Tinberg Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 36-3742179

Foundation Overview

Based in Winnetka, IL, Tinberg Foundation has awarded 248 grants totaling $3,778,150 to organizations in Illinois, Michigan and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $323,000, with a median award of $2,500.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$3,778,150
Total Assets
$3,935,703
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
24
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Growth
+300% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 13%

3 of 24 recipients (13%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

77% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (49%), Winnetka (29%), Glencoe (10%).

Funding Trajectory
+125%

Strong 125% growth in annual giving over 5 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects

Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Tinberg Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
African Leadership Foundation $2,500 New York, NY, US Program Support 2024
Alliance For The Great Lakes $500 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2024
Chicago Botanic Gardens $20,000 Glencoe, IL, US Program Support 2024
Chicago Public Media $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2024
Colorado Public Radio $1,000 Centennial, CO, US Program Support 2024
Colorado State University Foundation $100,000 Fort Collins, CO, US Program Support 2024
Court Theatre $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2024
Doctors Without Borders $10,000 New York, NY, US Program Support 2024
Eagle Valley Community Foundation $2,500 Edwards, CO, US Program Support 2024
Erika's Lighthouse $25,000 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2024
Greater Chicago Food Depository $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2024
Indian Hill Club Scholarship Foundation $500 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2024
Ingenuity $45,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2024
North Shore Art League $7,500 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2024
Northwestern University $60,000 Evanston, IL, US Program Support 2024
Steppenwolf Theatre $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2024
The Goodman Theatre $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2024
The Nature Conservancy $1,000 Arlington, VA, US Program Support 2024
The Volunteer Center $500 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2024
Uc Regents $15,000 San Francisco, CA, US Program Support 2024
University Of Chicago $60,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2024
Winnetka Community House $500 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2024
Writer's Theatre $323,000 Glencoe, IL, US Program Support 2024
Wttw $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2024
Alliance For Early Childhood $1,000 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2023
Alliance For The Great Lakes $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
American Friends Services Committee Michigan $500 Ypsilanti, MI, US Program Support 2023
Build Inc $35,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Chicago Public Library $45,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Chicago Public Media $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Colorado Public Radio $2,500 Centennial, CO, US Program Support 2023
Counseling Center Of The North Shore $5,000 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2023
Doctors Without Borders $10,000 New York, NY, US Program Support 2023
Eagle Valley Community Foundation $25,000 Edwards, CO, US Program Support 2023
Erika's Lighthouse $40,000 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2023
Ingenuity $68,250 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
March Fourth $500 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2023
National Park Foundation $1,000 Washington, DC, US Program Support 2023
North Shore Art League $100 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2023
Northwestern University $500 Evanston, IL, US Program Support 2023
Seed Savers Exchange $16,500 Decorah, IA, US Program Support 2023
Steppenwolf Theatre $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
The Village Chicago $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
The Wellness House $500 Hinsdale, IL, US Program Support 2023
The Wetlands Initiative $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Uc Regents $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US Program Support 2023
University Of Chicago $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Winnetka Community House $100 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2023
Winnetka Historical Society $10,000 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2023
Writer's Theatre $35,000 Glencoe, IL, US Program Support 2023
Wttw $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Alliance For Early Childhood $1,000 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2023
Alliance For The Great Lakes $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
American Friends Services Committee Michigan $500 Ypsilanti, MI, US Program Support 2023
Build Inc $35,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Chicago Public Library $45,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Chicago Public Media $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Colorado Public Radio $2,500 Centennial, CO, US Program Support 2023
Counseling Center Of The North Shore $5,000 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2023
Doctors Without Borders $10,000 New York, NY, US Program Support 2023
Eagle Valley Community Foundation $25,000 Edwards, CO, US Program Support 2023
Erika's Lighthouse $40,000 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2023
Ingenuity $68,250 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
March Fourth $500 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2023
National Park Foundation $1,000 Washington, DC, US Program Support 2023
North Shore Art League $100 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2023
Northwestern University $500 Evanston, IL, US Program Support 2023
Seed Savers Exchange $16,500 Decorah, IA, US Program Support 2023
Steppenwolf Theatre $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
The Village Chicago $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
The Wellness House $500 Hinsdale, IL, US Program Support 2023
The Wetlands Initiative $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Uc Regents $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US Program Support 2023
University Of Chicago $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Winnetka Community House $100 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2023
Winnetka Historical Society $10,000 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2023
Writer's Theatre $35,000 Glencoe, IL, US Program Support 2023
Wttw $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Alliance For Early Childhood $100 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2022
Alliance For The Great Lakes $250 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
American Friends Services Committee Michigan $1,000 Ypsilanti, MI, US Program Support 2022
Build Inc $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Chicago Botanic Gardens $20,000 Glencoe, IL, US Program Support 2022
Chicago Public Library $500 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Chicago Public Media $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Colorado Public Radio $1,000 Centennial, CO, US Program Support 2022
Counseling Center Of The North Shore $100 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2022
Doctors Without Borders $15,000 New York, NY, US Program Support 2022
Eagle Valley Community Foundation $1,000 Edwards, CO, US Program Support 2022
Erika's Lighthouse $20,000 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2022
Friends Of The Library $250 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2022
Greater Chicago Food Depository $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Ingenuity $40,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Ncte $500 Urbana, IL, US Program Support 2022
North Shore Art League $500 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2022
Northwestern University $40,000 Evanston, IL, US Program Support 2022
Planned Parenthood $1,000 New York, NY, US Program Support 2022
Seed Savers Exchange $100 Decorah, IA, US Program Support 2022
Steppenwolf Theatre $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
The Nature Conservancy $1,000 Arlington, VA, US Program Support 2022
The Village Chicago $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
The Volunteer Center $100 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2022
The Wellness House $1,000 Hinsdale, IL, US Program Support 2022
The Wetlands Initiative $250 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Uc Regents $30,000 San Francisco, CA, US Program Support 2022
University Of Chicago $60,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Winnetka Community House $500 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2022
Winnetka Historical Society $250 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2022
Writer's Theatre $80,000 Glencoe, IL, US Program Support 2022
Wttw $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Alliance For Early Childhood $100 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2022
Alliance For The Great Lakes $250 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
American Friends Services Committee Michigan $1,000 Ypsilanti, MI, US Program Support 2022
Build Inc $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Chicago Botanic Gardens $20,000 Glencoe, IL, US Program Support 2022
Chicago Public Library $500 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Chicago Public Media $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Colorado Public Radio $1,000 Centennial, CO, US Program Support 2022
Counseling Center Of The North Shore $100 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2022
Doctors Without Borders $15,000 New York, NY, US Program Support 2022
Eagle Valley Community Foundation $1,000 Edwards, CO, US Program Support 2022
Erika's Lighthouse $20,000 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2022
Friends Of The Library $250 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2022
Greater Chicago Food Depository $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Ingenuity $40,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Ncte $500 Urbana, IL, US Program Support 2022
North Shore Art League $500 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2022
Northwestern University $40,000 Evanston, IL, US Program Support 2022
Planned Parenthood $1,000 New York, NY, US Program Support 2022
Seed Savers Exchange $100 Decorah, IA, US Program Support 2022
Steppenwolf Theatre $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
The Nature Conservancy $1,000 Arlington, VA, US Program Support 2022
The Village Chicago $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
The Volunteer Center $100 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2022
The Wellness House $1,000 Hinsdale, IL, US Program Support 2022
The Wetlands Initiative $250 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Uc Regents $30,000 San Francisco, CA, US Program Support 2022
University Of Chicago $60,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Winnetka Community House $500 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2022
Winnetka Historical Society $250 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2022
Writer's Theatre $80,000 Glencoe, IL, US Program Support 2022
Wttw $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Alliance For Early Childhood $100 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2022
Alliance For The Great Lakes $250 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
American Friends Services Committee Michigan $1,000 Ypsilanti, MI, US Program Support 2022
Build Inc $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Chicago Botanic Gardens $20,000 Glencoe, IL, US Program Support 2022
Chicago Public Library $500 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Chicago Public Media $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Colorado Public Radio $1,000 Centennial, CO, US Program Support 2022
Counseling Center Of The North Shore $100 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2022
Doctors Without Borders $15,000 New York, NY, US Program Support 2022
Eagle Valley Community Foundation $1,000 Edwards, CO, US Program Support 2022
Erika's Lighthouse $20,000 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2022
Friends Of The Library $250 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2022
Greater Chicago Food Depository $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Ingenuity $40,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Ncte $500 Urbana, IL, US Program Support 2022
North Shore Art League $500 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2022
Northwestern University $40,000 Evanston, IL, US Program Support 2022
Planned Parenthood $1,000 New York, NY, US Program Support 2022
Seed Savers Exchange $100 Decorah, IA, US Program Support 2022
Steppenwolf Theatre $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
The Nature Conservancy $1,000 Arlington, VA, US Program Support 2022
The Village Chicago $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
The Volunteer Center $100 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2022
The Wellness House $1,000 Hinsdale, IL, US Program Support 2022
The Wetlands Initiative $250 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Uc Regents $30,000 San Francisco, CA, US Program Support 2022
University Of Chicago $60,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Winnetka Community House $500 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2022
Winnetka Historical Society $250 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2022
Writer's Theatre $80,000 Glencoe, IL, US Program Support 2022
Wttw $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Alliance For The Great Lakes $750 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Build Inc $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Center For Illinois Politics $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Chicago Botanic Gardens $20,000 Glencoe, IL, US Program Support 2021
Chicago Public Media $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Colorado Public Radio $1,000 Centennial, CO, US Program Support 2021
Court Theatre $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Eagle Valley Community Foundation $1,000 Edwards, CO, US Program Support 2021
Ellen Barreto Fellowship $100 Los Angeles, CA, US Program Support 2021
Erika's Lighthouse $10,000 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2021
Friends Of The Library $250 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2021
History Center Lake Forest $1,000 Lake Forest, IL, US Program Support 2021
Ingenuity $60,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Learn Charter Schools $2,000 North Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
National Park Foundation $500 Washington, DC, US Program Support 2021
North Shore Art League $1,000 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2021
Northlight Theatre $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Northwestern University $30,000 Evanston, IL, US Program Support 2021
Sae Foundation $250 Warrendale, PA, US Program Support 2021
Steppenwolf Theatre $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
The Goodman Theatre $250 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
The Village Chicago $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
The Volunteer Center $100 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2021
The Wetlands Initiative $500 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
University Of Chicago $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Winnetka Community House $500 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2021
Winnetka Historical Society $250 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2021
Writer's Theatre $40,000 Glencoe, IL, US Program Support 2021
Wttw $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Progam Support 2021
The People's Music School $50,000 Chicag, IL, US Program Support 2020
Court Theatre $8,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
Steppenwolf Theatre $8,000 Chicago, IL, US Public Support 2020
Lurie Children's Foundation $250 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
Chicago Public Media $35,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
University Of Chicago $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
Ingenuity $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
Erika's Lighthouse $10,000 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2020
Northwestern University $25,000 Evanston, IL, US Program Support 2020
Colorado State University $35,000 Fort Collins, CO, US Program Support 2020
Chicago Botanic Garden $20,000 Glencoe, IL, US Program Support 2020
Writers Theatre $132,850 Glencoe, IL, US Program Support 2020
University Of Ca San Francisco $15,000 San Francisco, CA, US Program Support 2020
Northshore Foundation $5,000 Evanston, IL, US Program Support 2020
Greater Chicago Food Depository $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
Valparaiso Creative Council $250 Valparaiso, IN, US Program Support 2020
North Shore Art League $1,000 Winnetka, IL, US Public Support 2020
Wttw $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Public Support 2020
Winnetka Historical Society $250 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2020
The Village Chicago $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
Eagle Valley Community Foundation $3,000 Edwards, CO, US Program Support 2020
Colorado Public Radio $1,000 Centennial, CO, US Public Support 2020
The People's Music School $5,000 Chicag, IL, US Program Support 2019
Downers Grove High School $500 Downers Grove, IL, US Public Support 2019
Court Theatre $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2019
Writers Theatre $30,000 Glencoe, IL, US Public Support 2019
Steppenwolf Theatre $6,000 Chicago, IL, US Public Support 2019
Erika's Lighthouse $4,000 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2019
Writers Theatre $10,000 Glencoe, IL, US Program Support 2019
Lurie Children's Foundation $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2019
Erika's Lighthouse $5,000 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2019
Holy Family Ministreis $5,000 Northfield, IL, US Program Support 2019
Shakespeare Theatre $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2019
Shakespeare Theatre $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2019
The People's Music School $250 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2019
Chicago Public Media $30,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2019
University Of Chicago $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2019
Ingenuity $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2019
Erika's Lighthouse $5,000 Winnetka, IL, US Program Support 2019
Northwestern University $50,000 Evanston, IL, US Program Support 2019
Colorado State University $35,000 Fort Collins, CO, US Program Support 2019
Chicago Botanic Garden $10,000 Glencoe, IL, US Program Support 2019
Chicago Botanic Garden $5,000 Glencoe, IL, US Program Support 2019
Writers Theatre $23,250 Glencoe, IL, US Program Support 2019
University Of Ca San Francisco $15,000 San Francisco, CA, US Program Support 2019

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Tinberg Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 36-3742179
Website N/A
Address 159 SHERIDAN RD Winnetka, IL 60093-1554

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Tinberg Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Richard W Tinberg
Director Elaine Tinberg
Director Christine Tinberg
Director Richard J Tinberg

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.