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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 51-0175449

The Tinker Foundation Inc

A private foundation in New York, NY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 58 grants and $2.8 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

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
See Wwwtinkerorg
55 East 59th Street Suite 21C
New York, NY 10022
(212) 421-6858
Form and materials
See www.tinker.org
Deadlines
See www.tinker.org
Restrictions
See www.tinker.org

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,781,622

    Grants listed
    58
    Assets, end of year
    $84,627,722

  • Tax year 2023

    $3,136,778

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $80,646,849

  • Tax year 2022

    $3,525,901

    Grants listed
    59
    Assets, end of year
    $76,138,580

  • Tax year 2021

    $4,075,250

    Grants listed
    74
    Assets, end of year
    $93,087,169

  • Tax year 2020

    $3,650,250

    Grants listed
    68
    Assets, end of year
    $88,410,227

  • Tax year 2019

    $3,765,250

    Grants listed
    71
    Assets, end of year
    $85,835,052

  • Tax year 2018

    $3,878,250

    Grants listed
    68
    Assets, end of year
    $79,220,225

Grants paid in 2024

58 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Natura Y Ecosistemas Mexicanos AcMexico City, Mexico

    Navigating implementation challenges in mexico's payments for ecosystem services (pes) programs

    $130,000
  2. Centro de Investigaciones Y Estudios Superiores En Antropologia SocialCiudad de Mexico, Mexico

    A systemic approach to preventing and addressing foundational learning setbacks in mexico and central america

    $120,000
  3. Observatorio Nacional CiudadanoMexico City, Mexico

    Making alternative justice count

    $113,000
  4. Fundacion Crisalida InternacionalSan Salvador, El Salvador

    Building foundations for success: supporting early and remedial education in guatemala and honduras

    $109,000
  5. Grupo de Analisis Para El DesarrolloLima, Peru

    Math learning made fun: increasing problem-solving skills among vulnerable children in peru

    $108,000
  6. Fase Federacao de Orgaos Para Assistencia Social E EducacionalRio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Water for what and for whom? Safeguarding water as a human right and a common resource in brazil

    $100,000
  7. Global Fund for ChildrenWashington, DC

    Educational recovery in central america:supporting the critical role of civil society organizations

    $100,000
  8. Laboratorio de EducacaoSao Paulo, Brazil

    Scaling up an effective methodology for improved middle-grade reading comprehension

    $100,000
  9. Nova EscolaSao Paolo, Brazil

    A.i.-powered activities generator for differentiated learning in brazilian classrooms

    $100,000
  10. Universidad Marcelino ChampagnatLima, Peru

    Peer tutoring for accelerated learning recovery in metropolitan lima

    $100,000
  11. EnsinabrSao Paulo, Brazil

    Leadership development and pedagogical training for incoming teachers in the state of goias

    $90,000
  12. Fundacion AlvaraliceCali, Colombia

    Connecting communities in high-violence areas to justice services

    $90,000
  13. Fundacao Getulio VargasRio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Fisheries agreements as an instrument for effective participatory management of biodiversity resources

    $75,000
  14. Propuesta DaleBuenos Aires, Argentina

    Building a network of teacher educators to promote literacy in argentina

    $75,000
  15. Asociacion Qechi Xchool IximCoban, Guatemala

    Qechi maya bilingual and cultural primary and secondary education

    $72,000
  16. Instituto de Comunicacion Y Desarrollo for Alianza Regional Por La Libre ExMontevideo, Uruguay

    Access to information on justice systems in latin america: transparency, accountability, and openness to citizens

    $72,000
  17. Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI

    Inclusive and sustainable conservation partnerships: improving perus market-based-mechanism strategies with indigenous communities

    $70,000
  18. Asociacion San Sustainable Agriculture NetworkSan Jose, Costa Rica

    Community-based monitoring and assurance system for small-scale coffee producers in planadas, tolima, colombia

    $63,000
  19. Organization for Youth Empowerment - OyeWashington, DC

    Contar jugando: a playful learning methodology to enhance foundational learning in reading and math in honduras

    $62,000
  20. Atentamente Consultores AcMexico City, Mexico

    Social-emotional learning for lower-elementary school students and their educators in the yucatan peninsula

    $60,000
  21. Justicia Juvenil Internacional Mexico AcMexico City, Mexico

    Building a regional toolkit for juvenile justice sector reforms

    $58,000
  22. Fundacion Eugenio MendozaMedellin, Colombia

    Promoting foundational learning among children

    $55,000
  23. Migration Policy Institute for Venezolanos En BarranquillaWashington, DC

    Promoting access to education for migrant and displaced children and youth in colombia

    $55,000
  24. Fundacion Universidad de San AndresVictoria, Argentina

    Supporting the judiciary in the responsible use of generative ai in latin america

    $50,000
  25. TeachunitedFort Collins, CO

    Mentors for change: teacher training and coaching in yucatan

    $50,000
  26. Asistencia Legal Por Los Derechos Humanos AcCiudad de Mexico, Mexico

    Consolidation of the accusatorial justice system in oaxaca, mexico

    $45,000
  27. Fauna and Flora International USA IncWashington, DC

    Blue community transition: leveraging momentum to expand economic and ecological resilience for small-scale fishers in coastal honduras

    $45,000
  28. Committee for ChildrenSeattle, WA

    Social-emotional learning for lower-elementary school students and their educators in the yucatan peninsula

    $40,000
  29. Oficina de Defensora de Los Derechos de la Infancia AcMexico City, Mexico

    Consolidating progress in the implementation of accessible justice for children and adolescents in mexico

    $40,000
  30. Tierraviva A Los Pueblos Indigenas Del ChacoAsuncion, Paraguay

    Strengthening the network of indigenous legal promoters of chaco

    $40,000
  31. Pontificia Universidad Catolica Del PeruLima, Peru

    Generational transfer of knowledge for the development of non-timber forest products in the peruvian amazon

    $36,000
  32. Asociacion Amigos Del AprendizajeRio Oro Santa Ana, Costa Rica

    Addressing the education crisis in costa rica: bolstering children's foundational learning through creative writing

    $35,000
  33. Instituto Para Las Mujeres En La Migracion AcMexico City, Mexico

    Strengthening access to justice for children affected by migration in mexico

    $35,000
  34. Population Council IncNew York, NY

    Resource center for equitable educational recovery in guatemala

    $30,000
  35. Population Council IncNew York, NY

    Voces para la educacion: a social listening initiative for evidence-based advocacy in education

    $29,500
  36. Centro de Investigacion Planeacion Y Evaluacion (cipe Consultores)Tegucigalpa, Honduras

    Resource center for equitable educational recovery in honduras

    $26,000
  37. Latin American Studies Association IncPittsburgh, PA

    Lasa2025 and lasa2026 international congresses

    $25,000
  38. Un MundoMenlo Park, CA

    Promoting literacy in rural northern honduras

    $25,000
  39. Regents of the University of California at BerkeleyBerkeley, CA

    Tinker field research collaborative

    $20,000
  40. University of Florida Board of TrusteesGainesville, FL

    Tinker field research collaborative

    $20,000
  41. University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX

    Tinker field research collaborative

    $20,000
  42. Board of Trustees of the University of IllinoisUrbana, IL

    Tinker field research collaborative

    $17,500
  43. Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Buenos AiresBuenos Aires, Argentina

    Consolidating the argentine national network of law clinics

    $17,000
  44. Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund aka Tulane UniversityNew Orleans, LA

    Tinker field research collaborative

    $15,000
  45. Arizona Board of Regents for the University of ArizonaTucson, AZ

    Tinker field research collaborative

    $15,000
  46. New York UniversityNew York, NY

    Tinker field research collaborative

    $15,000
  47. Regents of the University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI

    Tinker field research collaborative

    $15,000
  48. Seattle International FoundationSeattle, WA

    Support for conference

    $15,000
  49. University of Kansas Center for Research IncLawrence, KS

    Tinker field research collaborative

    $15,000
  50. Instituto de Estudios Comparados En Ciencias PenalesBuenos Aires, Argentina

    Strengthening community lawyering for jury trials

    $14,000
  51. San Diego State University FoundationSan Diego, CA

    Tinker field research collaborative

    $10,000
  52. Solutions Journalism Network IncNew York, NY

    Solutions journalism in latin america

    $10,000
  53. EmpowerNew York, NY

    Support for latin america program

    $8,300
  54. Philanthropy New YorkNew York, NY

    General support

    $7,250
  55. Myriad USANew York, NY

    For advised gift fund: t4 education in support of the world's best school prizes

    $7,000
  56. El Directorio GuatemalaAntigua, Guatemala

    Support for voces initiative

    $4,600
  57. CandidNew York, NY

    General support

    $4,472
  58. Hispanics in Philanthropy (hip)Oakland, CA

    Support for conference

    $3,000

Approved for future payment

22 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Natura Y Ecosistemas Mexicanos AcMexico City, Mexico

    Navigating implementation challenges in mexico's payments for ecosystem services (pes) programs

    $260,000
  2. Observatorio Nacional CiudadanoMexico City, Mexico

    Making alternative justice count

    $182,000
  3. Grupo de Analisis Para El DesarrolloLima, Peru

    Math learning made fun: increasing problem-solving skills among vulnerable children in peru

    $108,000
  4. Universidad Marcelino ChampagnatLima, Peru

    Peer tutoring for accelerated learning recovery in metropolitan lima

    $105,000
  5. Justicia Juvenil Internacional Mexico AcMexico City, Mexico

    Building a regional toolkit for juvenile justice sector reforms

    $103,000
  6. Asociacion Civil Por La Igualdad Y La JusticiaBuenos Aires, Argentina

    Toward a regional agreement for access to justice: promoting civil society participation

    $100,000
  7. Laboratorio de EducacaoSao Paulo, Brazil

    Scaling up an effective methodology for improved middle-grade reading comprehension

    $100,000
  8. Fundacion Crisalida InternacionalSan Salvador, El Salvador

    Building foundations for success: supporting early and remedial education in guatemala and honduras

    $91,000
  9. Instituto de Comunicacion Y Desarrollo for Alianza Regional Por La Libre ExMontevideo, Uruguay

    Access to information on justice systems in latin america: transparency, accountability, and openness to citizens

    $78,000
  10. Propuesta DaleBuenos Aires, Argentina

    Building a network of teacher educators to promote literacy in argentina

    $75,000
  11. Fundacion Eugenio MendozaMedellin, Colombia

    Promoting foundational learning among children

    $70,000
  12. Asociacion Qechi Xchool IximCoban, Guatemala

    Qechi maya bilingual and cultural primary and secondary education

    $69,000
  13. Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI

    Inclusive and sustainable conservation partnerships: improving perus market-based-mechanism strategies with indigenous communities

    $67,000
  14. Instituto Para Las Mujeres En La Migracion AcMexico City, Mexico

    Strengthening access to justice for children affected by migration in mexico

    $40,000
  15. Oficina de Defensora de Los Derechos de la Infancia AcMexico City, Mexico

    Consolidating progress in the implementation of accessible justice for children and adolescents in mexico

    $40,000
  16. Organization for Youth Empowerment - OyeWashington, DC

    Contar jugando: a playful learning methodology to enhance foundational learning in reading and math in honduras

    $38,000
  17. Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Buenos AiresBuenos Aires, Argentina

    Consolidating the argentine national network of law clinics

    $27,000
  18. Nova EscolaSao Paolo, Brazil

    A.i.-powered activities generator for differentiated learning in brazilian classrooms

    $25,000
  19. Un MundoMenlo Park, CA

    Promoting literacy in rural northern honduras

    $25,000
  20. Centro de Investigacion Planeacion Y Evaluacion (cipe Consultores)Tegucigalpa, Honduras

    Resource center for equitable educational recovery in honduras

    $22,000
  21. Latin American Studies Association IncPittsburgh, PA

    Lasa2025 and lasa2026 international congresses

    $20,000
  22. Instituto de Estudios Comparados En Ciencias PenalesBuenos Aires, Argentina

    Strengthening community lawyering for jury trials

    $10,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education6 grants $172,50033% of the total
  2. Arts and culture1 grant $100,00019% of the total
  3. International aid4 grants $91,50017% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $64,47212% of the total
  5. Crime and legal aid1 grant $40,0008% of the total
  6. Social science1 grant $25,0005% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $30,0006% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. District of Columbia4 grants $262,000
  2. New York8 grants $111,522
  3. Michigan2 grants $85,000
  4. California4 grants $58,000
  5. Washington2 grants $55,000
  6. Colorado1 grant $50,000
  7. Pennsylvania1 grant $25,000
  8. Florida1 grant $20,000
  9. Texas1 grant $20,000
  10. Illinois1 grant $17,500

Officers, directors and trustees

12 people as filed

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

  • Dr Shannon O'NeilCHAIRMAN Hours 0.5Pay $4,000
  • Katherine LorenzSECRETARY Hours 0.5Pay $4,000
  • Susan SegalTREASURER Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Bradford SmithDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $4,000
  • Tatiana MartinsDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Isabel AninatDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $4,000
  • Eugene Zapata GarescheDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $4,000
  • Vicente LeonDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $4,000
  • Dr Luis OganesDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Dr Arturo C PorzecanskiDIRECTOR THRU 12/24 Hours 0.5Pay $4,000
  • John McIntireDIRECTOR AS OF 03/24 Hours 0.5Pay $2,000
  • Caroline KronleyPRESIDENT Hours 40Pay $293,815

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