TIH Foundation
TIH Foundation is a private foundation, based in Eden Prairie, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $328K. Net investment income was $180K.
TIH Foundation at a glance
In short: TIH Foundation gave $328K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $327,827
- +348.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,978
- +180.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,300
- Primary geography
- Colorado (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who TIH Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Horizons Foundation Inc ($256K). Together the top 8 received $328K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 32 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How TIH Foundation gives
- Giving grew 358% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2020) to $328K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $328K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Horizons Foundation Inc Colorado Springs, CO | General | $255,977 |
| Commission to Every Nation Kerrville, TX | General | $17,800 |
| University of Northwestern St Paul Roseville, MN | General | $15,450 |
| The Navigators Colorado Springs, CO | General | $12,600 |
| Hope Academy Minneapolis, MN | General | $10,000 |
| Child Hope International San Jose, CA | General | $8,000 |
| City Joy Minneapolis, MN | General | $5,000 |
| The Shack Sackler Foundation New York City, NY | General | $3,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $179,800 | $335,641 | $327,827 | 8 | $331,948 | $179,625 | $11,649 |
| 2023 | $162,527 | $85,554 | $75,666 | $73,164 | 5 | $74,787 | $67,502 | $13,991 |
| 2022 | $152,639 | $50,148 | $87,699 | $85,550 | 6 | $87,239 | $49,688 | $15,980 |
| 2021 | $190,190 | $21,166 | $73,657 | $71,500 | 7 | $72,975 | $20,484 | $21,364 |
| 2020 | $242,681 | $52,009 | $55,558 | $53,600 | 6 | — | $45,097 | $19,417 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TIH Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
TIH Foundation is led by Ronald Finelli, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald Finelli
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Barnett
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee Schmitz
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Schmitz
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheryl Finelli
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 TIH Foundation
How much does TIH Foundation give each year?
TIH Foundation gave $328K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $73K across 5 grants.
What is TIH Foundation's typical grant size?
TIH Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,300, and its average grant was $40,978, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does TIH Foundation give grants?
TIH Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (9%) and Texas (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does TIH Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of TIH Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are TIH Foundation's largest grantees?
TIH Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include New Horizons Foundation Inc ($255,977), Commission to Every Nation ($17,800) and University of Northwestern St Paul ($15,450), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How much is TIH Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, TIH Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is TIH Foundation's EIN?
TIH Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6038711. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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