Funding Amount

US $555 - US $100,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • The Tinty Foundation primarily makes grants to charitable organizations that have been recognized

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • The foundation tends to make grants to the following types of organizations and projects:General operating or capacity building for organizations with an annual operating budget
  • less than $1 million.
  • Programs focused on direct services, and/or
  • Organizations or projects for which funding may be difficult to obtain, i.e. smaller

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: The foundation does not have an IRS-approved scholarship program and therefore does not make
  • Not eligible: grants, loans or scholarships to individuals.
  • Not eligible: Other private foundations
  • Not eligible: The foundation also does not make grants to public charities that are 509(a)(3) supporting organizations, unless the organization can demonstrate that it is neither one of the following: A “Type I” or “II” supporting organization with any foundation insiders or “disqualified
  • Not eligible: persons” directly or indirectly controlling either the supporting organization or its supported organization.
  • Not eligible: A “Type III” supporting organization (unless it is “functionally integrated”).

Overview

The Tinty Foundation Grant, established in 2010 by Beatrice A. Tinty and John S. Manning, aims to support youth athletics, public safety, and animal care. The foundation funds organizations recognized under IRS 501(c)(3) and prioritizes grassroots efforts that bridge ethnic and economic gaps. Key focus areas include after-school programs, public safety services, and animal rights initiatives. Limited grants are available for projects that face funding challenges, promoting community betterment.

Tinty Foundation was founded in 2010 by the executors of the Estate of Donald Tinty, Beatrice A.
Tinty & John S. Manning.
Focus
The Tinty Foundation supports programs that work to Support existing organizations and
Of particular interest are efforts that reach across ethnic, racial and economic boundaries. Limited grants may be made to projects and programs of special interest to Tinty members. The foundation supports activities in the following areas and organizations that work in the following areas:

  • After-school programs that enhance academic achievement and provide recreation and

athletic activities.Public safety organizations including fire, police and emergency medical providers.Animal care organizations such as humane societies.Animal rights organizations or movements.

Eligibility

The Tinty Foundation primarily makes grants to charitable organizations that have been recognized
by the IRS as being described in Section 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code. The foundation tends to make grants to the following types of organizations and projects:General operating or capacity building for organizations with an annual operating budget
less than $1 million.Programs focused on direct services, and/or
Organizations or projects for which funding may be difficult to obtain, i.e. smaller
organizations with limited resources for fundraising, new projects, or grassroots programs.Applicants may apply for one-year or multi-year grants for their project. The foundation may consider limited contributions to endowments, and capital campaigns.On occasion, the foundation may make grants to organizations that are not Section 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) public charities, such as businesses or new charitable organizations, but always exclusively for charitable activities and projects.

Ineligibility

The foundation does not have an IRS-approved scholarship program and therefore does not make
grants, loans or scholarships to individuals. The foundation does not make grants to other private foundations. The foundation also does not make grants to public charities that are 509(a)(3) supporting organizations, unless the organization can demonstrate that it is neither one of the following: A “Type I” or “II” supporting organization with any foundation insiders or “disqualified
persons” directly or indirectly controlling either the supporting organization or its supported organization. A “Type III” supporting organization (unless it is “functionally integrated”).

What Tinty Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
15
Total given
$211K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$5,000–$40K
  • By dollars: Connecticut 100%. Top recipient cities: Bridgeport, CT; Bristol, CT; Plainville, CT.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 47% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Boys Girls Club NBTODD Czuprinski · Bristol, CT

    After school rec & education prog

    $40K

  • Plainville Food Pantry Susan Woerz · Plainville, CT

    Food for homeless

    $33K

  • Amanda Shuman-Bisson · New Britain, CT

    Access to arts program

    $25K

  • Meghan Allis · Bridgeport, CT

    Stream learning ctr educational prog

    $20K

  • Roy Bouffard · Thomaston, CT

    Restoration/reno of theatre

    $20K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Youth sports
  • After-school
  • Animal rescue

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