Tinberg Foundation
The Tinberg Foundation is a private foundation established in 1990 and based in Winnetka, Illinois. It operates as a family foundation with limited staffing, relying on volunteer leadership from family members.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$758K
+82.9% YoY
Grant Count
24
-11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
+105.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation funds program support across these areas.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$10,000
Review Cycle
- No stated restrictions on applications
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Colorado, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of FYE December 2024:
- Total assets: $3,039,196
- Total revenues: $1,307,378
- Total expenses: $788,061
- Total giving: $758,000
Revenue Breakdown (2024):
- Grants and contributions: $1,010,771
- Investment income and dividends: $58,935
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $237,672
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Writer's Theatre ($323,000), Colorado State University Foundation ($100,000), Northwestern University ($60,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AFRICAN LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| ALLIANCE FOR THE GREAT LAKES CHICAGO, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $500 |
| CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDENS GLENCOE, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA CHICAGO, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO CENTENNIAL, CO | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION FORT COLLINS, CO | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| COURT THEATRE CHICAGO, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS NEW YORK, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| EAGLE VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION EDWARDS, CO | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| ERIKA'S LIGHTHOUSE WINNETKA, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by family members serving in volunteer capacities:
- Richard W Tinberg, President
- Elaine Tinberg, Director
- Christine Tinberg, Director
- Richard J Tinberg, Director
All serve one hour per week with no compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD W TINBERG | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ELAINE TINBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE TINBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD J TINBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Tinberg Foundation
159 Sheridan Road
Winnetka, IL 60093
Phone: (847) 441-9152
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Tinberg Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation funds program support across these areas.
How do I apply for a grant from Tinberg Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • 24-29 grants awarded annually • Median grant size: $10,000 • Grant range: $500–$323,000 • Recent notable grants include $323,000 to Writers Theatre, $100,000 to Colorado State University Foundation, and $60,000 to Northwestern University **Application Process:** • Applicants should submit a letter describing the proposed use of funds • No stated application deadline • No stated restrictions on applications • The foundation indicates it is possibly open to applications
Where does Tinberg Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Colorado, and New York.
What size grants does Tinberg Foundation award?
In 2024, Tinberg Foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $758K — an average of about $32K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Tinberg Foundation's EIN?
Tinberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3742179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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