The Tiny Tiger Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3521718 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$370K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$12.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
91% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $27,500 |
| Boston Arts Academy Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Commonwealth Zoological Corporation | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Adventure Unlimited | Greenwood Village, CO | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association | Chestnut Hill, MA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| New England Aquarium Corporation | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Pine Street Inn Inc | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Vinfen's Gateway Arts | Brookline, MA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| 826 Boston Inc | Roxbury, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boston Ballet Inc | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boston Casa | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boston Partners in Education | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boston Public Library Fund | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Central Square Theater Inc | Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Conservatory Lab Charter School Foundation Inc | Dorchester, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Inc | Newton, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Farm and Wilderness Foundation | Plymouth, VT | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Goddard House - Home for Aged Women | Brookline, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Huntington Theatre Company Inc | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts Project 351 | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| More Than Words Inc | Waltham, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Raw Artworks | Lynn, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The First Church of Christ Scientist | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Principle Foundation | Overland Park, KS | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Literations | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Our Space Inc | Belmont, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Longyear Museum | Chestnut Hill, MA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Cherishability | Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lyric Stage Company of Boston Inc | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Summer Search | Jamaica Plain, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Albert Baker Fund | Folsom, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Institute of Contemporary Art Inc | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Chicago History Museum | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $370,400 | 36 |
| 2024 | $385,400 | 39 |
| 2023 | $340,400 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632259349101403
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3521718
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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