Our Mission

Tides Foundation partners with donors to increase and organize resources for positive social change.

We facilitate effective grantmaking programs, create opportunities for learning, and build community among donors and grantees.

Our Method

For over 30 years, Tides Foundation has been leading the way in progressive philanthropy – not just by grantmaking to innovative nonprofits, but by offering a unique host of services to donors committed to fairness, equality, and the sustainability of this world.

As a mission-driven public charity, we bring together people, resources, and vision by providing an innovative and cost-effective framework for your philanthropy. We offer discreet, professional, and personalized philanthropic services and an environment in which you can define and realize your philanthropic vision and values. We also offer the opportunity to join a broad national and international community of social change philanthropists and activists.

Through Tides Donor Advised Funds, Tides Initiatives, funding collaboratives, gatherings and learning opportunities, foundation management services, comprehensive and flexible program services, Tides takes the “heavy lifting” out of philanthropy, allowing you to focus on enacting your vision and values more effectively.

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Mission

Tides Foundation partners with donors to increase and organize resources for positive social change.

Founded

1976 by Drummond Pike

Facts

  • $186 million in assets and $93 million in grants paid for fiscal year 2007.
  • Since 2000, Tides Foundation has granted more than $400 million to tens of thousands of nonprofit organizations across the country and across the globe.

Employees

32 staff, including professional philanthropic advisors, grants managers, and a full financial staff.