Tides Foundation
- Assets
- $531.4m
- Revenue
- $511.1m
- Investments
- $21.8m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 01/1977
- Data as of
- 12/2019
- EIN
- 51-0198509
Organization Overview
Tides Foundation is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations.
For the year ending 12/2019, Tides Foundation generated $511.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $475.3m during the year ending 12/2019. While expenses have increased by 23.4% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Tides Foundation has awarded 3,614 individual grants totaling $483,835,493. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GRANTMAKING THROUGH FUNDS TO ACCELERATE THE PACE OF SOCIAL CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TIDES FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. THE CORE ACTIVITY IS OPERATING COLLECTIVE ACTION, DONOR ADVISED, AND OTHER GRANT MAKING FUNDS. TIDES FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE DOMESTIC AND QUALIFIED FOREIGN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS FOR PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. TIDES FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT AND CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING, AND BUILDING COMMUNITY AMONG DONORS AND GRANTEES. OUR AREAS OF FOCUS ARE EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT; A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT; HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES; AND QUALITY EDUCATION.
TIDES FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING SUPPORTING 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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sid Espinosa Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kriss Deiglmeier CEO Through 7/2019 | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Tuti B Scott Interim CEO Effective 7/2019 | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Judith Hill Treasurer/cfo | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Amanda Keton Corporate Secretary Through 4/2019 | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Suneela Jain Corporate Secr. Effective 4/2019 | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Policylink Consulting | 12/30/19 | $925,000 |
We Are Project Zero Ltd Consulting | 12/30/19 | $322,000 |
Prevention Institute Consulting | 12/30/19 | $300,000 |
Civitas Public Affairs Group Consulting | 12/30/19 | $126,172 |
Working Narratives Consulting | 12/30/19 | $270,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $3,496,826 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $482,629,136 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $78,177,534 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $486,125,962 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,692,749 |
| Investment income | $7,700,607 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $9,184,363 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $511,078,682 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $325,616,289 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $117,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $131,380,786 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $36,375 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,498 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $45,452 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $303,628 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,344,954 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $108,283 |
| Information technology | $47,310 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $25,128 |
| Travel | $67,883 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,520 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,476 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $7,545 |
| Total functional expenses | $475,324,984 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,344,372 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $75,477,611 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $101,426,543 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $328,208 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $39,823 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $315,624,870 |
| Investments—other securities | $21,780,772 |
| Investments—program-related | $6,291,131 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $8,049,469 |
| Total assets | $531,362,799 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $666,340 |
| Grants payable | $123,174,341 |
| Deferred revenue | $46,850 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,622,953 |
| Total liabilities | $125,510,484 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $405,852,315 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $531,362,799 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Tides Foundation has awarded $274,214,061 in support to 1,458 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $18,355,262 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $7,885,667 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $7,173,130 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $6,950,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $4,962,640 |
Portland, OR PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $4,936,600 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 71 grants that Tides Foundation has recieved totaling $13,556,163.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,032,782 |
David & Janet Kline Family Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE | $2,573,983 |
Sherwood Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: FLORIDA RIGHTS RESTORATION COALITION PROJECT | $2,548,039 |
Sherwood Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: FLORIDA RIGHTS RESTORATION COALITION PROJECT | $2,548,039 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: Unrestricted | $370,897 |
Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: General support | $163,220 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $476,699 |
| Grants | $476,699 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA | $531,362,799 | $511,078,682 |
San Francisco Foundation San Francisco, CA | $1,529,601,920 | $341,484,551 |
Fh Association Phoenix, AZ | $32,360,131 | $118,182,244 |
Tipping Point Community San Francisco, CA | $61,259,027 | $38,090,661 |
Second Harvest Of The Greater Valley Manteca, CA | $6,868,918 | $46,568,235 |
The Clear Fund Oakland, CA | $43,908,385 | $51,079,383 |
The Albertsons Companies Foundation Pleasanton, CA | $41,450,438 | $46,344,229 |
Gary Sinise Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $51,598,916 | $42,908,528 |
Community Initiatives Oakland, CA | $32,963,465 | $33,654,695 |
St Baldricks Foundation Inc Monrovia, CA | $32,038,039 | $26,306,485 |
Gofundme Org Los Altos, CA | $3,296,431 | $30,792,768 |
Fullerton Family Foundation Novato, CA | $0 | $1,583 |