Tinyblue Foundation
Tinyblue Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenbank, Washington. Established in Washington State in 2000 by David and Cynthia Trowbridge, it supports the Tinyblue Center, including a hospice care center for people of any faith who are committed to spiritual practice during their final days, and makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations.
Tinyblue Foundation at a glance
In short: Tinyblue Foundation gave $10K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $510.7), top state Washington. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,214
- -47.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $511
- -34.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $346
- Total assets
- $496,390
- +0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (6 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tinyblue 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: 3537 Gylany Way, Greenbank, WA 98253
Phone: (360) 222-3379
Website: HTTP://WWW.TINYBLUE.ORG/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tinyblue Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Island Senior Resources ($1K). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 88 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Washington (44%), Washington, D.C. (28%), Massachusetts (13%), New York (6%), and California (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tinyblue Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 20 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $369; repeat grants $571. How we count
Medians: $398 first-time, $346 repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $19K (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Misc Charitable Organizations (Donations 250 or Under) Various, WA | General Fund Contributions | $2,272 |
| Island Senior Resources Langley, WA | General Fund Contributions | $1,030 |
| Brennan Center for Justice New York, NY | General Fund Contributions | $650 |
| Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | General Fund Contributions | $600 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists Cambridge, MA | General Fund Contributions | $519 |
| Ploughshares Boston, MA | General Fund Contributions | $500 |
| USA for Unhcr Washington, DC | General Fund Contributions | $500 |
| Amnesty International Washington, DC | General Fund Contributions | $500 |
| League of Women Voters Seattle, WA | General Fund Contributions | $475 |
| Climate Reality Project Washington, DC | General Fund Contributions | $371 |
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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 | $496,390 | $42,564 | $18,799 | $10,214 | 20 | $13,889 | — | $211 |
| 2023 | $492,625 | $40,000 | $28,818 | $19,366 | 25 | $23,908 | — | $243 |
| 2022 | $501,443 | $44,165 | $36,248 | $11,667 | 17 | $31,338 | $1 | $867 |
| 2021 | $513,526 | $44,370 | $19,497 | $9,953 | 16 | $13,329 | — | $230 |
| 2020 | $508,653 | $29,001 | $16,700 | $9,241 | 10 | — | $1 | $214 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tinyblue Foundation reported a distributable amount of $211 for 2024 — 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 foundation’s website describes Enso House as a home for people needing special care and support during their final days, with a mission to provide physical and emotional support to people of all faiths facing terminal illness. The 2024 filing describes the Tinyblue Guesthouse as a care center for hospice patients and says it serves individuals of any faith who are committed to spiritual practice during their final days.
The foundation’s 2024 grants included organizations whose stated missions address climate advocacy and education. 350.org says it works with people around the world on climate campaigns, organizing, and public engagement. Citizens’ Climate Education Corp says it educates, trains, and organizes people across the U.S. to build political will for climate solutions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $10,214. Grants ranged from $144 to $2,272, with a median of $346. Notable grants included $1,030 to Island Senior Resources, $650 to Brennan Center for Justice, $600 to Planned Parenthood, $519 to Union of Concerned Scientists, and $500 each to Ploughshares, USA for UNHCR, and Amnesty International. The largest listed grant was $2,272 to miscellaneous charitable organizations for donations of $250 or less.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Trowbridge as founder. The foundation’s website lists David Trowbridge as president and secretary, Cynthia Trowbridge as vice-president and treasurer, and Julian Trowbridge, Amy Trowbridge, Allison Trowbridge, David Beller, Sarah Trowbridge, and Charlie Kelson as board members.
Tinyblue Foundation's only listed officer is David Trowbridge, Founder on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Trowbridge
Founder
On filings since 2020
20 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 Tinyblue Foundation
How much does Tinyblue Foundation give each year?
Tinyblue Foundation gave $10K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $19K across 25 grants.
What is Tinyblue Foundation's typical grant size?
Tinyblue Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $346, and its average grant was $511, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tinyblue Foundation that year got $369 on average.
Where does Tinyblue Foundation give grants?
Tinyblue Foundation's top state is Washington, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (28%) and Massachusetts (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants), Langley, WA (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Tinyblue Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tinyblue Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tinyblue Foundation's largest grantees?
Tinyblue Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Island Senior Resources ($1,030), Brennan Center for Justice ($650) and Planned Parenthood ($600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tinyblue Foundation?
Tinyblue Foundation reported $496K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $211 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tinyblue Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes Enso House as a home for people needing special care and support during their final days, with a mission to provide physical and emotional support to people of all faiths facing terminal illness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tinyblue 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 Tinyblue Foundation's EIN?
Tinyblue Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2089215. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Tinyblue 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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