke School (Phila School Dist) Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Fund | $4,970 |
| Wissahickon Valley Boys & Girls Club Lansdale, PA | General Operating Fund | $4,000 |
| Drag Queen Story Hour Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Fund | $3,250 |
| Wissahickon Valley Boys & Girls Club Lansdale, PA | General Operating Fund | $900 |
| Wissahickon Valley Boys & Girls Club Lansdale, PA | General Operating Fund | $500 |
| Upper Dublin School Dist Maple Glenn, PA | Equity Committee | $500 |
| Transparent Support Group West Chester, PA | General Operating Fund | $300 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $101,202 | $181,748 | $80,546 | $54,045 | 12 | $54,045 | $172 | $5,269 |
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.
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.
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.
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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Tigris Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tigris-foundation-morg_8d2b93f5408d462b8632bfc8411bca5b
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