Tiger Foundation Grants

Supports earlier-stage organizations addressing unmet needs in new and innovative ways, as well as accelerated growth and replication efforts for strong New York City program models. Tiger Foundation provides one-year grants typically ranging from $50,000 to $300,000, with an average grant size around $200,000; these are typical figures, not hard award bounds. Eligible applicants: Applicants must be exempt from income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.; The fund supports exemplary nonprofit organizations serving low-income communities across New York City's five boroughs.; The fund targets earlier-stage organizations attempting to fill unmet needs in new and innovative ways and organizations pursuing accelerated growth or replication of strong program models.; Applicants are assessed for strong and consistent measurable outcomes over time.; Applicants are assessed for skilled executive, program, and board leadership.; Applicants are assessed for cost-effectiveness.; Applicants are assessed for financial health and skilled fiscal management.; Applicants are assessed for opportunities for broad impact, including replicability, scale, and leverage of public and other private investment.; Applicants are assessed for efforts to engage clients and the local community and to develop and refine models reflective of community needs.; Requests are not considered for individuals.; Requests are not considered for annual or capital campaigns.; Requests are not considered for endowments.; Requests are not considered for benefits.; Requests are not considered for public policy or lobbying efforts.; Requests are not considered for legal assistance.; Requests are not considered for existing obligations.; Requests are not considered for debt liability.; Applicants begin by submitting a Letter of Inquiry; program staff contact applicants directly if the foundation can consider a request more formally.; Renewal requests are considered when continued strong performance and continued financial need have been demonstrated.. Geography served: The five boroughs of New York City. Deadline: Please note there are no deadlines for submitting Letters of Inquiry..

One-year grants support nonprofit organizations and programs serving New York City's five boroughs across Education; Family Support; and Youth, Workforce, and Justice, primarily for proven, high-impact direct human services. Grants typically range from $50,000 to $300,000, with an average around $200,000; these are typical figures, not hard award bounds. Eligible applicants: Applicants must be exempt from income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.; Organizations and programs must serve the five boroughs of New York City within Education; Family Support; or Youth, Workforce, and Justice.; Applicants are assessed for strong and consistent measurable outcomes over time.; Applicants are assessed for skilled executive, program, and board leadership.; Applicants are assessed for cost-effectiveness.; Applicants are assessed for financial health and skilled fiscal management.; Applicants are assessed for opportunities for broad impact, including replicability, scale, and leverage of public and other private investment.; Applicants are assessed for efforts to engage clients and the local community and to develop and refine models reflective of community needs.; Requests are not considered for individuals.; Requests are not considered for annual or capital campaigns.; Requests are not considered for endowments.; Requests are not considered for benefits.; Requests are not considered for public policy or lobbying efforts.; Requests are not considered for legal assistance.; Requests are not considered for existing obligations.; Requests are not considered for debt liability.; Applicants begin by submitting a Letter of Inquiry; program staff contact applicants directly if the foundation can consider a request more formally.; Renewal requests are considered when continued strong performance and continued financial need have been demonstrated.. Geography served: The five boroughs of New York City. From the foundation's site: "Please note there are no deadlines for submitting Letters of Inquiry."