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EIN 51-0198509

Tides Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
San Francisco
State
California
Year formed
1976
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T30: Public Foundations
Description
Tides is a public charity and fiscal sponsor working to advance progressive policy in areas such as the environment, health care, labor issues, immigrant rights, gay rights, women's rights and human rights.
Total revenues
$350,128,498
2023
Total expenses
$711,555,651
2023
Total assets
$646,096,687
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Tides Foundation

Tides Foundation makes grants and operates collective action, donor- advised and other grant making funds for charitable and educational purposes that support the Foundation's mission. Grants are made to eligible domestic and qualified foreign charitable organizations for these philanthropic purposes. Tides Foundation also provides philanthropic support and creates opportunities for learning, increases capacity for mission-aligned activities, and builds community among donors and grantees.
Tides Foundation also provides administrative and support services to other nonprofit organizations. Tides Foundation works with these organizations to increase their ability to provide financial and programmatic support in areas consistent with Tides Foundation's mission.

Grants made by Tides Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Tides AdvocacyHealthy Individuals and Communities$29,312,169
The Asia FoundationEquity, Human Rights, and Economic Empowerment$16,500,000
State Democracy ProjectEquity, Human Rights, and Economic Empowerment$10,219,014
...and 961 more grants made totalling $413,439,609

Who funds Tides Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)General Nonprofit Support$19,265,200
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$17,516,554
National Philanthropic TrustPublic, Societal Benefit$13,186,520
...and 450 more grants received totalling $173,856,420

Personnel at Tides Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Janiece Evans-PageChief Executive Officer$0
James ComesChief Financial and Information Officer
James LumTreasurer and Chief Financial Officer$0
Suneela JainChief Legal and Compliance Officer$0
Roslyn Dawson ThompsonBoard Member$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Tides Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$329,874,862
Program services$1,862,413
Investment income and dividends$16,901,935
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,489,288
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$350,128,498

Form 990s for Tides Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-29990View PDF
2022-122024-02-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
...and 13 more Form 990s

Organizations like Tides Foundation

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Tides CenterSan Francisco, CA$233,730,257
The Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew)Washington, DC$415,231,323
Alliance Defending FreedomScottsdale, AZ$101,821,939
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)New York, NY$247,057,586
Greater HorizonsKansas City, MO$890,380,325
HadassahNew York, NY$142,915,579
Anti-Defamation League (ADL)New York, NY$105,430,775
Donors TrustAlexandria, VA$158,252,948
The Heritage FoundationWashington, DC$100,963,350
World Resources Institute (WRI)Washington, DC$357,780,993
Data update history
November 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 26, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 61 new grant, including a grant for $6,800,000 from Bauman Family Foundation
November 25, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 86 new grant, including a grant for $14,229,810 from Tides Center
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
LGBTQImmigration
Characteristics
Political advocacyOperates donor advised fundsProvides grantsLobbyingOperates internationallyNational levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesFiscal sponsorAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1012 Torney Ave
San Francisco, CA 94129
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
San Francisco County, CA
Website URL
tides.org/ 
Phone
(415) 561-6400
Facebook page
TidesCommunity 
Twitter profile
@tidescommunity 
IRS details
EIN
51-0198509
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1976
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T30: Public Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
021291
FTB Entity ID
0770856
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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