- Tides Foundation Board of Directors, circa 1983.
30 Years of Tides
Since 1976, Tides Foundation has worked with donors committed to positive social change.
We put resources and people together—strengthening community-based nonprofit organizations and the progressive movement through innovative grantmaking.
We define "progressive" as creating a positive impact on people's lives in ways that honor and promote human rights, justice, and a healthy, sustainable environment.
Why "Tides?"
The "Tides" name comes from a Bay Area independent bookstore that once served as a meeting place for readers, writers, and activists. While honoring the progressive community that founded the Tides family, the name also suggests the remarkable power derived from people and ideas coming together at the right time, in the right place.
Tides has awarded grants in the following issue areas:
- Civic Participation
- Civil Rights and Liberties / Public Interest Law
- Community / Economic Development
- Economic and Racial Justice
- Education
- Environment (Conservation / Environmental Justice)
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues
- Health Services/Health Reform
- HIV/AIDS
- Homelessness / Housing and Shelter
- Human Rights / International Relief / Peace Advocacy
- Native Communities
- Progressive and Community Based Arts and Media
- Spirituality
- Sustainable Food and Agriculture
- Violence Prevention
- Women's Empowerment / Reproductive Health
- Youth Development and Organizing
