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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 01-0553351

Dancing Tides Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Garden City, NY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 100 grants and $4.5 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $4,455,000

    Grants listed
    100
    Assets, end of year
    $20,266,982

  • Tax year 2023

    $4,342,533

    Grants listed
    80
    Assets, end of year
    $17,597,101

  • Tax year 2022

    $3,899,510

    Grants listed
    92
    Assets, end of year
    $17,753,101

  • Tax year 2021

    $2,714,194

    Grants listed
    83
    Assets, end of year
    $17,512,987

  • Tax year 2020

    $3,272,580

    Grants listed
    78
    Assets, end of year
    $16,933,107

  • Tax year 2019

    $2,543,740

    Grants listed
    76
    Assets, end of year
    $18,680,570

  • Tax year 2018

    $2,690,000

    Grants listed
    71
    Assets, end of year
    $18,074,722

Grants paid in 2024

100 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000,000
  2. Robin HoodNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $750,000
  3. Crane Country Day SchoolSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $400,000
  4. The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    Charitable contribution

    $250,000
  5. Cate SchoolCarpinteria, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $200,000
  6. Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $200,000
  7. Charity WaterFranklin, TN

    Charitable contribution

    $100,000
  8. New Classrooms InnovationNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $100,000
  9. Americana Music Assoc FoundationNashville, TN

    Charitable contribution

    $60,000
  10. Story TellerSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $60,000
  11. Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $50,000
  12. God's Love We DeliverNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $50,000
  13. Jocotoco Conservation OrgChicago, IL

    Charitable contribution

    $50,000
  14. Math for AmericaNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $50,000
  15. Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $50,000
  16. Parkinsons Wellness Initiative FoundationNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $50,000
  17. Math for AmericaNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $40,000
  18. Foodbank of Santa Barbara CountyGoleta, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $30,000
  19. Aspetuck Land TrustWestport, CT

    Charitable contribution

    $25,000
  20. Crane Country Day SchoolSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $25,000
  21. Environmental Defense CenterSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $25,000
  22. Innovations for Poverty ActionNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $25,000
  23. Malama Kua AinaHanalei, HI

    Charitable contribution

    $25,000
  24. Math for AmericaNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $25,000
  25. Mercy CorpsPortland, OR

    Charitable contribution

    $25,000
  26. Santa Barbara Bucket BrigadeSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $25,000
  27. The Land Trust for Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $25,000
  28. University of California RegentOakland, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $25,000
  29. Waterkeep AllianceIrvington, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $25,000
  30. White Buffalo Land TrustSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $25,000
  31. Cancer Research InstitureNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  32. Cohen Veterans Network IncStamford, CT

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  33. Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  34. Humans Rights WatchNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  35. Math for AmericaNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  36. Math for AmericaNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  37. Mission ScholarsSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  38. Planned ParenthoodSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  39. Santa Barbara Bowl FDNSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  40. Santa Barbara Channel KeeperSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  41. Santa Barbara Cottage ChildrenSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  42. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural HistorySanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  43. Santa Barbara ZooSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  44. The Public Theaternew York Shakespeare FestivalNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  45. ThornEl Segundo, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  46. UCLA Jonsson Comprehesive Cancer FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  47. Urban Arts PartnershipNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  48. Wilderness Youth ProjectSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $20,000
  49. Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT

    Charitable contribution

    $18,000
  50. Pocono Environmental EducationDingmans Fry, PA

    Charitable contribution

    $15,000
  51. ASPCAWashington, DC

    Charitable contribution

    $10,000
  52. Bellforge Arts CenterMedfield, MA

    Charitable contribution

    $10,000
  53. City HarvestBrooklyn, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $10,000
  54. Dream FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $10,000
  55. Environmental Defense CenterSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $10,000
  56. Folk Alliance InternationalKansas City, MO

    Charitable contribution

    $10,000
  57. Heal the OceanSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $10,000
  58. Iam Music IncDurango, CO

    Charitable contribution

    $10,000
  59. Lobero Theatre FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $10,000
  60. Montecito Trail FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $10,000
  61. National Alliance Mental IllnessNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $10,000
  62. Santa Barbara Co Fire DepartmentSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $10,000
  63. Telluride Society for JazzTelluride, CO

    Charitable contribution

    $10,000
  64. Luma Gluild of Seattle Children's HopsitalSeattle, WA

    Charitable contribution

    $7,500
  65. A Leg to Stand onNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  66. Education Through Music IncStockton, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  67. Foundation for Harmony PresentsHawley, PA

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  68. Friends of Princeton Mens UltimatePrinceton, NJ

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  69. Granada TheatreSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  70. Malala FundWashington, DC

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  71. Music HelpsAustin, TX

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  72. Next Stage Arts Project IncorporatedPutney, VT

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  73. Passim School of MusicCambridge, MA

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  74. Princeton University Outdoor ActionPrinceton, NJ

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  75. Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara IncSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  76. Santa Barbara Educational FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  77. Scholarship Foundation of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  78. St JudeMemphis, TN

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  79. Sustainable ConservationSan Francisco, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  80. Tennis Patrons Association of Santa Barbara IncSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  81. The Elephant Sanctuary in TennesseeHohenwald, TN

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  82. The UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  83. University of California RegentOakland, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  84. Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $5,000
  85. Grand Teton National ParkMoose, WY

    Charitable contribution

    $3,000
  86. A Ha FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $2,500
  87. Ganna Walska LotuslandSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $2,500
  88. Music Is Love ExchangeDubberly, LA

    Charitable contribution

    $2,500
  89. Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJ

    Charitable contribution

    $2,500
  90. Sheldrick Wildlife TrustLaguna Hills, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $2,500
  91. Student Conservation AssociationArlington, VA

    Charitable contribution

    $2,500
  92. Surf Happens FoundationCarpinteria, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $2,500
  93. The Mr Holland's Opus FoundationBurbank, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $2,500
  94. The Mr Holland's Opus FoundationBurbank, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $2,500
  95. Young Peoples Chorus of New York City IncNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $2,500
  96. Jazz Choreography Enterprises IncNew York, NY

    Charitable contribution

    $2,000
  97. Community Environmental CouncilSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $1,500
  98. Princeton Prosepect FoundationPrinceton, NJ

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000
  99. Santa Barbara Museum of ArtSanta Barbara, CA

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000
  100. Westport Rotary ClubWestport, CT

    Charitable contribution

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. International aid4 grants $1,095,00040% of the total
  2. Education14 grants $817,50030% of the total
  3. Environment10 grants $376,50014% of the total
  4. Human services4 grants $127,5005% of the total
  5. Food and agriculture3 grants $90,0003% of the total
  6. Arts and culture11 grants $84,5003% of the total
  7. 8 other causes12 grants $146,0005% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York23 grants $2,334,500
  2. California45 grants $1,392,500
  3. Virginia2 grants $252,500
  4. Tennessee4 grants $170,000
  5. Connecticut4 grants $64,000
  6. Illinois1 grant $50,000
  7. Delaware1 grant $25,000
  8. Hawaii1 grant $25,000
  9. Oregon1 grant $25,000
  10. Colorado2 grants $20,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Peter MullerTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Seth StarrTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Nathan E ArnellTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Jillian MullerTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0

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