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EIN 52-1843141

Tis Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
City
Washington
State
District of Columbia
Year formed
1994
Most recent tax filings
2021-12-01
NTEE code, primary
R00: Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy: General
Description
The Tis Foundation revitalizes high-poverty communities through support services, educational programs, workforce development, and entrepreneurship opportunities for families in need.
Also known as...
Tis African Children Fund; Tis To Inspire Strong African Children Fund
Total revenues
$1,675,203
2021
Total expenses
$1,437,023
2021
Total assets
$327,255
2021
Num. employees
5
2021

Program areas at Tis Foundation

To revitalize high-poverty communities through the delivery of essential support services, innovative educational and workforce development programs, and creative entrepreneurship opportunities to high-need families.

Who funds Tis Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
World Education ServicesAfghan Gos Grant$50,000
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$5,341
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$40

Personnel at Tis Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
George E. HolmesVice President of Global Initiatives
Dr. Ogechukwu Ogay IronoExecutive Director$0
Dr. William HornDirector of Institutional Advancement
Carolyn AmacherProgram Development Manager
Emeka NwosuBoard Chairman$0

Financials for Tis Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2021
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Program services$1,675,203
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,675,203

Form 990s for Tis Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-122022-06-17990View PDF
2020-122021-08-09990View PDF
2019-122020-10-15990View PDF
2018-122019-09-14990View PDF
2017-122018-06-14990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,341 from American Online Giving Foundation
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from World Education Services
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 1, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 29, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1508 E Capital St Ne
Washington, DC 20003
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
tisfoundation.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
52-1843141
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1994
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R00: Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy: General
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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